A graduate certificate can be attained by a student from various universities after completing certain coursework denoting he/she has mastered a specific subject area. The course comprises of 9 to 21 credits. The students can transfer the earned credits to more advanced degrees in a related field.
Most of the programs are available online for students and working professionals who need a more flexible schedule. A graduate certificate is usually one year in length and consists of around 3 to 6 courses.
If someone wants to qualify for a graduate certificate, they should be holding a terminal undergraduate degree.
For employment in many careers and professions like Counsellors, Physicians, Librarians, Nurse practitioners, and Professors; graduate degrees are required.
There are various specializations available in graduate certificate course. These are Graduate Certificate in Accounting, Graduate Certificate in Communication, Graduate Certificate in Marketing, and Graduate Certificate in Psychology and so on.
The main benefit of obtaining a graduate certificate is that it may help one to develop new skills and build proficiency in that single professional area.
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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