Individuals with academic or professional reasons for pursuing graduate-level study without entering a degree program may register as special students. They can engage in coursework or a combination of coursework and research for academic credit.
The Certificate program (15 credit hours) provides learners with the opportunity to explore and learn a body of knowledge in one of the University’s concentrations. It allows individuals to channel different sources of knowledge and learn in a specific area.
Certificate programs are stand-alone modules but can be used as a foundation for building a Diploma or Bachelor’s program. Academic advising is required.
The Diploma program (30 credit hours) offers learners a chance to gain insight into a specific body of knowledge within one of the University’s concentrations.
The Diploma program helps individuals channel various sources of knowledge and build an in-depth understanding in a certain area.
Diploma programs are stand-alone modules but can serve as a foundation for a Bachelor’s program. Academic advising is required.
The Post Graduate Diploma programs (15 credit hours) aim to help learners excel in a specific subject within a knowledge area. These programs develop mastery and achieve academic excellence in a particular field of study offered by the University.
These programs prepare individuals to meet the highest standards of academic learning and assist in progressing towards a specific professional or career path. Academic advising is required.