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·    Definition

·    A “Program option” is also known as a track, pathway, specialization, concentration, or area of emphasis.

·    An area of study that is generally less than one-half of the total credits needed for the upper-division major or graduate program.  An option, track, or pathway can be distinguished from a new degree in that full designation of the degree title—including level, type, and major—does not change when a new option is added.

·    Programs of study that normally require less than one-quarter of the credits required for a degree program at a similar level (with a minimum of 15 credits). 

·    A curriculum established by two participating departments resulting in either two graduate degrees or a graduate and a professional degree. Graduate School policy permits a student to proceed in a coordinated way toward sequential completion of both degrees.

·    Any proposed degree which differs from any other offered by the proposing department or unit on one or more of the three degree title specifications (level, type, or major).  A program leading to a new degree (as defined above), even if constituted entirely of existing courses, requires review and approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB).

·    Enrollment Eligibility

·    Enrollment depends on agreements made between academic units, but usually program options are for students in closely related fields.

·    Graduate, professional, or graduate non-matriculated student status is required for admission to graduate certificate programs.

·    In addition, enrollment depends on how the certificate program is structured, but certificate programs are usually open to students from varying departments, programs, or interest areas.

·    Students are admitted and enrolled in both programs.

·    Students are admitted and enrolled per program guidelines.

·    How Recognition is Given

·    The option, track, or pathway is noted on the official transcript but not on the diploma.

·    Successful completion of the program results in a certificate and notation of the certificate on the official transcript. 

·    Student receives 2 separate degrees, noted on both the transcript and the diploma.

·    Student receives masters or doctorate.

·    Approval Process

·    Preliminary meeting to discuss with Academic Programs staff (Optional).

·    Office of Academic Programs reviews draft and provides suggestions for revisions.

·    Department/Unit submits revised proposal to Academic Programs.

·    Administrative review within the Graduate School.

·    Dean of the Graduate School approves.

·    Preliminary meeting to discuss with Academic Programs staff (Optional).

·    Office of Academic Programs reviews draft and provides suggestions for revisions.

·    Department/Unit submits revised proposal to Academic Programs.

·    Administrative review within the Graduate School.

·    Graduate School Council review.

·    Board of Regents review & approval.

·    Preliminary meeting to discuss with Academic Programs staff (Optional).

·    Office of Academic Programs reviews draft and provides suggestions for revisions.

·    Department/Unit submits revised proposal to Academic Programs.

·    Administrative review within the Graduate School.

·    Dean of the Graduate School approves.

·    Preliminary meeting to discuss with Academic Programs staff (Optional).

·    Office of Academic Programs reviews draft and provides suggestions for revisions.

·    Department/Unit submits revised proposal to Academic Programs.

·    Submission of proposal with approval of the College/Dean.

·    Appoint Review Committee.

·    Written comments from external reviewers are required; a site visit is scheduled if appropriate.

·    Review Committee submits report.

·    Unit response to report.

·    Graduate School Council review.

·    HECB review & approval.

·    Board of Regents review & approval.

·    Subsequent Review

·    Covered in each unit’s program review.

·    Covered in each unit’s program review if possible or reviewed independently.

·    Covered in each unit’s program review.

·    Reviewed in 5 years.

·    Minimum Requirements

·    Must include an area of study that is generally less than one-half of the total credits needed for the upper-division major or graduate program.

·    There must be a clearly defined and published admission process through which participants identify themselves as certificate students before fulfilling the requirements.

·    A minimum of 15 student credit hours, nine of which must be earned in courses numbered 500 and above.

·    In addition, 9 student credit hours must be earned in graded courses.

·    Certificate programs for matriculated graduate students cannot be simply a subset of courses required for their degree.

·    Programs for matriculated students must add significant breadth to degree requirements.

·    The program director and core faculty must be members of the Graduate Faculty, and courses must be taught by instructors holding UW appointments.

·    Successful completion requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for courses required for the Certificate and a grade of 2.7 or above for each course counted toward the Certificate.

·    Requires completion of all requirements for both graduate degrees.

·    Must involve intensive study in the major field, preparation in the use and conduct of research, and/or a field or internship experience; professional programs generally prepare individuals for professional fields (e.g., law, medicine).
 

·    The program director and core faculty must be members of the Graduate Faculty, and courses must be taught by instructors holding UW appointments.

·    Masters Degree Requirements

·    Ph.D. Requirements

·    Examples

·    Nanotechnology

·    Global Trade, Transportation, & Logistics (GTTL)

·    Public Affairs MPA/Forest Resources MS

·    Built Environment Ph.D.