高级通信(s) and 研究方法证书
The 研究生院 is pleased to offer an 高级通信(s) and 研究方法证书 and an 跨学科研究硕士/硕士 degree. 两个项目 provide a high degree of flexibility for students to explore their own academic program interests to meet their professional goals.
高级通信(s) and 研究方法证书 (9-12 units):
Some college graduates with a bachelor’s degree wish to continue their education and
attain advanced-level proficiency in skills that are valuable for a wide array of
careers (such as oral communication, writing, leadership, research methods, etc.)
but are not yet willing to commit to enrolling in a full master’s degree program.
The 高级通信(s) and 研究方法证书 program allows postgraduate
students to pursue interests in interdisciplinary study and earn an advanced certificate
by enrolling in graduate or upper-division courses in writing, oral communication
and data analysis across a wide array of academic discipline choices. 发展
of these skills are important in strengthening personal and professional relationships,
enhance teamwork, and assist in job performance and advancement. 此外,这
program provides the student time to carefully consider pursuing either an MA/MS Interdisciplinary
Studies degree or any other 菠菜网lol正规平台 graduate degree program by allowing time to meet
with potential advisors and develop a research project or thesis during their first
academic 学期 and explore various academic avenues through a customized course
的研究. Finally, units earned for the certificate program may be fully applicable
to the degree requirements of the Interdisciplinary Studies master’s or other master’s
program for students who may wish to continue along that path (see figure below).
This certificate may appeal to a range of students including adult learners in the workforce, student athletes with remaining athletic eligibility after completing their undergraduate degree, and recent graduates who want to explore graduate education or expand their skill set before committing to a graduate degree program or entering 劳动力. This certificate can be completed in 一个 学期, and students who wish to continue towards completion of either the Interdisciplinary Studies 菠菜网lol正规平台 master’s degree or other graduate degree should transfer into the program before their second 学期.
To be eligible for the 高级通信(s) and 研究 Certificate, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university and be eligible for admission to an 菠菜网lol正规平台 graduate program (i.e. 至少有2分.5累积绩点 或者是2.5 GPA in the last 60 学期 units attempted). 请注意:1)国际 students are not eligible for this certificate and 2) this certificate program is not eligible for federal or state funding. All certificate candidates must seek admission through our Cal State 应用 portal and seek advice from the Interdisciplinary Program 顾问, Dr. 泰德Butryn.
