Second Degree And Or Certificate

  • The following requirements apply to students who have earned one degree or certificate and wish to qualify for an additional degree or certificate.
  • The general education and program requirements for the second degree or certificate must be completed successfully.
  • For each additional degree, a minimum of 15 credit hours of credit must be earned in residence in courses not applied to other degrees or certificates previously received.
  • For each additional certificate, a minimum of one-fourth of the total credit hours of credit must be earned in residence in courses that were not applied to other degrees or certificates previously received.
  • A student may qualify for an Associate in Applied Science degree and a certificate concurrently in the same program. However, certificates in the same program of study will not be awarded after the degree has been completed. Students who anticipate qualifying for a degree and certificate in the same semester should consult with an Student success coach for more information. Students may not qualify for more than two degrees/certificates in the same semester.