Non-Degree and Certificate Credits
A current student may apply Messiah University graduate level courses taken before formally pursuing a graduate degree, certificate or certification program, under the following conditions:
- Students who do not enroll in a prescribed program may apply a maximum of nine (9) Messiah University credits towards a degree or certificate.
- Students who have previously earned a Messiah University Certificate of Graduate Studies or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies may apply the courses and credits to a graduate degree or another certificate.
- A maximum of three (3) credits may be shared to meet requirements between certificates.
- Credits from a previously earned Messiah University certificate may apply to a degree. At the time of acceptance, a review will be conducted to evaluate completion of current degree requirements.
- Students completing credits to fulfill a post-baccalaureate program will consult with an academic advisor to determine the graduate courses approved to meet certification requirements.
- The courses must be completed within the last seven (7) years of matriculation into the degree or certificate program.
- Students do not earn a certificate upon completion of their degree, except in cases where external standards or accrediting bodies require it.