Certificates

Mount Mary University offers undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificates to help you explore an area of expertise for credit. A credit certificate is awarded at the end of a course of study in an area of specialization to recognize you have gained expertise in that area. Credit certificates typically require between 12 and 24 credits.

A certificate is not a formal degree program such as Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science, but it can be combined with a formal degree to indicate an area of specialization. You must meet the University's admission requirements to enroll in a credit certificate program. Mount Mary certificate programs are open to both women and men.

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

An undergraduate certificate is available to all students. If you do not have a bachelor's degree you can earn a certificate by applying to Mount Mary as a special student. Pre-baccalaureate certificates are available in the following academic areas:

• Spanish
• Peacebuilding

Post-baccalaureate Certificate Programs

You may earn a post-baccalaureate certificate or a second bachelor's degree at Mount Mary if you already hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Apply by submitting the online Undergraduate Post-baccalaureate Certificate/Second Degree Application. Post-baccalaureate certificates are available in these academic areas:

• Accounting
• Art
• Biology - Health Science
• Business Administration
• Communication Arts
• Dietetics
• Education Certificates/Licensure
  • Early Childhood (PreK to Grade 3)
  • Elementary/Middle School (Kindergarten to Grade 9)
  • Middle/High School (English and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)
  • Kindergarten through High School (Art, Spanish)
  • Educational Studies (not a state license)
  • Reading (1316 Reading Teacher license)
  • Religious Education (not a state license)
  • Waldorf Teacher Certificate (not a state license)
• English
• Fashion Business
• Fashion Design
• History
• International Studies
• Spanish/Spanish for the Professional
• Theology
• User Experience Design

Post-master's Certificate Programs

Mount Mary offers a post-master's certificate in counseling. This certificate is designed for you if you have previously received a master's degree in counseling and seek an additional area of concentration—clinical mental health or school counseling—in which to be licensed. In most cases, a state regulating and licensing board grants specific licenses. In some cases, a national professional organization may award licenses or credentials. Learn how to apply to our post-master's programs.