Technical Certificates of Credit
Jackson State offers a number of short training programs for academic credit for which a Certificate of Career Advancement is awarded. Many employers recognize these certificates as appropriate documentation for employment or for professional development credit. Certificates of Career Advancement, however, must not be confused with other credentials awarded by the College, such as Associate Degrees and Technical Certificates.
For more information about Certificates of Career Advancement contact Jack Laser.
A technical certificate of credit recognizes skill proficiency in a specific specialty and it is offered as part of Jackson State’s service role to business and industry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students who wish to take courses on a limited basis for credit but who are not pursuing a degree at Jackson State may be admitted under Special Admission. See page 11 for details.
Students may enroll in Technical Certificate of Credit programs while concurrently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in academic degree programs.
Residence Requirement
Certificate programs require that you attend Jackson State for one (1) semester immediately preceding the completion of a program of study, and at least one-third of the total certificate hours must be at Jackson State.
A student may apply credit earned in a technical certificate to A.A.S. degree requirements but 15 of the final 24 semester hours of the A.A.S. degree (exclusive of Basic and Developmental requirements) must be completed after enrolling in an the A.A.S. degree program.
If a student enrolled in a Technical Certificate program wishes to change to A.A.S. degree-seeking status, additional admission and graduation requirements must be satisfied (pages 10-12.)
Educational Requirements
The QPA necessary for good standing in certificate programs is listed below:
| Percentage of Cumlative Hours Attempted* | Cumulative QPA Required |
|---|---|
| 1-25% | 1.00 |
| 26-50% | 1.50 |
| 51% | 2.00 |
*Hours attempted include credit hours for which a grade (except W) is assigned.
A 2.00 QPA is required for graduation.
Course Requirements
Upon successful completion of courses listed for the certificate, a student will receive a Technical Certificate of Credit.
Graduation Proposal Requirements
A student must complete requirements set forth for the certificate sought and file a Graduation Proposal no later than the date indicated in the Academic Calendar preceding spring graduation. Students ordinarily are allowed to graduate under the requirements of the catalog under which they entered, provided graduation is within seven years of entrance date.