Graduate certificate programs are designed for students who want to complete a recognized concentration of study. Each program is a focused combination of courses designed to significantly increase competency in the stated discipline area. Students completing these certificate programs will have that completion status reflected on their official Missouri State University transcript. Graduate certificates may be earned concurrently or independently of a graduate degree program.

Missouri State University currently offers 18 post-baccalaureate graduate certificate programs. Refer to the list of available programs below.

Graduate Certificate Program Procedures

• New students who plan on completing only a graduate certificate program must submit a Graduate College Application. For those currently attending Missouri State University as a master’s or specialist student, please submit to the Graduate College a Request to Add an Academic Area Form (no additional application fee will be required). Once the appropriate admission materials are received by the Graduate College, they will be forwared to the advisor of the certificate program for admission recommendation.
• Following admission to the certificate program, a completed Plan of Study must be submitted to the Graduate College.  Work with the appropriate certificate program advisor to determine which courses will be taken to meet  the requirements of the certificate. Please note that courses taken for undergraduate credit may not be applied toward a graduate certificate.
• If it becomes necessary to change a course originally listed on the approved Plan of Study, a Change of Certificate Plan of Study Request Form should be completed and submitted to the Graduate College.
• During the semester in which all certificate program requirements will be completed a Notification to Complete a Certificate Form must be submitted to the Graduate College. Receipt of this form initiates the final program check and provides the Office of the Registrar with the information needed to order the formal certificate.

Certificate Programs Available: