Academics

Asynchronous subject courses allow you to review course content—organized in weekly modules—and complete weekly assignments on your own time throughout the week, however you are expected to complete one module per week. They are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Depending on your schedule, you may choose to take them sequentially or in parallel.

You are not required to complete a thesis, capstone project, portfolio or final exam for any certificate or for the degree itself. However, after completing the four asynchronous subject courses in a certificate, you will participate in a synchronous project course. 

Standalone certificate students will complete a 7-week project course for two credits. These courses are available during the summer semester. Graduate degree students will complete a 15-week project course in fall for four credits.

The project course is offered remotely, which means you participate in the course in real time through a video conferencing platform. Project courses give you the opportunity to engage with your peers and instructors in dynamic group discussions and work, as well as to integrate everything you learned from your previous courses.
 

Minimum Requirements and Time Limits

In order to earn a certificate, you must receive a minimum grade of a C or higher in each course. The cumulative GPA for certificate courses must be 3.0 or higher. 

ORE certificate students have two years from when they are admitted and begin coursework to complete all certificate requirements.