Graduate Certificates

About the Program

A graduate certificate is an educational credential representing completion of specialized course at the university level. Certificates provide useful skills and knowledge about a subject area at a more basic level and does not result in a degree. SMSU offers certificates in these areas:

Please keep in mind any of these certificates do lead to a master’s degree as long as the courses are applied within the seven (7) year time limit.

Cost & Financial Aid

Graduate Tuition rates at SMSU are AFFORDABLE!
SMSU offers in-state tuition to nearly everyone. No out state rates! Reciprocity rates may apply.
U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens can apply for Federal Aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Those in the Masters Education and Special Ed programs checkout the Teach Grant and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Also, don’t forget to check out the different Scholarship opportunities available for graduate students.

You are required to have a 3.0 GPA for admission into the program. If your GPA is under the requirement, you may still qualify for provisional admission through demonstrating your skills and abilities within your application. Provisional admission does require students to attain a 3.0 GPA in their first semester.

View the course requirements within our academic catalog.

View Academic Catalog