Programs known as “certificates” and “credentials” at the University of Chicago are non-degree educational programs with a distinct academic and/or professional concentration. These programs are typically smaller in scope than a major or minor program, and may be available to applicants from the broader public or exclusively to UChicago degree-seeking students. Certificate programs involve credit-bearing coursework as well as at least one substantive co-curricular experience, while credential programs typically include non-credit courses and other educational experiences focused on professional development.
Please see the following links for further information on UChicago certificate and credential programs, and for the Proposal Form through which units may submit a proposal to the Office of the Provost for a new certificate or credential program:
- Information on Certificates and Credentials
- Proposal Form (directs to the University of Chicago Certificate and Credential Proposal Form)