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Certificate Programs UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The University offers certificate programs for course credit to provide students with a credential in a specialized professional area. A Marymount certificate program assures academic quality by:
Students receiving a certificate do not participate in graduation ceremonies. Undergraduate Certificate Programs The School of Arts and Sciences offers an undergraduate certificate in Web Design. The 22-credit certificate in Web Design prepares students to create and maintain Web sites. Students study relevant computer programming and software applications. Core Courses CS 106 Programming on the Web (prerequisite CIS 102 or familiarity with HTML) CS 110 Programming I (prerequisite placement in MA 140 or consent of instructor) CS 111 Programming II (prerequisite CS 110) GD 101 Software Lab I: Photoshop (or equivalent experience) GD 104 Software Lab IV: Dreamweaver (or equivalent experience) GD 308 Web Design (prerequisite FA 104 or consent of instructor) GD 309 Web Multimedia Design (prerequisite GD 308 or consent of instructor) and 3 more credits in Computer Science or Graphic Design to complete 22 credits. Students can place out of GD 101 and GD 104 and substitute other CS and GD courses. The following Computer Science courses are also relevant to Web design and can be used as electives: CS 150 The UNIX Operating System CS 170 Local Area Networks CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms CS 310 Software Engineering CS 320 Database Systems CS 360 Artificial Intelligence The following Graphic Design courses are also relevant to Web design and can be used as electives: GS 102 Software Lab II: FreeHand GD 202 Illustration GD 203 Digital Imaging GD 303 Video Production GD 433 Research
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The School of Business Administration offers certificates in designated professional areas after completion of the prescribed program of courses. To be eligible for enrollment in a certificate program, students must have earned:
Students must complete the prescribed sequence of courses. Transfer credit will be accepted for prerequisite courses only. Core courses must be taken at Marymount University and certificate programs must be completed within five years of the date of matriculation. The following certificates are available for students enrolled in nondegree status:
Accounting Certificate
Prerequisites
ACT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting ACT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting CIS 101 Computer Applications I CIS 102 Computer Applications II MA 155 Finite Mathematics Core Courses ACT 301 Accounting Information Systems ACT 303 Intermediate Accounting I ACT 304 Intermediate Accounting II ACT 306 Cost Accounting ACT 406 Tax Accounting ACT 408 Management Accounting ACT 410 Auditing ACT 420 Advanced Accounting Topics Note: The CPA exam in the Commonwealth of Virginia also requires completion of a number of other courses.
Finance Certificate
Prerequisites
CIS 101 Computer Applications I CIS 102 Computer Applications II FIN 301 Financial Management MSC 300 Business Statistics MA 155 Finite Mathematics Core Courses ACT 408 Management Accounting ECO 332 Money and Banking ECO 386 International Economics FIN 334 Investments FIN 362 Intermediate Financial Management FIN 385 International Finance
Human Resource Management Certificate
Prerequisites
MGT 304 Organizational Management MA 132 Statistical Analysis Core Courses HRM 335 Human Resource Management HRM 336 Labor Relations HRM 340 Staffing and Development HRM 423 Performance Management and Compensation HRM 450 Strategic Human Resources Management LA 430 Legal and Current Issues in Human Resource Management
Marketing Certificate
Prerequisites
MSC 300 Applied Statistics and Decision Making MA 155 Finite Mathematics Core Courses MKT 313 Sales Skills and Strategies MKT 319 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications MKT 360 Consumer Behavior MKT 385 International Marketing MKT 412 Marketing Research MKT 416 Marketing Management This certificate program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and requires 33 credit hours of core courses. When a student receives a Paralegal Studies certificate from an ABA-approved program, the student is not licensed to practice law or to give legal advice. Prerequisites LA 248 Business Law I LA 249 Business Law II Core Courses LA 280 Introduction to the Legal System LA 301 Civil Litigation LA 302 Criminal Litigation LA 305-306 General Practice I & II LA 391 Legal Research and Writing LA 408 Real Estate Practices LA 409 Public Law and Procedure LA 490 Internship LA 491 Computerized Legal Research
Retail Management Certificate
Prerequisites
MGT 301 Principles of Management MKT 301 Principles of Marketing Core Courses MGT 309 Small Business Management MKT 308 Retailing I MKT 319 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications MKT 360 Consumer Behavior MKT 402 Retailing II MKT 416 Marketing Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program School of Arts and Sciences The School of Arts and Sciences offers a post-baccalaureate certificate in Computer Science for students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree. The Computer Science post-baccalaureate certificate is designed for individuals who want to prepare for entry-level positions in software development. It also provides the preparatory work necessary to enter Marymount’s Master of Science program in Computer Science. To be eligible for enrollment, students must have:
Students with insufficient mathematics preparation will be advised to take appropriate undergraduate courses to prepare for the certificate program. Core Courses CS 110 Programming I CS 111 Programming II CS 220 Data Structures and Algorithms CS 230 Computer Organization or MA 192 Topics in Calculus for Computer Science MA 212 Topics in Mathematics for Computer Science Students who begin the certificate program in the fall semester can complete the program in one year. School of Business Administration The School of Business Administration offers graduate certificates in designated professional areas after completion of the prescribed program of courses. To be eligible for enrollment in a graduate certificate program, students must meet all regular graduate admissions requirements in the School of Business Administration except the standardized test requirement. Once a student is enrolled in a graduate certificate program in the School of Business Administration, the student is subject to the same academic standards and performance rules as those that apply to degree-seeking students in the School of Business Administration. Business Technologies Certificate Marymount University offers a graduate-level certificate program in Business Technologies (BT). Students with limited preparation may be required to complete IM 501 Principles of Information Technology as a noncredit elective. The certificate requires 18 graduate credits, which include the following: IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management IM 512 Information and Decision Making IM 515 Telecommunications Management BT 521 Electronic Commerce BT 522 Strategic Uses of the World Wide Web BT 523 Knowledge Management Information Resources Management Certificate Marymount University offers an 18-credit Information Resources Management certificate (IRM). Courses have been selected to cover the major areas of information resources management and include software design, database management, telecommunications, and information management. IRM certificate students must be admitted to the graduate program in the School of Business Administration. The six courses needed for the IRM certificate are the following: IM 501 Principles of Information Technology IM 503 Conceptual Foundations of Information Management IM 510 Database Management IM 515 Telecommunications Management IM 525 Systems Development IM elective Instructional Design Certificate Many corporations and government agencies require the use of systematic instructional design approaches. The Instructional Design certificate program prepares students for such environments by focusing on the assessment of performance problems, deciding when training is needed, specifying training needs, designing and developing training programs, and evaluating the results of training. Students applying for this certificate program must meet the admissions requirements for graduate programs in the School of Business Administration. The certificate requires 15 graduate credits, which must include the following: HPS 502 Performance Analysis HPS 503 Instructional Design and Development HPS 505 Research and Evaluation HPS 509 Advanced Instructional Design and Development One elective must be chosen from the following: HPS 501 Training Adults: Behavior Modeling HPS 504 Delivery System Design HPS 506 Performance Improvement Strategies International Business Certificate The School of Business Administration offers a certificate program in International Business at the graduate level. To be eligible for enrollment, students must: nmeet the admissions requirements for graduate programs in the School of Business Administration; nhold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a school accredited by the ACBSP or AACSB; and nhave five years of work experience. Prerequisites ECO 502 Macroeconomics FIN 500 Introduction to Financial Management MSC 516 Production and Operations Management MKT 501 Marketing Analysis Core Courses The certificate requires the following 15 graduate credits as well as the aforementioned prerequisites: ECO 585 Global Markets and Economics FIN 585 International Finance MGT 585 Global Business Management MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy MKT 585 Global Marketing Leading and Managing Change Certificate (Back to Services page) The certificate requires 15 graduate credits, which must include the following: MGT 507 Leadership Theory and Development Practices MGT 510 Functional Processes for Re-engineering Organizations OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change Two electives must be chosen from the following: MGT 502 Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization MGT 506 Managing Quality Customer Service MGT 551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies MSC 545 Project Management This certificate is principally managed by the Office of Corporate Outreach. Management Studies Certificate Marymount University offers a certificate in Management Studies for corporate or organization off-campus students who are supported by the Office of Corporate Outreach. The certificate requires 18 graduate credits which could be selected by the corporate or organizational sponsor from courses offered by the School of Business Administration. The six courses would be especially chosen to meet the needs of the individual organizations, but must be approved by the director of the Office of Corporate Outreach and the dean of the School of Business Administration. Students apply for this certificate on a nondegree basis, but can make a transition to a School of Business Administration degree program upon the successful completion of their certificate program. All certificate courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Organization Development Certificate Marymount University offers an Organization Development (OD) certificate for students who wish to concentrate on OD applications and field work. The certificate requires 18 graduate credits, which include the following: MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior MGT 515 Group Problem Solving OD 521 Organization Diagnosis and Change OD 522 Organization Development Intervention and Implementation OD 523 Organization Development Issues and Trends HRM 590 Practicum The Paralegal Studies certificate is offered for those students who have a bachelor’s degree and who wish to become certified paralegals. This certificate program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). When a student receives a Paralegal Studies certificate from an ABA-approved program, the student is not licensed to practice law or to give legal advice. The certificate requires completion of eight of the following courses: LA 500 Introduction to the Legal System (only open to students with no prior paralegal experience) LA 501 Civil and Criminal Procedures LA 505 General Legal Procedures LA 509 Public Law and Administrative Procedures LA 550 Law Office Management LA 561 Law and the Business Environment LA 562 Law, Computers, and the Internet LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/Computerized Legal Research LA 595 Paralegal Seminar SCHOOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Individuals who already have a master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution and who are working toward certification as a professional counselor may opt for this certificate program, which consists of a minimum of 18 semester credits of graduate coursework. Courses must be selected in conjunction with a faculty advisor. Students apply for this certificate program on a nondegree basis. Alternative Teacher Licensure Certificate In an effort to meet the high demand for teachers in the northern Virginia area, Marymount University offers an alternative initial licensure certificate program for teacher preparation in the following areas: PK-6 (elementary), 6-12 (secondary in a content area), LD, and ESL. Marymount University’s initial licensure certificate program leading to alternative teacher licensure requires 18-27 hours of professional studies by all participants, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of subject matter. The total number of hours required will depend on the student’s previous coursework on the undergraduate or graduate level. These programs fulfill the state’s Professional Studies requirements in the area of curriculum and instruction, human growth and development, foundations of education, and reading and language acquisition, and additional professional requirements set for each licensure area. Individuals who wish to teach in Virginia’s K-12 schools, who have completed
at least a bachelor’s degree, and who are not currently licensed by the
Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible to participate. This program
does not automatically provide Virginia teaching licensure. Individuals
will not apply for their Virginia professional teaching license through
Marymount University, but must seek licensure through the school system
that issues their provisional license. Individuals in this program
who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Marymount University should contact
the Graduate Admissions Office at Catholic School Leadership Certificate Candidates with previous graduate coursework may earn a graduate certificate in Catholic School Leadership by completing an individualized program of study with a minimum of 15 credits. The School offers certificate programs for registered nurses who hold the bachelor’s degree and wish to develop advanced knowledge in administration and critical care. Credits successfully completed in these nondegree certificate programs may be applied to Marymount University’s master’s degree programs in Nursing. In addition to meeting graduate nondegree admission requirements, applicants must also meet with the faculty of the School of Health Professions. A Family Nurse Practitioner certificate program is offered for nurses who hold the M.S.N. degree. Critical Care Nursing Certificate NU 550 Advanced Pathophysiology I (3) NU 551 Advanced Pathophysiology II (3) NU 552 Advanced Pharmacology (3) NUC 503 Critical Care Nursing I (4) NUC 505 Critical Care Nursing II (5) Nursing and Health Administration NUA 503 Introduction to Nursing Administration (3) NUA/HCM 510 Introduction to Health Care Management (3) NUA/HCM 535 Health Care Policy (3) NUA/HCM 540 Health Care Law (3) NUA/HCM 550 Health Care Finance (3) NUA 590 Nursing Administration Practicum I (3) NUA 591 Nursing Administration Practicum II (3) Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate NU 503 Advanced Assessment and Health Screening (3) NU 550 Advanced Pathophysiology I (3) NU 551 Advanced Pathophysiology II (3) NU 552 Advanced Pharmacology (3) NUF 503 Primary Care of the Family I (7) NUF 504 Primary Care of the Family II (6)
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