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The foundations course is offered via zoom, while most other courses must be completed in-person and on campus.
No, since the certificate program is not full-time, it does not qualify for international student visas.
Current USD students, contact your faculty advisor to discuss how these courses fit your Graduate Program. Some students may need to exceed their required units for their degree if seeking this certificate. Please familiarize yourself with the USD policy on graduate academic certificates. Questions about the course schedule or about issuing the certificate can be directed to Beth Garofalo at bethg@sandiego.edu or 619-260-7790. A change of program/emphasis will be required prior to issuing your certificate and should be filled out in the semester you are taking your final certificate course.
Graduate credit
All courses for graduate-level credit must follow the university guidelines for adding/dropping classes.
No transfer credits are allowed into this certificate.
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