| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | June 15 | June 1 |
| Spring Semester | October 15 | October 1 |
| Summer | April 15 | March 15 |
| Summer Midterm | June 1 | May 1 |
The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for most Texas State Certificate programs. Applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission for those who apply after the deadline.
NOTE: Some Texas State Certificate programs have strict deadlines. Please see specific program information below for special or strict deadlines.
Autism
Behavioral Disorders/Positive Behavioral Support
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science*
Corporate Communication and Training
Developmental Education
Dietetic Internship
Environmental Interpretation*
Forensic Psychology
Geographic Information Science*
Health Informatics
Health Information Management
Health Information Privacy & Security*
Healthcare Administration
Intelligence Analysis
Inter-American Studies*
Learning Disabilities/Inclusion
Long Term Care Administration
Mediation
Music Performance
Paralegal Studies
Polysomnographic Technology
Professional Ethics
Public History Studies
Southeast Asian Studies*
Water Resources Policy
*Computer Science, Environmental Interpretation, Geographic Information Science, Health Information Privacy & Security, Inter-American Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies are undergraduate certificate programs.
If you already have at least a baccalaureate degree, you may apply through the Graduate College as a “Post-Graduate” to pursue a Texas State Certificate. A post-graduate student is not pursuing a graduate degree. Courses taken will be shown as Post-Graduate Degree Credit on your transcript. Should you decide to apply to a graduate degree program, up to six hours of graduate-level courses, with a grade of “B” or better, may be petitioned for degree credit after regular degree-seeking admission has been granted. To be admitted as a Texas State Certificate Student, you must meet the minimum admission requirements as listed below plus any specific departmental admission requirements. To apply for admission under this status, you must complete the following steps below in addition to any other requirements specified by the certificate program.
Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
The required non-refundable $10.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If you prefer, you may submit a non-refundable $10.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. Mailing address:
Texas State University-San Marcos
The Graduate College
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684
Please Note: Students who wish to change their certificate program or apply to an additional program must pay the fee associated with the new application.
An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.
NOTE: Not all certificate programs are eligible for financial aid.
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.
Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipients or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each four-year college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope. Note: Please go to specific program to see if all transcripts are required.
Applicants must have a 2.5* GPA on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work before the bachelor’s degree. If a student has completed a master’s or doctoral degree, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required. (Some certificate programs have higher minimum GPA requirements.)
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required in order to receive a certificate of completion for the program.
Upon completion of Texas State Graduate Certificate course requirements, a student must apply online through the Self-Service Banner system, using the “apply for graduation” link. Deadlines and instructions to apply after the deadline can be found on the graduation website under “Applying for Graduation” at http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Current_Students/Graduation.html. Texas State Certificates are printed by the Registrar’s Office at the end of each term after candidates have been cleared. Certificates are distributed to recipients through the appropriate college dean and are not presented at the graduation ceremony.
*Upon completion of undergraduate certificate course requirements, a student’s application and requirements will be reviewed by the College Academic Advising Center.
Dr. E. Amanda Boutot
245-2047
ED 3009
Hours of Completion: 24
Dr. Brenda Scheuermann
245-2267
ED 3011
Hours of Completion: 21
Dr. Wuxu Peng
245-3874
Nueces 210
Hours of Completion: 40
Dr. Philip Salem
245-2165
CENT 205
Hours of Completion: 9
Dr. Jodi Patrick Holschuh
245-7906
410B (ASBN)
Hours of Completion: 15
This program has a strict deadline of May 15 for Fall semester only.
Dr. B.J. Friedman
245-2155
FCS 101
Hours of Completion: 18
Dr. Randall Osborne
245-8236
UAC 262
Hours of Completion: 15
Stella LoPachin, Dr. Alberto Giordano, or Dr. Sven Fuhrman
245-1852
Hours of Completion: 16
This program does not allow admission for Summer.
Dr. Michael Nowicki
245-3556
HP 250
Hours of Completion: 15
This program considers applications for Fall semester only.
Ms. Sue Biedermann
245-8242
HPB 220
Hours of Completion: 15
This program considers applications for Fall semester only.
Ms. Sue Biedermann
245-8242
HPB 220
Hours of Completion: 16
This program does not allow admission for Summer.
Dr. Michael Nowicki
245-3556
HP 250
Hours of Completion: 15
Dr. Wayman Mullins
245-2174
Hines Academic Center 128
Hours of Completion: 15
For applicants holding a bachelor's degree in an criminal justice, computer science, history, geography or a field related to security and/or intelligence studies field:
For applicants who have completed a master's in criminal justice, computer science, history, geography or a field related to security and/or intelligence studies, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on the last 60 semester hours of bachelor's coursework is required.
The application packet will consist of the following materials:
Roxanne Lee
245-2339
Lampasas 503
Hours of Completion: 18
Dr. Marilyn Goodwin
245-7723
ED 3032
Hours of Completion: 18
This program does not allow admission for Summer.
Dr. Michael Nowicki
245-3556
HP 250
Hours of Completion: 15
Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt
512-245-8450
Music Building 141
Hours of Completion: 15 + Intensive English for international students
This program does not allow admission for Summer II.
Dr. Gregory Lynn Crossett
512-245-3286
ELA 266C
Jo Korthals
512-245-2233
UAC 355
Hours of Completion: 24
This program considers applications for Fall semester only.
Dr. S. Gregory Marshall
245-8243
HPB 350A
Administrative Support
Maria Beltran-Rodriguez
Hours of Completion: 15
This program has strict deadlines for the Fall and Spring semester.
Dr. Lynn Denton
245-2142
Hours of Completion: 15
Roxanne Lee
245-2339
Lampasas 503
Hours of Completion: 18
Stella LoPachin, Dr. Richard Earl, or Dr. James Kimmel
245-1852
Hours of Completion: 12
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