The following information applies to the Certificate in University & College Administration programs offered by the Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application may be made to a certificate program at any time.

APPLICATION FEES

There is an application fee of $100.00 for admission to the program. If the applicant does not qualify for admission to the program, $50.00 of the application fee will be refunded.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS - CUCA Level I

Prerequisite requirements include:

• a combination of professional skills and some experience in post-secondary administration appropriate to the core courses; and
• current employment within a post-secondary institute.

Documentation to accompany the application: a letter of reference (stating participant’s current position) and a current job description.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS - CUCA Level II

1. Successful completion of Certificate in University & College Administration – Level I OR approval received from CHERD. A request may be made to CHERD to enter directly into Level II by supplying a brief summation of university experience and position that are equivalent to the Certificate in University & College Administration – Level I; and 
2. A reference letter.

TRANSFER CREDITS

If an applicant has successfully completed equivalent courses offered by CHERD or by other institutions, transfer credits may be granted. To be eligible for credit, courses must have been completed within the last four years. The total of these credits may not exceed one half of the program credits.

TRANSFER CREDITS – PREVIOUS CHERD COURSES

Upon the applicant’s admission to the certificate program, CHERD will review any previous courses taken with CHERD. For any course that meets the criteria listed under Transfer Credits, the credit hours will be transferred. No fee is charged for these transfers.

TRANSFER CREDITS – FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS

If the applicant has successfully completed courses at other institutions that meet the criteria listed under Transfer Credits, a request may be made in writing to CHERD at the University of Manitoba. Documentation such as course outline/course content, length of course and proof of successful completion will also need to be included with the request. You may include more than one course in your request – it is not necessary to send a separate letter for each course. A fee of $50 should accompany each written request.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

All participants in the certificate program are graded on a pass/fail grade for each course. Participants are assessed on their active contribution and completion of all aspects of the course, including assignments, group discussions, etc.