Description of Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees

Stratford University offers several certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Certificates are six courses which equal 27 credit hours. Certificate programs do not require any arts and sciences requirements; however, prerequisites may be required based on the subject and student academic history. Diplomas are between twelve and fourteen courses equaling 54 to 63 credit hours. Prerequisites for diploma programs may be required based on the subject and a student’s academic history. Diplomas are generally finished within 12 months or under two academic years. Associate’s degrees consist of twenty courses equaling 90 credit hours. Five arts and sciences courses equaling 22.5 credit hours are required. An associate’s degree takes 15 months or two academic years to complete. Bachelor’s degrees require forty courses or 180 credit hours and twelve arts and sciences courses equaling 54 credit hours. It normally takes 30 months or four academic years to complete a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degrees require twelve courses equaling 54 credit hours. Depending on program content, concentration, or specialization, students may be required to complete a lab or capstone course, externship experience, or clinical hours for successful completion of a program.