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Regulations
effective September 1, 2006
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General Regulations University certificate programs provide interim qualifications
in specific subject areas. The following general regulations apply
to all certificate programs. Athabasca University has developed individual program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
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Fifty percent* of the total credits required,
must be completed through Athabasca University. Up to 50 percent of
the required credits may be transferred from another post-secondary
institution.
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Some certificate programs require less
than 50
percent, e.g., University Certificate in Counselling
Women and University Certificate in English
Language Studies.
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University certificate credentials are
awarded throughout the year. Students
must submit an Application for
Graduation Form to the Office of the
Registrar (see 6.20 Convocation).
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Students with less than 50 percent of coursework
completed in their current Athabasca University degree program may
withdraw from their degree and apply into a university certificate
program. Credit will be awarded (from the previous incomplete degree
program) to the extent permissible under the applicable program regulations
in effect at the time of the change of credential.
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Students with 50 percent of coursework
completed in their current Athabasca
University degree program must receive
written permission from the appropriate
program director before being eligible
to change from their current degree
program to a university certificate
program.
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Students who change their program of study
from an Athabasca University degree program to a university certificate
program forfeit their standing in the degree program. If students
wish to return to the degree program (after being enrolled in the
university certificate program) they will be required to meet the
degree requirements in effect at the time of re-enrolment (see 6.5.1.1 Changing Programs
) to the degree.
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Students with a previous credential
(either from Athabasca University or another institution) that contains
more than 50 percent of the credits required for any specific university
certificate program, cannot enrol in the specific university certificate
program unless the regulations as outlined for the specific certificate
formally permit such enrolments (e.g., University Certificate in French
Language Proficiency).
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Students may obtain either the
University Certificate in Human
Resources and Labour Relations
(formerly Industrial Relations and
Human Resources) or the University
Certificate in Labour Studies,
but not both.
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