FAQs
If I finish the certificate program and later decide I want to earn a graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte, can I transfer in the courses I took in the certificate program toward the degree?
You can usually apply 6 credit hours (two courses) toward a graduate degree. Talk to Dr. Diana Rowan if you are considering this option.
Can I double-count the courses I take toward both a graduate degree and the ECMH certificate?
That depends. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program, you can double-count courses toward the degree and the certificate program but you must complete both before you can graduate from UNC Charlotte. Currently, once you earn your graduate degree, you cannot come back to UNC Charlotte and “finish up” the certificate.
Can someone enrolled in an undergraduate degree program be admitted into the certificate program?
No. You must have a four-year undergraduate degree before you enter the program.
When are courses offered?
SOWK 6171 Early Childhood Mental Health is offered in Summer Session I. It is 100% online. Summer Session usually begins the third week of May and runs until the last week of June.
Is the certificate program available online?
No. One course, SOWK 6171 Early Childhood Mental Health, is 100% online. The other courses required for the certificate meet on the main campus.
What if I want to take just one course that is part of the certificate program?
You are always welcome to take single graduate courses at the university without being in a certificate or degree program.
What does it cost to take the course?
Graduate tuition and fees for 2015-16 can be found at the link below. We do not know the fee schedule for 2016-17.
Is there a cost to apply?
Yes. The Graduate School assesses a one-time fee of $75.00.
Why do I need letters of recommendation?
Working with young children and families requires the use of evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice means using the best available evidence, knowledge of best practices, use of mentoring, and respect for each family’s values and priorities. We want to ensure that certificate students meet minimum standards in this regard before they enter the program.