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Twin Cities Campus

Housing Studies Postbaccalaureate Certificate

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College of Design
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Contact Information
Director of Graduate Studies, Design Graduate Program, 240 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (612-626-1219; fax: 612-624-2750)
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2012
  • Length of program in credits: 15
  • This program does not require summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Housing Studies PBacc Cert
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The housing studies certificate is designed for individuals interested, or currently working, in housing related professions to expand their knowledge in areas including housing and community development, housing policy, residential environment and energy use, rural housing issues, housing management, and housing finance.
Program Delivery
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 79
    • Internet Based - Writing Score: 21
    • Internet Based - Reading Score: 19
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 550
  • IELTS
    • Total Score: 6.5
  • MELAB
    • Final score: 80
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80 is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed before filing a Degree Program Form.
The certificate consists of at least 15 credits; 2 credits in the required course and at least 13 credits from the elective options. Courses are drawn primarily from the Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel. Some elective courses require prerequisites that may be waived with instructor permission according to University policy.
 
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