Graduate Citation
May 28, 2010 on 4:02 am | By admin | In Reference and EducationI’ve seen some universities offering graduate citations. While it sounds like something you’d get for exceeding the speed limit, it’s actually more like a mini graduate degree. Graduate degrees at the Masters level generally require 30 to a 100 credit hours of study. A graduate citation on the other hand will often require 10 to 20 credit hours.
This is often a much more manageable chunk of education and that the classes are focused on a specific subject it can be a very valuable way to show your mastery of new techniques, skills and research without putting in the large time investment required to attain a Masters degree.
While a citation isn’t as impressive as a full master’s degree on your resume, it still can add significant value in the job market. Particularly if the citation comes from a prestigious university. It shows you were able to study at that university and successfully complete the program. Even if it wasn’t a masters degree, this can help impress potential employers.
Of course beyond just impressing employers you want to make sure that you are acquiring valuable skills that will make you much better at your job. The certificate can be very instrumental in this process. Once again a well-known university with respected teachers can be a great benefit in not only teaching you to subject matter, but helping you develop your professional network.