Customized Certificate Program
Designing Your Program
You can create a Customized Certificate Program to meet your specific needs by combining two areas of study. Evenly divide your core required courses between the two subject areas. Then choose elective courses between the standard certificate programs to complete your program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits do I need?
The minimum number of hours required to complete a UC Davis Extension Customized Certificate Program is 210 hours (21 units academic credit).
How much does a Customized Certificate Program cost?
The cost to complete a Customized Certificate Program varies depending on how many units you take and which subject areas you are focusing on. You can expect to spend approximately $3,200-$7,700, excluding books and other materials. You are also required to pay a one-time administrative application fee of $45 before enrolling in your customized program.
When do I have to apply?
You may take up to three classes in a certificate series before requesting to create a Customized Certificate Program.
How long will it take to complete?
This will depend upon the availability of the coursees that comprise your certificate program. On average, it will take approximately two years if you take one course per quarter. You will have up to five years to complete your program, including those classes taken prior to your official application for the program.
How to Proceed
- Contact the Customized Certificate Program coordinator for help planning your course of study.
- Fill out an Application form and a Proposed Customized Certificate Program form.
- Submit the Application form, with the completed Proposed Customized Certificate Program form and your $45 administrative application fee to:
Customized Certificate Program Coordinator
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Dr.
Davis, CA 95618 - You will be advised within two weeks of submitting your completed application package whether your course of study has been approved. The final decision on the design of all Customized Certificate Programs is made by UC Davis Extension.
