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Admission to Certificate Programs

Page address: http://cset.mnsu.edu/it/admCert/


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Following are the requirements for admission to and completion of the certificate programs in information technology.


  • Admission Requirements
    • Knowledge of programming (equivalent of IT 210 and IT 214) or equivalent programming experience.
    • TOEFL base score of 550 or above for candidates whose native language is not English. This requirement can be waived if a candidate already has a US-issued undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent proficiency in English.

  • Prerequisites Requirements
    • The prerequisite requirements for all certificate programs can be met through any or combinations of the following as may be appropriate.
      • MSU coursework(s),
      • Transfers,
      • substitutions, and/or
      • waivers.

  • Completion Requirements
    • Without exception, the twelve credits of coursework required for each Certificate must all be completed in the Department of Information Systems and Technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.