Graduate Certificate in Videographic Criticism

How to Apply 

Applications for the Graduate Certificate in Videographic Criticism are accepted on a rolling basis, allowing students to start at any time. There is no required course sequence, so students may enroll in courses in any order. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance via email.

Admission to all classes is open, and anyone can enroll. You do not have to be a UMass Amherst student.

The Certificate welcomes applications from persons who meet the following criteria:

• Must have earned a baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent).
• Must have English language proficiency

APPLICATION FORM

How to Enroll

Once students have been notified of their acceptance, they can proceed to enroll in the classes of their choice.

• UMass students will enroll through Spire: 
  https://www.umass.edu/film/academics/graduate/videographic-criticism/enroll
• Non UMass students will enroll through this form:
   https://www.umass.edu/registrar/non-degree-enrollment 

Certificate Completion Requirements

To receive a graduate certificate:

• Students must successfully complete certificate requirements as established by the university and the individual certificate program.
• The grade-point average for the courses counted toward the certificate must be 3.0 or above.
• Students must meet the same academic requirements as those defined for degree-seeking students to remain in “good standing.”
• Students are not required to be enrolled each semester but must complete the certificate within 2 years.
• Students must submit a Certificate Eligibility Form to the Graduate Student Service Center. Students must submit this form no later than one semester after completing their certificate course work.