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POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES

Post Baccalaureate Certificates are designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor degree and wish to continue their education, typically in a different field. Simpson offers Post Baccalaureate certificates in:

* Accounting

* Computer Science

* Management

Admission and Program Requirements

Candidates must complete the Certificate Application
Candidates must enroll in all courses on a regular basis.
Candidates may not take or transfer in more than two courses required for a certificate from other educational institutions. Pre-requisites must be met for some classes and can be transferred in from other institutions as long as they satisfy Simpson's coursework.
Candidates pursuing the Accounting or Management certificates, who received their BA from Simpson College and already received credit for coursework that is a part of the Certificate program in which they are enrolled, must substitute other 300 level classes to satisfy the requirements, as approved by the department chair.
Due to duplication of coursework, individuals cannot register for both a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Management.
A cumulative grade point average of (2.50) must be obtained in the program with at least a 'C' (2.00) grade earned in each class.
All course requirements are expected to be completed in a four-year time frame.
Written permission from the chairperson of the department offering the certificate program is required to modify course requirements.
Each candidate who completes these requirements will receive a certificate which, in addition to the transcript, will serve as official documentation of the continuing education experience.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the 2011-12 academic year is $318 plus $5 technical fee per credit for courses taken at the undergraduate level; and $425/credit for courses taken at the graduate level.

Candidates should budget between $200 and $450 each semester for books and supplies.

Room and board are not available for candidates in certificate programs.

Employment Opportunities Upon Completion

Below are listed occupations for which our certificate programs help in preparing candidates. To find out more about each job, please visit O*NET OnLine for occupational profiles, using the SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) established by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Certificate in Accounting

SOC Code and Occupation

13-2010 Accountants and Auditors

13-2011 Accountants and Auditors

13-2030 Budget Analysts

13-2031 Budget Analysts

13-2040 Credit Analysts

13-2041 Credit Analysts

13-2050 Financial Analysts and Advisors

13-2051 Financial Analysts

13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors

13-2053 Insurance Underwriters

13-2060 Financial Examiners

13-2061 Financial Examiners

13-2070 Credit Counselors and Loan Officers

13-2071 Credit Counselors

13-2072 Loan Officers

13-2080 Tax Examiners, Collectors and Preparers, and Revenue Agents

13-2081 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

13-2082 Tax Preparers

13-2090 Miscellaneous Financial Specialists

13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other

13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents

13-1021 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

13-1030 Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators

13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

13-1040 Compliance Officers

13-1041 Compliance Officers

13-1050 Cost Estimators

13-1051 Cost Estimators

13-1070 Human Resources Workers

13-1071 Human Resources Specialists

13-1074 Farm Labor Contractors

13-1075 Labor Relations Specialists

13-1110 Management Analysts

13-1111 Management Analysts

13-1140 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Certificate in Computer Science

SOC Code and Occupation

15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations

15-1100 Computer Occupations

15-1110 Computer and Information Research Scientists

15-1111 Computer and Information Research Scientists

15-1120 Computer and Information Analysts

15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts

15-1122 Information Security Analysts

15-1130 Software Developers and Programmers

15-1131 Computer Programmers

15-1132 Software Developers, Applications

15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software

15-1134 Web Developers

15-1140 Database and Systems Administrators and Network Architects

15-1141 Database Administrators

15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators

15-1143 Computer Network Architects

15-1150 Computer Support Specialists

15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists

15-1152 Computer Network Support Specialists

15-1190 Miscellaneous Computer Occupations

15-1199 Computer Occupations, All Other

Certificate in Management

SOC Code and Occupation

11-2010 Advertising and Promotions Managers

11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers

11-2020 Marketing and Sales Managers

11-2021 Marketing Managers

11-2022 Sales Managers

11-2030 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

11-2031 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

11-3010 Administrative Services Managers

11-3011 Administrative Services Managers

11-3030 Financial Managers

11-3031 Financial Managers

11-3050 Industrial Production Managers

11-3051 Industrial Production Managers

11-3060 Purchasing Managers

11-3061 Purchasing Managers

11-3070 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

11-3110 Compensation and Benefits Managers

11-3111 Compensation and Benefits Managers

11-3120 Human Resources Managers

11-3121 Human Resources Managers

11-3130 Training and Development Managers

11-3131 Training and Development Managers

11-9010 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

11-9013 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

11-9020 Construction Managers

11-9021 Construction Managers

11-9030 Education Administrators

11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary

11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other

11-9050 Food Service Managers

11-9051 Food Service Managers

11-9060 Funeral Service Managers

11-9061 Funeral Service Managers

11-9080 Lodging Managers

11-9081 Lodging Managers

11-9130 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

11-9140 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

11-9150 Social and Community Service Managers

11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers

Disclosure Information about our Certificate Programs

2010-11 Academic Year

Certificate in Accounting

Total Number of Candidates: 12

Total Number of Certificates Awarded: 4

On Time Completion Rate: Since our completion numbers in this program were below 10 in this academic year, we are not able to disclose this information.

Job Placement Rate: Of the four students who received their certificate in accounting in this academic year, three reported back to us. Of those three who reported, each one is employed, at the time of this disclosure.