Understanding Your Options
GCU's undergraduate certificates are short, credit-bearing programs you complete alongside your major, or on their own if you're outside the field.
GCU Undergraduate Certificates
Institutional credentials awarded by Georgian Court University once you complete a defined set of courses. Every course counts as regular undergraduate credit, and most certificates are open to majors and non-majors alike.
Some certificates open doors beyond graduation
The Integrative Health Certificate earns advanced standing in GCU's M.A. in Integrative Health. The Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate is built to align with national board standards for health coaches.
GCU Undergraduate Certificates
GCU Undergraduate Certificates are institutional credentials awarded by Georgian Court University.
| Program | Credits | Department | What It Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching, Undergraduate Certificate | 19 | Integrative Health & Exercise Science | Coaching theory, First Aid/CPR, and a supervised coaching internship. Same coursework as the Coaching minor. |
| Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching, Undergraduate Certificate | 12 | Integrative Health & Exercise Science | Four courses designed for NBHWC approval; the university has started that process. |
| Integrative Health, Undergraduate Certificate | 19 (18 + 1 movement course) | Integrative Health & Exercise Science | Whole-person health foundation, plus advanced standing in the M.A. in Integrative Health. |
| International Business Certificate, Undergraduate Certificate | ~15 + language proficiency + study abroad | Business & Design | Global business coursework, a required study-abroad or faculty-led travel experience, and foreign language proficiency. |
| Pastoral Ministry, Undergraduate Certificate | 18 | World Cultures & Human Experience | 12 credits in Religious Studies plus 6 in Pastoral Studies. |
Start With a Certificate, Build On It
Certificates are designed to connect to what comes next. Some of the notable pathways:
- Integrative Health Certificate (19 cr) + M.A. in Integrative Health: earn a 3- to 6-credit course waiver toward the master’s, based on your academic standing.
- Coaching Certificate (19 cr) + Coaching minor: the certificate and minor share the same 19 credits. Non-majors who complete the sequence can earn the minor, and Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports majors can complete it alongside their degree.
- Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate (12 cr) + NBHWC exam: once GCU’s program is approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, graduates can sit for the national board exam. Until then, the certificate stands on its own.
- International Business Certificate: combine it with a business major or any major, and graduate with documented global experience.
- Pastoral Ministry Certificate (18 cr): a focused add-on for students already studying Religious Studies.
Looking for a graduate-level credential? See Graduate Certificates & Endorsements.