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Graduate Certificate

If a full M.A. degree is not right for you at this time, the Certificate in Campus Ministry is ideal. It includes foundational courses in theological studies, as well as formation in ministry skills specific to a context of Catholic campus ministry. Should you decide to pursue a full degree after completing the certificate, these credits will count toward your M.A. The 15-hour certificate may be completed in residence or in synchronous online courses.

Students who complete this certificate successfully have met the educational requirements for the Catholic Campus Ministry Association’s Tier 2: Integral certification.

Program Overview

Certificate Information and Courses

Certificates may be pursued as an integral part of the Master of Arts degree program in the Department of Religious Studies, as a free-standing program for non-degree seeking students or a supplement to a completed pastoral ministry or theological studies Master of Arts degree.

You may earn a certificate in residence or remotely. The University of Dayton’s online certificate programs include a hybrid option that welcomes students from across the country into synchronous classes with residential students.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in campus ministry, including requirements and course descriptions.

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Application and Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to any certificate program will satisfy the following requirements based upon academic standing:

  1. University of Dayton graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA can apply.
  2. University of Dayton undergraduate students can apply upon attaining senior standing (90 semester hours) with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
  3. Professionals wishing to obtain the certificate only must have completed a bachelor's degree as verified by a transcript when applying to the certificate program.

Contact the graduate program coordinator for more information.

Application Process

Create an Admission Account. When you select the certificate for which you are applying, any additional requirements and instructions will be provided.

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Tuition

To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Graduate Tuition
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Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1530
937-229-4321 email

Religious Studies Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are here to support you throughout your religious studies journey at UD.

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