Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the graduate certificate program in Work Performance Improvement is to meet the needs of graduate students as well as training and development practitioners to have their educational preparation in the field of human performance improvement officially endorsed.  There exists a body of course work in the Master of Science in Technology that meets this need.  The Certificate in Work Performance Improvement will demonstrate that recipients possess the knowledge and skills needed for performance consulting and training.  It will also make them more marketable to potential future employers.

Eligibility and Admission Requirements: This certificate program is available to EIU seniors, prospective graduate students, degree candidates, and working professionals.  To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School which include verification of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution approved by Eastern Illinois University and documentation of a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of graded academic course work.  EIU seniors may enroll for courses under the “Reserve Graduate Credit” option but will be required to meet the standard admission requirements to be admitted to the certificate program after completion of the baccalaureate degree.  Meeting the requirements to take courses under the reserve graduate credit option does not guarantee admission to the certificate program.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the “Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates” section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.