Graduate Non-Degree Programs
Transcripts can be mailed directly from the issuing institution to Butler University or sent as an electronic transcript to gradadmission@butler.edu. The institution must be a regionally accredited college or university and the transcript must indicate the date the degree was conferred.
These programs are for prospective students holding a bachelor’s degree who wish to take courses for credit without pursuing a degree. Graduate non-degree opportunities include enrolling in graduate coursework without regular admission to a graduate degree program, or enrolling in one of Butler’s certificate programs, listed below. If you have questions about the admission process or your application requirements, please contact gradadmission@butler.edu.
Graduate Non-Degree Application Requirements
- Butler Application
- Official transcript from each college or university attended
- Transcripts can be mailed directly from the issuing institution to Butler University, sent as an electronic transcript to gradadmission@butler.edu, or submitted by a third party provider such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse. The institution must be a regionally accredited college or university and the transcript must indicate the date the degree was conferred.
- Butler University transcripts are not required from current Butler University students and alumni. If you have submitted official transcripts from other institutions within the last three years, you may not need to submit them again. Please contact the Office of Admission to confirm.
- Personal statement describing the area of study you're planning to pursue and/or courses you're planning to take, and why you'd like to do so.
- Additional requirements set by program (see below)
PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES
College of Education
Applied Educational Neuroscience (certificate)
Start Dates Offered
Summer
Application Deadlines
Enrolling for cohort beginning June 22
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement explaining why you'd like to enroll in this program
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (certificate)
Start Dates Offered
Fall
Application Deadlines
Rolling until capacity is reached
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement explaining why you'd like to enroll in this program
Additional Application Requirements
Master's degree in counseling
College of Communication
Strategic Communication (certificate)
Start Dates Offered
Fall 2021
Application Deadlines
April 1 (Priority)
June 1
Personal Statement Topic
Please describe specifically how the StrategicCommunication certificate program in particular will help you reach your goals. We also hope you will provide any additional information that would provide context as we review all of your materials, from transcripts to work record, etc. For example, perhaps you wish to explain some inconsistencies in your undergraduate or professional career. The essay is your opportunity to make an argument for yourself. Another purpose of the essay is for us to assess the quality of your writing, so make sure that you provide a thoughtful essay that is thorough, well-organized, persuasive, and clear.
Additional Application Requirements
Two letters of recommendation (For applicants with less than 3 years professional experience in a communication-related field, at least one reference letter will ideally come from a full-time faculty member at your undergraduate institution.); résumé; GRE or GMAT (will be waived if undergraduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher)
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Healthcare Practice and Administration (certificate)
Start Dates Offered
Summer
Application Deadline
Seven days prior to the start of the summer term.
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement explaining why you'd like to enroll in this program
Additional Application Requirements
Applicants to the Healthcare Practice and Administration Certificate program must be Physician Assistants that have successfully graduated from an entry-level PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (PA) Educator (certificate)
Start Dates Offered
Summer
Application Deadline
Seven days prior to the start of the summer term.
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement explaining why you'd like to enroll in this program
Additional Application Requirements
Applicants to the PA Educator Certificate program must have successfully graduated from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of a Physician Assistant. If you are not a Physician Assistant, you may be eligible to apply if you are an educator in a PA program or within a healthcare profession. If you don't meet either of those expectations, you must have permission from the program director to apply.