Learning Options

Credit Participation: All courses offered may be taken for Lehigh academic credit only by students admitted to Lehigh University.

• Prospective students wishing to pursue this certificate for credit will apply for Non- Degree admission that is intended for applicants wishing to take up to twelve credit hours of graduate-level study without seeking a degree.
  • Non-Degree Admission Information
  • Non-Degree Admission Application Form
  • Transcript Request Form
• Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and the courses will be listed on an official Lehigh University transcript.
• Credit Program Advisor: Professor Rebecca Miller, (610) 758-3676, or e-mail: rsm4@lehigh.edu.

Completed Certificate to Master’s Degree:

M.S. in Chemistry – For students wishing to continue and complete requirements for an M.S. in Chemistry (online and satellite programs), all courses listed for the certificate may be applied toward requirements for the degree-track program*.

*Students must complete additional degree-track admission requirements and have successfully completed the courses in the certificate with grades of B- or higher.  In addition, the program advisor will conduct a phone interview with the prospective student to determine student’s academic preparedness and to ensure student has sufficient background courses/knowledge to be successful in a degree-track program.   Acceptance into a degree program is not guaranteed and applicants must meet all admissions standards and requirements.

Non-Credit Participation: For students wishing to pursue this certificate for non-credit (professional development). After completion of four required courses, participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion.

Non-Credit registrants:

• Are not matriculated at Lehigh University
• Do not submit work for evaluation
• Do not receive Lehigh University credits in any form
• Do not generate a Lehigh University transcript
• Will receive a Certificate of Completion

Non-Credit participation simply requires completion and submission of the LESN-Online Non-Credit Registration and Payment form.