Certificates and Diplomas
NSCC offers a variety of certificate and diploma programs to meet your career goals.
Certificate of Professional Studies
Typical length: up to 1 semester, full-time (more than 90 but less than 360 instructional hours)
Admission requirements:
- Often a high school graduation diploma or equivalent
- Some programs may require additional high school course credits
College Certificates
Typical length: 1 to 2 semesters, full-time (more than 360 but less than 720 instructional hours)
Admission requirements:
- Often a high school graduation diploma or equivalent
- Some programs may require additional high school course credits
Certificates
Typical length: 2 semesters, full-time (720 instructional hours)
Admission requirements:
- Often a high school graduation diploma or equivalent
- Some programs may require additional high school course credits
Diplomas
Typical length: 4 semesters, full-time (1,440 instructional hours)
Admission requirements:
- Often a high school graduation diploma or equivalent
- Some programs may require additional high school course credits
Advanced Diplomas
Typical length: 2 to 6 semesters, full-time (720 to 2,160 instructional hours depending on the credential required upon admission)
Admission requirements:
- Often a college diploma or university degree