A.0 Certificate Program Development and Approval 

A.1. Proponents of a new certificate program must consult with the OPED at the initial stage of program design to ensure appropriate program design requirements are addressed. 

A.2. Following initial consultations, proponents of a new certificate program submit the proposed program syllabus to the Associate Dean, Educational Development at pdmed@mun.ca for review and approval by the Professional Development Council, OPED. 

A.2.1. The program syllabus must specify the proposed program goals, objectives, topic/subject matter outline, format and structure of course(s) and proposed assessment methods. 

A.3. Proponents will be notified in writing of the decision via email. 

A.3.1. For unsuccessful certificate program proposals, the proponents will receive feedback from the Professional Development Council and have the opportunity to resubmit. 

B.0 Approved Certificate Programs 

B.1. Fees for services are identified and agreed upon by the proponents of the approved certificate program and the OPED.

B.2. Certificates will be issued by the OPED to learners who successfully complete the requirements of a certificate program.