Professional Development

1. Complete and submit the application form via the link provided in the Certificate Programs section (above) for your program of interest.

2. Attach your most recent/most relevant College-level transcript or high school diploma/GED
to your application.

NOTE: CCS Alumni must submit a request to transfer their transcript to the CE Office with the CCS Registrar registrar@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or 313.664.7672.

• Basic art or design skills
• Basic writing skills
• An academic transcript or a copy of your high school diploma. Applications will not be processed until either of the above is received.
• Experience working on a Mac and/or PC computer, including basic file structure protocol, working with peripherals, e-mail, Internet research and portable storage drives.
• The courses Fundamentals of Design and Intro to Digital Design are required prerequisites.

• are offered year-round and do not require an application
• are required unless an applicant can prove prior knowledge via transcript or portfolio

Certificate students are expected to attend classes, complete in-class assignments and take exams. A grade of C or better is required for certificate credit. You can change the status of your non-credit course to certificate level if your application into the program has been accepted, and if you request the change prior to the second class meeting.

To satisfy prerequisite requirements, courses must be taken in sequential order. Not all classes in the certificate programs will be offered each semester, as some courses are run on a rotational basis. Students must complete a certificate program within three years.

Because Certificate programs are non-credit, they do not qualify for State or Federal financial aid. Those who have applied for, and qualify for, MI Works! No Worker Left Behind or TAA assistance can request CCS Certificate programs of study through their case manager. To find out more visit www.mycareereducation.org.