This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2024-2025 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
VCU offers many opportunities to pursue a graduate degree along with a certificate program and take advantage of course efficiencies. Students may combine a graduate degree and certificate or a professional degree and a certificate in the dual programs below. Follow the link to see complete details on these offerings.
Graduate degree and certificate programs
- Educational Leadership, Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a concentration in leadership studies/Medical Education, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate graduate certificate) [Dual degree and certificate]
- Health Administration, Master of (M.H.A.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Health Related Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Nursing Practice, Doctor of (D.N.P.)/Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Certificate in (Post-professional certificate)
- Nursing Practice, Doctor of (D.N.P.)/Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate in (Post-professional certificate)
- Nursing Practice, Doctor of (D.N.P.)/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Certificate in (Post-professional certificate)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (O.T.D.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Patient Counseling, Master of Science (M.S.) accelerated chaplain certification concentration/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Physical Therapy, Doctor of (D.P.T.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Social Work, Master of (M.S.W.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Graduate certificate)
- Social Work, Master of (M.S.W.)/Gender Violence Intervention, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate graduate certificate)
- Social Work, Master of (M.S.W.)/Nonprofit Management, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate graduate certificate)