University credit hours question

[waloshin]

I am curious if you have enough credits to graduate with a certificate from your university and you do. Do you loose those credits towards a bachelors degree later on?

Therefore, having to take the courses over again to obtain your bachelors degree.

Thanks

 

[rdowns]

Depends on the school and courses you took. Some should be able to be used to obtain a bachelors.

 

[waloshin]

Thank you. I had to leave university for financial reasons. I was left with enough credits to graduate with a certificate. So my university just emailed me asking if I would like to graduate with a certificate. Personally, I would find that to be embarrassing to walk across the stage for a certificate. I started out in liberal arts like everyone, therefore, I would graduate with a liberal arts certificate.

 

[adk]

In the US you would be able to return and apply previously earned credits toward a degree. You could also transfer them to another school at their discretion. I'm sure Canada is similar.

Also, take the certificate. You earned it. There's no shame in taking a break due to financials.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Best to ask your university, Wally.

 

[Meister]

You send your transcsripts to your states evaluation office and pay a few.
They will then determine what old credits will be transferable.

 

[waloshin]

Thank you for your input. Looks like I can graduate with the certificate and use the credit hours later on to finish my degree.