The Craft Certificate Program is designed for those seeking professional-level training in craft media without the objective of a college degree. This program also provides an opportunity for those who already have a degree and wish to focus on specialized training.

Students finishing the Craft Certificate Program receive a Certificate of Completion from the Appalachian Center for Craft. The certificate represents a significant level of accomplishment, but it is not a college degree.

Certificate Program admission standards are the same as for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program. Course requirements are similar to the BFA curriculum, but exclude general education courses and the BFA senior thesis project and exhibition.

Independent study credits may, at the discretion of the faculty advisor, be applied to a studio project representing the level of accomplishment at the culmination of studies.

Students in the Certificate Program generally maintain at least six credit hours of course work per semester and complete the foundation requirements within the first 18 credits in the program.

Craft Certificates are available in all five craft concentrations: clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood.

For specific information about the Craft Certificate programs, please contact the faculty advisor in each studio:

Although the Craft Certificate is a non-degree program, students must still be admitted to Tennessee Tech University. There is no federal/state financial aid available for the Certificate Program due to its non-degree status.