Certificate of Veterinary Education

Certificate of Veterinary Education (CVEd)

The CVEd certificate is for veterinary professionals who aspire to teach in education or faculty who serve in veterinary education programs to develop a foundation in educational theories and practices. This program is conducted jointly with the MVEd program, with students enrolled in MVEd courses.

CVEd Program Overview

The CVEd is designed to train the next generation of educators and equips today’s veterinary professionals and educators with enhanced teaching effectiveness to support various learning needs, foster educational excellence, and move VetMed forward. Designed with 100% online flexibility, the program is ideal for working veterinary educators and professionals who wish to further their education while maintaining their careers.

This program does not lead to additional licensure qualifications.

CVEd Admissions Standards and Application Process

Admissions Standards

All applicants to the CVEd must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university
• Proof of DVM, a four-year baccalaureate degree in a veterinary-related field, or credentialed veterinary technician with proof of licensure*
• Seeking entry to higher education or currently working in veterinary education
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
   

The LMU-CVM CVE Program Director and Graduate Admissions Committee may recommend applicants with exceptions to these admissions requirements, subject to the LMU-CVM Dean who has final approval.

*Applicants who meet all other admissions criteria but work in a state that does not provide veterinary technician credentialing may contact CVMGradPrograms@LMUnet.edu for eligibility.

**Applicants with a cumulative GPA below the minimum GPA may be considered for the program, but they will be admitted under automatic academic probation for their first semester.

Required Application Materials

To apply to the CVEd program, the following must be completed and/or submitted:

1. PostbacCAS Application
2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended
   • Foreign transcripts, including from previous DVM programs, must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silney & Associates, Inc. before submission. Transcripts from Ross University’s DVM program can be ordered directly from the institution without a transcript evaluation service
   • All final grades on foreign transcripts will be included in final GPA
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s work and ability and can, therefore, evaluate their potential for success in this graduate program
4. One (1) personal essay (500 words) that professionally articulates a response to the following prompts: Explain your motivation for obtaining a Certificate of Veterinary Education, how your background and training have prepared you for this program, and how/why this skill set will help you in your career goals.
5. Application Fees (PostbacCAS)
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    

Application Process & Notifications

Application Submissions

Term of Enrollment

There are two enrollment terms for the CVEd program: Spring and Fall. Admitted applicants are expected to begin the program in the designated term listed in their acceptance letter but may request a deferment for up to one (1) year under special circumstances.

CVEd Academic Progress, Standards, and Policies

Requirements for Graduation

Successful completion of the CVEd requires

• Completing a minimum of 14 credit hours
• Completing all degree requirements with a > 2.85 overall GPA

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Any CVEd student found to have performed below a 2.85 GPA in a semester will be placed on academic probation for the following semester and may remain on academic probation until their cumulative program GPA meets the standard.

CVEd Curriculum

The Certificate of Veterinary Education (CVEd) is a fully online, asynchronous program available on a full-time or part-time basis, requiring 14 graduate credit hours to earn a certificate. The certificate may be completed in two (2) consecutive semesters.

Enrollment Status as Determined by Credit Hours

• Full-time status is a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits in a Fall or Spring semester.
• Part-time status is anything less than nine (9) graduate credits in the Fall or Spring semester.

Financial aid is not available for this certificate, regardless of credit hour load. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services if you have questions.

Maximum Timeframe for Program Completion

CVEd students must complete their studies within two (2) years after initial registration.

Extensions for any program completion timeframes require approval of the Program Director and the LMU-CVM Dean. The student bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring completion of all degree requirements.