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Undergraduate Certificate Programs

BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE. EXPLORE A SPECIALIZED AREA OF STUDY.

As an undergraduate student, consider adding a certificate program. These programs require 12-18 credit hours and they cover areas such as business, diversity, information technology, languages, leadership, writing and more.

Combining any of these with your major field of study can open new career pathways and make you more competitive in today’s workplace.

Broaden your Knowledge. Explore a Specialized Area of Study.

Build on your skillset

The possibilities are endless. Love art? Become an online entrepreneur. Want to be an innovator? Earn a certificate in leadership development. With just 12-15 additional credit hours, you can add a certificate that will change your life.

Business principles
Learn the keys to business
Develop an understanding of how to make your organization successful.
Information technology
Increase your computer literacy
Learn to address hardware and software solutions for every business.
Leadership development
Achieve a leadership role
You’ll hone key skills for communicating and managing on a global scale.
Online entrepreneurship
Grow your business online
Prepare a business plan to turn your passion into a paycheck.
Diversify your education and stand out

Prepare to lead in a competitive job market

Displaying interest and expertise in multiple areas opens doors to many job opportunities. You can turn your passion project into a lucrative career with these additional certificates.

Increase your earning potential

By investing in your education, you show employers your value and you can seek higher salaries throughout your career.
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Become an expert in your field

Your broad skillset puts you ahead of many others in the job market, making you a more desirable candidate.
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Expand your job search

With a foundation in your major and a certificate, you'll have more industries to explore when looking for the right job.

How to add a certificate

It's simple. When you've chosen the one to take, contact either the office of the registrar or the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare the certificate.

You can start a certificate program once you've met its admission requirements.

Broaden your horizons

Combine your interests to build a better future

Adding a certificate – or more – to your degree program not only makes you more marketable, but it gives you options when making career choices. With just 12-15 additional credit hours, you can add a certificate that will change your life.