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Indiana University offers the online Bachelor of General Studies, a liberal arts degree.  This program provides a unique opportunity to develop a multidisciplinary course of study that fulfills traditional university requirements in liberal arts and sciences.  This degree in liberal arts in customizable to meet specific goals for a college degree.

Students complete requirements in three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences.  The electives allow students to tailor the degree to their individual needs.  This degree in liberal arts provides a broad range of skills and knowledge that can further your current career or prepare you for professional programs or graduate school.  

This online degree program is hosted by Indiana University - South Bend.

Indiana University offers the Certificate in Technical Communication an online technical writing degree.  This online writing degree examines the process of gathering scientific, mechanical, chemical, legal, economic, medical, procedural, or other specialized information and presenting it to a targeted audience in a clear, useful, accurate, comprehensive, grammatically correct, and easily understandable form.  Students who earn this certificate develop the core knowledge, skills, and professional practices necessary for entry-level technical communicators.  They refine their abilities to gather and transform technical knowledge for a variety of audiences as they design, develop, and edit effective, usable publications using sound communication principles and current technology.

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Graduate Certificate in Analog Audio Electronics program from Indiana University serves both non-recording arts major students and professionals working in media production by providing training in audio electronics. Curriculum topics include:

• Electricity 
• Magnetism
• Circuit Components
• Circuit Devices
• System Design & Operation
• Maintenance of Audio Equipment
• Studio Maintenance

Indiana University offers the Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies, an online writing degree.  Students study the theory and practice of writing instruction, especially as it is practiced in composition courses at the high school and university levels.  With this degree in writing, you will gain a graduate-level education in composition studies.  This is useful for those who teach English as the high school or post-secondary level, or for those who want to teach writing at the community college or university level but do not hold an MA in English degree.  Courses cover topics including:

• Stylistics
• Issues in teaching writing
• Teaching college writing
• Advanced argumentative writing
• Rhetoric and composition

This online degree program is hosted by Indiana University - East.

IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Language & Literature focuses on the core tenets of writing and literature. Using context, logic, and audience, you learn to teach your students to craft sound arguments. 

This online English program develops your fluency with the theories of writing instruction. Study topics include:

• Pedagogy of composition and literature
• History of the English language and its linguistic structures
• Archival research skills
• Using technology in the humanities

For those educators with a master’s degree, this online English certificate program meets the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission’s dual-credit qualification standards. Furthermore, the credits from this program can apply towards an MA in English or a Master of Liberal Studies, should you want to continue your education.

Explore multicultural and international attitudes with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Teaching Children’s & Young Adult Literature. You will learn about equity, inclusion, and diversity through children’s literature.

This online English literature program imparts critical thinking skills. You will use research methods to enhance literacy and language-building skills. This includes such research methods as:

• Critical content analysis
• Literary analysis
• Discourse analysis

The online English coursework focuses on how books can bridge diversity in schools, communities, and individuals. You learn how to choose books that embody cultural, social, and linguistic diversity.

With your knowledge of what fosters engagement in diversity, you can succeed in careers from literacy educator or researcher to curriculum developer or teacher educator. Graduates can also work as librarians with their research training and specialized literacy knowledge.

The online Master of Science in Music Technology degree program is available from Indiana University Online.  This degree in music exposes students to computer-based music technology.  You will also learn about multimedia and interactive design and multimedia production techniques in this music degree.  Students develop skills in:

• Designing software
• Authoring tools and languages
• Applying multimedia concepts
• Managing technology facilities and projects

Graduates may pursue careers as producers, audio engineers, sound technicians, live sound engineers, mixed media specialists, studio designers, music editors, broadcast engineers, and production assistants.

The Master of Science in Technology with a Technical Communication track from Indiana University Online is an online technical writing degree.  With the rapid expansion of scientific and technical products and knowledge there is an increased need for professionals who are able to communicate this information in a way that is easy to use and understand.  This online writing degree prepares students to gather technical, scientific, mechanical, chemical, legal, medical, procedural, and more specialized knowledge and then pass this on to a targeted audience in a form that is both accurate and easy to understand.  Topics covered include:

• Communication design processes
• Usability of user documentation
• Visual technical communication
• Effective technical communication
• Applied research

Graduates are able to use a variety of media and contexts to create effective technical communication in careers as technical writers, technical communicators, technical editors, usability specialists, technical trainers, technical communication managers, and more. 

This graduate certificate is awarded by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).  IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies, an online social work degree.  This is an interdisciplinary field that deals with work, the workplace, and workers and their organizations.  It draws from the fields of history, economics, industrial relations, political science, law, sociology, communication, and philosophy, as well as other disciplines.  You gain a better understanding of where you and the labor movement fit into the economy, the political arena, and society as a whole.  The curriculum also includes writing courses, computer courses, economics, and history, teaching skills in critical thinking, reading, and analysis.

The online Certificate in Business Foundations (IUPUI) offers fast-paced, application-oriented instruction in fundamental business knowledge through courses designed for students with work and family commitments.  Courses cover topics such as accounting, business management, marketing, human resource management, financial management, and operations management.

Gain skill sets necessary for careers, such as:

• Customer service representative
• Human resource associate
• Administrative assistant
• Marketing assistant and more

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the online Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism. This certificate prepares students for careers in cultural attractions, art and culture organizations, historic preservation, cultural travel, food, and other cultural tourism interests. Students will learn about tourism principles in other countries, from wines of the world to cruise line management to museums and other attractions.

Online resources feature:

• Financial aid and admissions support
• Success coaching and academic advising
• Library access
• Tutoring and technological assistance

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The rise of media communication in addition to face-to-face interaction has brought about the need for new communication studies and skills. This online communication graduate certificate blends a traditional communication curriculum with media and digital communication topics to give students the skills necessary to effectively communicate in the modern world. These skills can be applied to jobs in business, government, education, etc.

Examples of course topics are:

• Human communication and the internet
• Media literacy
• Intercultural communication

The program offers several resources for student support such as online tutoring, career coaching, and library services.

The online Certificate in Human Resource Management equips the HR manager with vital skills in helping individuals, workgroups, and organizations. Courses focus on practical information and which can be applied to real workplace situations.  Courses cover subjects such as human resource management, occupational safety and health, personnel law, training methods, labor relations, compensation planning and management, and staff recruitment.

As a student of IU Online, benefit from:

• Federal financial aid
• Admissions and academic advising
• Library access and tutoring
• Technical assistance

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Certificate in International Leadership (IUPUI) provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, perceptions, and experiential learning opportunities appropriate for any student interested in supervising or leading individuals from different countries or preparing for international work assignments.  Students develop the tools necessary to understand the broad-based concepts associated with leadership in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in a global society.  Core courses are human behavior in organizations, leadership for a global workforce, principles of international management, and gender and diversity in management or intercultural communication.

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the online Certificate in Labor Studies, an online social work degree.  This is an interdisciplinary field that deals with work, the workplace, and workers and their organizations.  It draws from the fields of history, economics, industrial relations, political science, law, sociology, communication, and philosophy, as well as other disciplines.  Students can expect to take courses in labor studies, as well as courses in the arts and humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.  Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will have skills that you can apply to your day-to-day activities at your workplace, in your union, and in the community. You will have a better understanding of where you and the labor movement fit into the economy, the political arena, and society as a whole.

This online graduate certificate in organizational leadership provides advanced leadership training and prepares students for a variety of leadership and managerial positions. The program not only teaches leadership skills, but helps students discover and gain confidence in their own leadership style. Students learn to motivate and improve performance in individuals and groups. They learn to make sound, ethical decisions and how to determine which leadership behaviors are appropriate based on a certain situation.

Examples of course topics include:

• Human behavior in organizations
• Ethical decision making
• Global leadership

The online organizational leadership certificate program provides students with the same quality education as they would get in person with numerous resources and support programs.

Indiana University offers the online Certificate in Sports Tourism Development. This is an innovative program that blends the study of sport and tourism, and will prepare students for a career in amateur or professional sports, sport commissions, and other sport tourist leisure services.

Students can expect to take classes in tourism planning and development, management of sports events, and sport tourism development. In addition, students choose electives from such topics as sport in America, sport journalism, visitor behavior, sport marketing, planning and operating sport facilities, and more.

Online resources feature:

• Financial aid and admissions support
• Success coaching and academic advising
• Library access
• Tutoring and technological assistance

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the online Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development. With this certificate, students will have a foundation on which he or she can build a career in travel services. Students will gain core skills in global geography, marketing, travel trends, and travel segmentation, as well as experiential learning onboard a cruise line.

Students can expect to take courses, including but not limtied too:

• Tourism planning and development
• Marketing and sales
• Management and leadership
• Ecotourism

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics teaches a combination of skills, technologies, applications, and processes used by organizations to gain data-driven insights which are then used to aid decision-making across functions including finance, marketing, and operations.  The program provides working professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for contemporary business analytics.  This certificate is geared toward entry- to middle-level management and technology professionals.

Offered through the Kelley School of Business at Bloomington, students who complete this certificate program may apply it to an MBA.

The online Graduate Certificate in Business Management offers an understanding on how to improve business operations and is designed to equip students with practical business intelligence, IT leadership, and business research skills.  Students tailor coursework to their specific career goals.  Courses include operations management, economics for managers, financial management, and strategic marketing management, plus teach students how to make workdays more effective.

Offered through the Kelley School of Business at Indiana's Bloomington campus, students who complete this certificate program may transfer earned credits into an MBA program.

This online communication studies graduate certificate provides a broad and thorough foundation of communication skills and knowledge. The certificate program has a pedagogy focus and provides training for those who wish to teach communication classes at the High School or Community College level. Students are trained in presentation, debate, and persuasion techniques. They learn various approaches for conflict resolution and relationship management. There is also a strong emphasis on social media and other media communication, as well as political, social, and cultural differences that one must be aware of in order to effectively and respectfully communicate.

Examples of course topics are:

• Communication pedagogy
• Media criticism
• Family communication
• Intercultural communication

The online communication studies certificate program offers many resources and interactive opportunities to aid in students' success.

This online HR Development graduate certificate gives students the foundation to lead and manage the most valuable resource within organizations and businesses: people.

Potential careers include:

• Workplace training
• Employee development
• HR consultant

Examples of course topics are:

• Foundations of HR development
• Managerial training and development
• Organizational change

Courses focus on strengthening leadership skills and learning techniques for developing human resource strategies within the workplace to cultivate success.

The online program provides opportunities for interacting with faculty and fellow classmates, as well as access to support services to help students succeed.

The online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management (IU Bloomington) provides students with a better understanding of the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management issues, increasing knowledge and skill level.  Courses cover human resource management in nonprofit organizations, management in the nonprofit sector, and financial management for nonprofit organizations.   

Graduates perform better in areas such as:   

• Fundraising and development
• Managing nonprofit social services
• Parks and recreation

The online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management (IUPUI) can be adapted to the needs of pre-career and in-service individuals, and graduate students in other disciplines can use the program to supplement their primary fields with coursework in nonprofit management, possibly using these courses as part or all of a doctoral or master’s degree minor.  Courses cover human resource management in nonprofit organizations, management in the nonprofit sector, and financial management for nonprofit organizations.   

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

This online nonprofit management graduate certificate focuses on studying philanthropy and fundraising. Those who complete the program will learn a variety of techniques for finding donors and raising money for organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and more. The skills learned can be applied to a variety of careers, for example:

• Gift planning director
• Fundraising consultant
• Alumni relations director

Classes cover topics such as donor behavior, fundraising, and nonprofits and is based on the latest research on philanthropy. Students who complete the required courses for this online nonprofit management certificate have the option of applying to the Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies, and if accepted may be able apply these courses to the degree requirements.

Those who complete this online nonprofit management graduate certificate will leave with a better understanding of nonprofits and organizations that rely on philanthropic donations for success. Students learn the fundamentals of fundraising, grant writing, and project management. The skills learned in the program can be applied to a variety of organizational types, including those based on religion, education, arts, etc.

Examples of course topics include:

• Ethics in philanthropy
• Nonprofit sectors
• Practices of fundraising

The courses completed in this graduate certificate in nonprofit management online can be later applied to a master's degree in Philanthropic Studies if accepted into the program.

The graduate certificate in Public & Nonprofit Evaluation is an public administration certification online that prepares students for work in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students learn to evaluate progress, policies, and services within their workplace and determine and improve the effectiveness and value of these organizational characteristics. Examples of course topics include:

• Strategic management
• Research methods
• Statistical analysis

Students have access to online support and have interactive opportunities to give students the same quality education as on-campus learners.

The online Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management provides graduate training in the fundamentals of budgeting and finance for government and nonprofit organizations.  It is designed for pre-career students, including graduate students in other disciplines who seek additional capacity-building in an educational program, and for in-service professionals who seek additional expertise in current work or who plan to change professional roles.  Courses provide additional knowledge and skills in public financial management and control, governmental or nonprofit accounting, and public expenditure planning, management, and fiscal control.

This is an online public administration graduate certificate that prepares students for management roles in public or private sectors. Students take courses on topics such as:

• Public human resource management
• Public finance and budgeting

Those who complete the public administration online graduate certificate can later apply these courses to a master's program if they so chose, or can apply the skills directly to a career. Examples of potential careers include:

• Urban planning
• Community service
• Public housing

The online courses are taught by the same faculty that teach on-campus courses and students have access to online support when needed.

The online Graduate Certificate in Public Management (IUPUI) can be adapted to the needs of pre-career and in-service individuals, proving beneficial to career employees of public and private sector agencies seeking courses in public management or looking to move to a managerial role.  Graduate students in other disciplines also use the program to supplement their primary fields, possibly using these courses as part or all of a doctoral or master’s degree minor.  Courses include public management, public finance and budgeting, and public human resource management.

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Effective managers must be able to coordinate people, strategy, and resources while adapting to changing organizational priorities. Indiana University Bloomington’s hybrid MBA in Management provides advanced business education focused on developing the decision-making and leadership capabilities needed to manage organizations effectively. You’ll broaden your perspective on organizational performance, strategic management, and the challenges leaders face when guiding teams and implementing business priorities. This Management MBA is relevant for professionals pursuing advancement in general management, operations, consulting, business development, and organizational leadership.

The Master of Science in Technology with an Organizational Leadership track is an online organizational leadership degree from Indiana University Online.  This program is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in the modern workplace as they learn to apply organizational leadership theories to the workplace.  In as little as four semesters you can complete this degree that will allow you to lead research-based organizational change.  With this online information technology degree students are able to design and conduct workplace research to make data-guided decisions as they prepare for such careers as:

• Project manager or leader  
• Production control manager  
• Human resources professional  
• Technical consultant   
• Manufacturing supervisor  

This graduate certificate is awarded by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the Bachelor of Science in Informatics, an online computer information systems degree that goes beyond hardware and software.  Informatics builds strong technical skills, as well as an understanding of how we use technology to communicate, work, heal, play, and solve problems.  The program focuses on the social impact of computing-on how people and technology connect.  Career opportunities in informatics are numerous, spanning several fields and areas of specialization.  Informatics will help you prepare for an in-demand career that will take you wherever you want to go.

Graduates could expect to find employment in a wide array of jobs.  Qualifications for specific employment options vary depending on the structure and the nature of an individual’s program of study.  The many possibilities include:

• web developer
• systems analyst
• programmer
• IT consultant
• biotechnologist

Indiana University offers the Certificate in Applied Computer Science, an online computer science degree. This program introduces computer science principles, develops practical skills in market-driven software applications and prepares students to be successful with emerging technologies.  Students will have the ability to solve complex problems, design and implement algorithms, apply computer science theory to practical problems, adapt to technological change and to program in at least two languages.  Entry-level employment positions include the following:

• database development
• visual basic development
• webmaster
• multimedia development
• system and network administration (including security)

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the Certificate in E-Commerce Development, an online web development degree. This certificate will enable you to upgrade your current application development skills to Web-based platforms. Upon completion of the E-Commerce Development Certificate, students will have the skills and knowledge to build and maintain data driven e-commerce sites.

The E-Commerce Development Certificate consists of two tracks:

• ASP.Net Track: This track will focus on developing Web sites that utilize the Microsoft .Net Framework.
• Java Track: This track will focus on developing Web sites that utilize Java Beans and Java Server Pages.

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the Graduate Certificate in Data Science online degree. This certificate is geared towards the technology-oriented working professional and/or recent college graduate who is seeking an advantage in a competitive job market.  With the rapidly growing data science field, there is a rapidly growing need for professionals to fill these rolls. 

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science is an introduction to data science.  Graduate course topics include the following:

• cloud computing
• drug discovery
• high-performance computing
• analysis

Indiana University offers the Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction, an online computer information systems degree. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) uses research and principles from design, psychology, business, engineering, and computing. Student will learn to create technology that not only solves problems, but also is intuitive, functional, and enjoyable to use.

Human-Computer Interaction provides the answers to how Apple made the iPhone so unique, or how Amazon’s Kindle changed the way we read, or why your favorite websites are so easy to use when so many others make you want to scream.  Employers from around the country are seeking highly qualified junior and senior candidates with advanced degrees in HCI.  

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the Master of Science in Technology with an emphasis in Facilities Management as an online information technology degree.  This program is designed for working professionals in the field of facility management as planners, property managers, plant managers, facility managers, plant engineers or other related areas.  Courses cover a wide range of topics, with emphasis on project and contract management, engineering systems management, and energy management.  Core subject areas include energy management, contract management, maintenance and operation, planning, finances, engineering systems, telecommunications infrastructure, project management, and more.  Students will benefit from a shared virtual classroom with facility management professionals from around the world as they ensure the functionality of the built environment through the integration of people, places, processes, and technology.

This degree is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).  IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a social science that focuses on the definitions, causes, and prevention of crime, and with legal processes and the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders. This program is designed for students who have specific interests in the study of crime and criminology, law enforcement, crime scene investigation, the courts, correctional administration, probation, parole, or juvenile justice programs.

This program covers the following topics:

• theories about crime
• crime and public policy
• law
• criminal courts
• policing and corrections
• juvenile justice
• the practice of criminal justice

This program prepares you to attend graduate or law school or to assume positions in public and private agencies concerned with crime and its prevention.

This online degree program is hosted by Indiana University - East.

Prepare for a career leading others with this online homeland security degree. You will learn to lead in high-pressure situations. This interdisciplinary graduate certificate program is designed for people who work or will work in all levels of government, or with government contractors, private firms, and nongovernmental organizations. Gain formal training in hazard mitigation, public safety, and security.  

Since you will earn a homeland security degree online, you will be able to study when and where it is convenient, balancing your career with other obligations. You will also benefit from personalized support services.

Information privacy laws and policies are constantly changing. This online cyber security degree provides students with up-to-date information on current state and federal laws, policies, and regulations. Gain the skills needed to update and develop new laws, policies, and regulations. Learn to assess information privacy laws and assess new technologies and applications for information privacy issues. Graduates understand the broader context of information privacy issues, including:

• Cybersecurity
• Freedom of expression and association
• National security

Since you are earning this cyber security degree online, you are able to study when and where it is convenient, balancing your career and education. Benefit from personalized support services.

IU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising. This online higher education certificate imparts the skills and theories to succeed in academic advising.

Students study foundational concepts as they relate to student and adult development. Other courses within this higher education certificate program include:

• Multicultural counseling
• College and university administration
• Adult learning through the lifespan
• Learning and cognition in education

Graduates learn how to create equitable and inclusive environments for all students. You will develop your personal philosophy for advising and be able to define the experiences, needs, and characteristics of student populations.

IU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Adult Education to promote lifelong learning. As technology advances, adults must update their skills. This online adult education graduate certificate provides training for educators of adult learners.

Students acquire the foundations of adult learning and program planning. Other areas of focus include the historical, theoretical, and philosophical contexts of adult education. 

This online adult education program develops the skills and knowledge needed to educate adults. Graduates find success in roles such as:

• E-learning specialist
• Community college administrator
• Corporate trainer
• Human resource manager

You can become a professional archivist with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Archives Management. This online library science certificate program appeals to those wanting to keep abreast of changes in the field. Career changers also benefit from the online program.

Professionals in related fields, such as museum studies or history, find new careers with the online library science curriculum. Students gain skills and knowledge such as:

• Ability to serve a broad range of information seekers
• Identify and preserve a society’s cultural heritage
• Organize documentary records for institutions, groups, and individuals

You can learn to gauge student learning with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Assessment & Evaluation Methods. This online general education program trains you to better analyze summative, interim, and formative assessments.

Students study the development of standardized assessments, how to analyze and interpret data, and to communicate their findings. Courses in this online general education program cover educational assessment and psychological measurement. Other study topics include evaluation models and techniques.

Through critical thinking, students learn to identify design issues and strategize solutions. Career options include positions in areas such as:

• Universities
• Government agencies
• K-12 schools
• Research and industry

The Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia from IU Online uses the latest scientific research to prepare graduates to support K-12 students. School-based professionals appreciate the knowledge and skills learned in this online reading and literacy program. Others include:

• Teachers and administrators
• School psychologists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Literary coaches

The online reading and literacy coursework imparts best practices for detecting, assessing, and addressing reading disabilities and difficulties. Graduates can manage reading and literacy issues, including specific learning disabilities and dyslexia.

While this online reading and literacy program does not lead to initial teacher licensure, it is an Approved Dyslexia Training Program per the Indiana Department of Education. Courses may be applied to teachers’ Professional Growth Plans for license renewal.

Indiana University offers an online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education. This certificate examines the components essential to effective early childhood programs and explores practical, research-based strategies for creating environments where all children and families can thrive and grow.

Professionals who would benefit from this program include:

• Child care staff and teachers
• Family child care providers
• Preschool teachers
• Head Start and Early Head Start staff
• Special educators
• Early intervention specialists

The online Graduate Certificate in Education Law program was designed for professionals who want to develop a deeper knowledge base of educational legal issues.  Students who pursue this certificate are looking to develop a deeper understanding of the legal and ethical issues that impact their schools and can apply the law to real-life situations encountered daily in schools.  The program explores a wide variety of legal and ethical issues surrounding special education, harassment, freedom of speech, teacher dismissal, religion, civil rights for vulnerable populations, liability for student injuries, and student discipline.

IU Online meets the demand for EFL / ESL teachers with its Graduate Certificate in English as a Foreign Language / English as a Second Language Teacher Preparation. Today’s globalization of business makes this online ESL teacher training program relevant for both new and experienced teachers as demand increases for ESL teachers.

With an emphasis on literacy coaching, mentoring, and supervision, the online ESL graduate certificate program requires all students to participate in a practicum. Study topics within the coursework include the following:

• Language policy and planning
• Mentorship and literacy coaching of EFL / ESL teachers
• Instruction and assessment

Graduates find success in public and private schools. Other career options include working for nonprofits, vocational training programs, or international business settings.

IU Online addresses the need for ESL teachers with its Graduate Certificate in English as a Foreign Language / English as a Second Language Teaching. The globalization of communication, technology, and business increases the need for teachers of ESL and EFL.

As the spectrum of environments for ESL teachers continues to broaden, this online ESL certificate program benefits new or experienced teachers. Besides electives, a course in computer-assisted language learning prepares you for a practicum in language education. You gain knowledge and skills such as:

• Teaching English in global contexts
• Approaches to instruction and assessment
• Language foundations

For those wanting to work in higher education, IU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education & Student Affairs. Graduates can find employment with community colleges, junior colleges, four-year colleges, and universities.

This online higher education certificate program appeals to those currently working in student affairs who do not have a degree in this area. Students learn more about the field, apply theory to practice, and learn current issues and trends in student affairs.

Students may choose one elective course in adult education. Study topics of core courses include:

• Student development theory put into practice
• College and university administration
• Student affairs work in higher education

This online higher education graduate certificate prepares you for success in student affairs and operations of higher education institutions. Possible areas of employment include financial aid, academic advising, and admissions and enrollment.

IU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Systems Technology for those wanting to create robust instructional tools for effective learning environments. This online instructional design graduate certificate covers the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of new educational tools.

Students learn foundational concepts in instructional design and technology. Other study topics include:

• Effective writing for instructional technology
• Strategies for computer-mediated learning
• Evaluation and analysis of instructional methods

Graduates gain the knowledge to improve performance and learning for students. Possible careers include E-learning developer, corporate trainer, or instructional systems specialist.

You can learn to create constructive learning environments with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Learning Sciences, Media & Technology. This online instructional design certificate focuses on the influence of technology, learning, and media for highly effective learning environments.

Students gain a solid foundation in learning theory. The online instructional design coursework can make you a stronger trainer, manager, or teacher. Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Educational toy designer
• Learning program manager
• Instructional designer
• Educational researcher

Those who teach online appreciate the instructional design training offered in IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Online Instruction & Assessment. Students examine the foundations of effective technology integration in classrooms and virtual spaces.

The online instructional design coursework strives to help educators create effective classroom environments, develop solid assessment practices, and successfully engage learners. Students learn through the evaluation and preparation of instructional materials.

Besides covering Instructional media applications, students learn how to deliver online content. Study topics include:

• Development of online teaching materials
• Engagement in instructional delivery
• Effective and targeted assessment
• Frameworks for technology integration

To meet the needs of learners and educators in online and blended educational formats, IU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning Practices. This online instructional design certificate program teaches the strategy of instructional materials for online and hybrid spaces.

By learning the foundations of online instruction, you can advance your career as a stand-out candidate. Graduates learn to facilitate student learning through an online platform, keeping pace with our digital age.

Educational professionals, including corporate trainers and online program developers, benefit from this program. Students can tailor their education with a choice of specialization tracks:

• Adult education
• Designing experiences
• Equity and cultural inclusion for diverse learners

The online Graduate Certificate in Preparing Educators of Students with Autism program is designed for providers who desire to understand and utilize the most current assessment and intervention methods in their care delivery.  The interactive nature of the academy allows students to strengthen their skills and build collaborative networks.  The program courses review current research and evidence-based practices in autism assessment and intervention and incorporate perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

It is rare to find a library science certificate program that prepares teachers for positions as school librarians. IU Online offers just such a program with its Graduate Certificate in School Librarianship. 

Through this online library science program, K-12 educators learn ways to engage students creatively as librarians. Graduates can work with teachers on all aspects of student learning.

You can lead collaborative planning sessions with colleagues to design instruction as a curricular leader. The goal is for an education that blends information literacy, technology literacy, standards of content-area concepts, and media literacy standards.

Besides stepping up as a leader in your school library, you learn to manage your staff, technology, and facilities. You can step into roles such as:

• Library media specialist
• Library media teacher
• Elementary, middle, or high school librarian

IU offers an MS in Education in International & Comparative Education. This online general education master’s degree focuses on the relationship between education and the cultural, economic, political, and social developments of national and regional school systems.

Students develop research and analytic skills. They gain knowledge that broadens their intellectual and international outlooks regarding general education. 

The online international and comparative program allows for concentration in functional areas such as educational leadership or higher education administration. Other areas of specialization include:

• Sociology of education
• Education and social issues
• History of American education 
• Anthropology of education

The online Certificate in Analog Audio Electronics program from Indiana University provides non-recording arts major students and professionals working in media production with training in audio electronics. Curriculum topics include:

• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Circuit Components
• Circuit Devices
• System Design & Operation
• Maintenance of Audio Equipment
• Studio Maintenance

With the online Associate of Science in Histotechnology, students will study laboratory techniques to conduct research, diagnose diseases, and instruct others with histologic technology. This online program will enhance students’ knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, and mechanical skills. Students will practice manual dexterity, precision, and hand-eye coordination. This program requires access to a qualified training laboratory with a certified histotechnologist as a mentor.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Histotechnology
• Histotechnology practicum
• Comprehensive experience in histotechnology

Many organizations are searching for experienced histotechnicians, including hospitals, clinics, urology labs, veterinary clinics, pathology departments, and public health facilities. Dedicated, engaging faculty bring real-world scenarios to the classroom. The online associate’s degree in histotechnology prepares graduates for an exciting future in science.

Advance your knowledge with this online bachelor’s degree in health science.  This interdisciplinary program focuses on health promotion and disease prevention, the primary goals of the healthcare field.  Complete courses on promoting wellness in families, organizations, and society.  Learn to make a difference using research, health education, policy making, and health communication. 

Customize your degree by choosing from these tracks:

• Community Health Education
• Health Administration

Regardless of your path, the online nature of this degree allows you to further your education or even prepare for a master’s degree program without interrupting your current career and family life.

Make a difference in healthcare with these online health informatics degree programs.  With the healthcare field evolving and using electronic record-keeping, there is a growing demand for registered health information administrators.  

Learn to design and manage health information systems, meeting legal, medical, and ethical requirements.  Acting as a liaison between medical professionals, patients, and insurance providers, graduates of these health informatics online degrees ensure patient data is:

• Secure
• Accurate
• Accessible

With a health informatics bachelor degree online, you will have the flexibility needed to earn your degree without interrupting your current career.  This is the only difference between the traditional, on-campus program and the online version.  Students are still taught by the same faculty and are able to interact with and seek help from professors and peers.

Prepare for a career in the healthcare industry or graduate studies with the online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Students receive one-on-one support with success coaching. A 24/7 contact center provides support for students anytime they may need it.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Disability and society
• Aging and the older person
• Health promotion and disease prevention

Career opportunities for graduates include hospital administration, family care, medical sales, insurance, and medical research coordination. Students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary for their careers. For a flexible, affordable way to get a quality education without putting your life on hold, the online bachelor’s degree in health sciences will pave the way to a successful career in the healthcare industry.

Indiana University offers the online Certificate in Gerontology. This program examines the aging process, and looks at both health and disability among the elderly.

Topics of study include the following:

• Nutrition
• Aging
• Exercise

Students can expect to participate in a service-learning experience in an agency on aging or in a long-term care facility. Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will have the information needed for employment in adult healthcare facilities.

This undergraduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Certificate in Histotechnology program from Indiana University is designed for students who are already working in histology labs and wish to increase their professional knowledge in all areas of histologic technology. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Histotechnician Certification Examination HT(ASCP) administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology's Board of Registry. 

By enrolling in the online Certificate in Medical Coding, you will study patient data organization, insurance verification, electronic health records, billing, and payment recording. Learn government regulations, private payer policies, and medical terminology. Upon completing the online medical coding certificate, you are eligible to seek the Certified Coding Associate offered by the American Health Information Management Association.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Information governance
• Health care reimbursement systems
• CPT Coding

The online certificate program is taught by experienced and dedicated professionals. The online format allows a flexible and productive educational experience. The online certificate in medical coding prepares graduates for successful careers in medical coding, benefits, medical billing, documentation, customer service, and beyond.

The online Certificate in Nutrition prepares students for professional programs such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and other healthcare fields. Students receive one-on-one support with success coaching. A 24/7 contact center provides support for students anytime they may need it.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Human nutrition through the lifespan
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Nutrition and exercise

The online certificate in nutrition prepares graduates for successful careers in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy offices, dental offices, and more. The online format allows students a flexible educational experience that fits their schedules. A high-quality curriculum prepares graduates for real-world scenarios in the workplace.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics, a program designed for licensed physicians, nurses, and other clinical health care professionals. These professionals seek to improve health care safety and quality, maximize workflow efficiencies and preserve user and patient satisfaction. Clinical informatics uses information technology, computer science, and knowledge management to deliver safe and efficient healthcare services. Under new government regulations, the need for qualified clinical leaders is greater than ever.

Studies include, but are not limited to:

• Health informatics
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Consumer health informatics
• Clinical information systems

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology Infection Control and Prevention is designed for working professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, and population health. Through this online program, students will learn to recognize public health issues and work with others to resolve them. Students will learn medical investigation techniques, how to work with data and software, and advanced analytical skills in the field of epidemiology.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Cancer epidemiology
• Public health surveillance
• Foundations in public health informatics

Graduates will acquire the skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors. They will have a better chance of receiving a raise or promotion. Whether seeking advancement in a career or switching careers, the online graduate certificate program will pave the way for success in the epidemiology field.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Health. This program will provide graduate students, individual practitioners, and professionals working with the elderly a substantive foundation in gerontology coursework at the graduate level and opportunity to apply knowledge through a practicum experience.

Courses cover the social, cultural, biological and psychological aspects of gerontology. Current issues in pharmacology, the family, exercise physiology, and the diversity of the older adult population are featured. The interactive, multimedia courses use case studies from current practitioners.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange. This program is designed for post-baccalaureate graduates in healthcare degree programs who desire specialized training in information systems, storage, and retrieval.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will

• Gain knowledge in secure biomedical information management and exchange
• Become proficient in coding, classification, and medical terminologies
• Learn data management.

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online Graduate Certificate in Medical Management is designed for professionals in all aspects of healthcare. It combines frontline and administrative backgrounds so that students may have a comprehensive understanding of healthcare challenges facing the population. Through leadership training and group professional development, this online program prepares students to tackle a wide range of medical issues.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Business management of patient care
• Healthcare system strategy and innovation
• Value creation and financial performance in healthcare systems

The content of this online program can be applied immediately to current healthcare positions, including jobs in nursing, management, therapy, hospital marketing and care coordination. Students enjoy access to a variety of academic and other support services. The online graduate certificate program in medical management helps to ensure job success in the continuously growing healthcare industry.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Bloomington). This certificate will help advance your career in public health by expanding your professional network. The curriculum courses include the social and behavioral determinants of health, environmental health, the organization and administration of public health programs, and applied epidemiology and biostatistics. In addition, you complete a career-building practicum.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (IUPUI). This certificate is designed to meet the needs of public health professionals who are seeking the opportunity to continue their education while working.

The core courses of public health include the following:

• Fundamentals of epidemiology
• Environmental science in public health
• Social and behavioral science
• Biostatistics

This graduate certificate is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

Indiana University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Safety Management. The curriculum covers safety education and training strategies, safety management in business and industry, risk assessment and compliance, and safety and health program design. Students will learn how to facilitate the delivery of effective safety education and training, use analytical methods to determine and manage risk, and evaluate and control workplace hazards. In addition, a large focus will be placed on developing, implementing, and evaluating safety and health programs.

The online Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health provides training in the prevention, promotion, and management of sexual and reproductive health issues. Students will explore research in reproductive health, analyze data, review epidemiology, and gain fundraising skills. In addition, students will study health surveillance, and identify technical aspects of funding.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Social and behavioral determinants of health
• Sexual health research and evaluation
• Advanced instructional methods in sexual and reproductive health

The online graduate certificate can open doors to exciting career opportunities, such as family planning, counseling, behavior intervention, teen health management, and more. Students will learn skills to achieve success in their future endeavors. The online graduate certificate program is the flexible, affordable path to quality education.

Indiana University offers the online Master of Science in Product Stewardship, a degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the emerging field of product stewardship. Product stewardship is the responsible management of a product's design, manufacture, sale, use, and disposal to reduce the product's health, environmental, social, and safety impacts while at the same time maximizing economic benefits. It is an emerging and evolving profession that addresses local, national, and global issues related to the environment, worker health and safety, and social accountability as they relate to the design, use, and disposal of everyday products. The product stewardship profession is growing and evolving to meet this societal demand.

Specialized product stewardship courses include:

• Hazard, exposure and risk assessment
• Regulatory affairs
• Product improvement and sustainability
• Strategy and management

This degree is awarded by Purdue University at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

The online MS in Recreation with a concentration in Recreation Administration degree program from Indiana University includes coursework in:

• The philosophy of leisure and recreation
• Human resource management
• Finance and budget
• Research in health, kinesiology, and recreation
• Statistics in public health

Graduates are prepared for positions as recreation and parks directors, campus recreation program directors, park managers, and facility operations coordinators. 

The online MS in Recreation with a concentration in Recreational Therapy degree program from Indiana University teaches students how to use recreation and leisure activities as a tool to improve function and well-being for people living with disabilities or illnesses. This can be done through a variety of activities including sport, wellness focums, drama, music, dance, and community reintegration. The curriculum focuses on:

• Measuring clinical outcomes
• Delivery of therapeutic interventions
• Administration theory and management practices
• Research in health, kinesiology, and recreation
• Statistics in public health

The online BA in Natural Science & Mathematics with a concentration in Mathematics degree completion program from Indiana University Online offers an attractive, flexible, Liberal Arts degree that prepares students for a variety of career choices. The common core for this program consists of courses in:

• Calculus
• Proof Techniques
• History of Mathematics

The online BS in Mathematics degree completion program from Indiana University Online provides students with an opportunity to finish their bachelor's degree and qualify for a variety of career choices. The common core of the curriculum includes:

• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Modern Algebra 
• Real Analysis 
• Mathematical Modeling

The remaining courses are largely electives within Mathematics, giving students the option to choose an area of specialization, such as financial mathematics or pure mathematics.

The online Certificate in Applied Mathematics program from Indiana University provides non-math major students with the opportunity to enhance their careers by gaining a strong background in applied mathematics. The curriculum includes:

• Linear Algebra
• Elementary Differential Equations with Applications
• Elementary Computational Methods
• Mathematical Models and Applications

The online Certificate in Pure Mathematics program from Indiana University provides non-math-major students the opportunity to enhance their education with a strong background in pure mathematics. Courses go beyond the level of Calculus I, II, and III, preparing students for careers such as:

• Mathematical Technician
• Data Analyst 
• Data Scientist 
• Investment Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Statistician

Climb the career ladder with this online biology degree. Learn to analyze and explore the nature of life and living organisms with this degree which is offered 100% online. You will learn to break down and analyze biological concepts for undergraduate students and to develop and analyze hypotheses and experiments. Graduates are able to understand scientific literature and have an advanced understanding of biology in the natural world. 

By completing this biology degree online, you will be able to continue working as you study. Study wherever it is convenient without commuting to campus.

The online Graduate Certificate in Mathematics program from Indiana University offers graduate-level education in mathematics, including topics of:

• Analysis
• Algebra
• Topology
• Geometry
• Applications
• Probability
• Statistics

The online PhD in Nursing Science from Indiana University Online prepares students to become nurse scientists who conduct cutting-edge research in nursing education, health systems, and clinical science to enhance the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. Graduates of the program are expected to:

• ​Synthesize knowledge from nursing as well as biological and behavioral sciences to investigate health phenomena
• ​Utilize analytical and empirical methods to extend nursing knowledge and scholarship
• ​Conduct and communicate independent research that advances the body of scientific knowledge 
• ​Defend the social significance of the extended knowledge base of nursing
• ​Interpret nursing science within an inter-disciplinary context