Graduate Certificate Programs

Graduate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology (18 credits)

The certificate in Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technologies provides professionals, parents, and other community members instruction and training in assessment, pedagogy, and technology that support students that relay on UDL and AT for learning.

For further program information contact:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Vicki McGinley - vmcginley@wcupa.edu
Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology

Graduate Education Technology Certificate (18 credits)

This Educational Technology Certificate provides technology-supported learning experiences that promote and enable the use of technology to improve learning, assessment, and instructional practices. This certificate supports and develops educator identities as fluent users of advanced technology, creative and collaborative problem solvers, and adaptive, socially aware experts. It addresses the goals of the National Educational Technology Plan and includes access to information during and after the program, using social networking, and collaborative projects.

For further program information contact:
Dr. Christian Penny - cpenny@wcupa.edu
Graduate Education Technology Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education (18 credits)

This hybrid/online Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education consists of six courses that can be used as a focus of inquiry towards a master's degree. It offers educators an interdisciplinary immersion in experiential learning strategies, entrepreneurial spirit and mindset using 21st century skills relevant to an ever changing global environment: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, problem/project based learning and cyber learning.

For further program information contact:
Patricia Benes - pbenes@wcupa.edu
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education Certificate

Graduate Business Certificate (18 credits)

The Graduate Business Certificate program is primarily intended for students who need knowledge of major business disciplines but have not yet committed to seeking an MBA. Admission into the Graduate Business Certificate program will be open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Students pursuing the Graduate Business Certificate can take courses within any of our learning formats (online or hybrid). Students seeking a Graduate Business Certificate must meet University academic policies related to grades and other certificate program requirements.

For further program information contact:
MBA Program Director
Dr. Paul Christ
Graduate Business Certificate

Graduate Health Care Management Certificate (18 credits)

The Graduate Health Care Management Certificate is designed to provide advanced study of issues, trends, and topics in health care management. This 100% online program addresses legal aspects of health care, approaches to the U.S. delivery system, advocacy and quality of health care services, technology and information management, and strategic leadership.

For further program information contact:
MPH Health Care Management Program Coordinator
Dr. Tanya Gatenby

tgatenby@wcupa.edu

Graduate Health Care Management Certificate

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Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (18 credits)

This online GIS certificateis designed for novices as well as experienced GIS professionals to expand technology skills and knowledge in this rapidly emerging field. Students gain practical experience using cutting edge technology in a range of applications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has identified geo-spatial technology as a "high-growth" industry suitable for professionals in planning business marketing, natural resource management and local government.

For further program information contact:
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Dottie Ives-Dewey
divesdewey@wcupa.edu
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

 

New programs coming soon in 2013

• Sports Psychology Concentration in M.S. Exercise and Sport Sciences