Certificates

This certificate program teaches you how to use data to understand biological systems and the relationships that shape them. You’ll learn how to analyze complex datasets and reveal the patterns behind living systems.

Additionally, in this program, you’ll:

• Apply computational tools to life sciences data.
• Build on your life sciences knowledge.
• Gain sought-after data analysis skills.
• Learn how to apply data science to life sciences data.
• Practice combining and analyzing life sciences data types.
• Study genomics experimental design.

After completing this certificate, you’ll understand these new life sciences data formats, be able to discuss the ethical implications of biological data and apply computational tools to life sciences data.

The well-paid, in-demand jobs you’ll be prepared for

This program prepares you for some of the fastest-growing jobs in the country.

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), the employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36% from 2023-2033. And these roles had a median annual wage of 108,020 as of May 2023.
• Similarly, the BLS projects employment of computer and information research scientists to grow 26% during that same time range. And the median annual wage for these roles was $145,080 as of May 2023.

Enhance your qualifications in criminology, criminal justice or public administration by learning how to identify patterns in criminal behavior, analyze trends across time and location, and apply evidence-based methods to support law enforcement and policy decisions.

This program can stand alone or complement a graduate degree like the Master of Arts in criminal justice. It’s also ideal if you’re interested in crime analysis without pursuing the more technical Master of Science in crime analysis.

The skills you’ll develop

In this program, you’ll build a foundation in the tools and methods used by crime analysts. Courses focus on both theory and real-world application, including:

• Crime mapping using geographic information system (GIS) software.
• Criminal network identification through social network analysis (SNA).
• Statistical methods for analyzing crime trends.
• Data management and the systematic processing of criminal intelligence.

You’ll work with real-world data and apply insights to complex issues in criminal justice. These skills can advance your career, equipping you to support law enforcement, community safety and justice initiatives at local, state or federal levels.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

This program is ideal for professionals or graduate students with a background in criminal justice, criminology or related fields.

You may be a strong candidate if you’re:

• Comfortable working with data and statistics.
• Interested in crime prevention, public safety or justice reform.
• Looking to specialize in crime analysis without pursuing a full graduate degree.

Most applicants hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, psychology, sociology or a related discipline. While experience with statistics is helpful, it’s not required. You may choose to complete a statistics course before applying for additional preparation.

You may already be working in law enforcement, probation, corrections or courts, or you might be transitioning into a more analytical role. This certificate also benefits professionals already working in crime analysis who want to formalize their training.

This program equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed for a career in semiconductor manufacturing and processing. You’ll learn the intricate processes involved in fabricating electronic devices at micrometer and nanometer scales, from wafer processing to assembly. The program also prepares you to work on creating semiconductor devices, such as solar cells, LEDs and transistors, as well as in semiconductor fabrication equipment manufacturing, where you'll develop the tools and processes critical to producing these devices.

This program’s curriculum is shaped by input from industry leaders, ensuring you're trained in the most relevant and in-demand skills. By mastering these complex techniques, you'll be well-positioned to thrive in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of semiconductor manufacturing.

The in-demand skill set you’ll develop

Throughout this program, you'll develop an in-demand skill set that empowers you to create the devices driving modern electronics. You'll gain hands-on experience designing semiconductor process controls and mastering cleanroom processes and tools essential for fabricating these devices. As you dive deeper into the curriculum, you'll apply advanced research techniques, including SEM, SIMS, TEM and Auger, along with materials and device characterization methods to solve complex semiconductor processing challenges.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

This certificate program is ideal for individuals seeking employment with semiconductor device or equipment manufacturers, or those already working in these roles who want to enhance their skill set. If you're a technician or process engineer in the semiconductor industry, this program will deepen your expertise and open up new opportunities. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, physical science or other related field, such as chemistry or physics, from a regionally accredited institution is required.

For those considering further education, applying for ASU’s online Master of Science in materials science and engineering alongside this certificate allows you to transfer all 15 certificate credits to the MS program with just one application fee. Alternatively, if you start with this certificate program and later apply to the MS program, you can transfer up to six credits initially and have the option to transfer the remaining credits upon admission to both programs.

This instructional design certificate prepares you to further or shift your career in training and development, learning design or instructional design. Using various e-learning platforms, you’ll learn how to design, develop, deploy and manage advanced technical learning techniques. Starting with a foundation in modern learning theory, you’ll learn how to apply instructional design principles and practices to create learner-centered instructions.

In this program, you'll have opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios with the use of existing and emerging technologies. Examples of this may include designing online courses, e-learning programs and other digital learning experiences. Upon graduation, you can apply what you’ve learned in higher education, corporate learning, governmental organizations, museums, nonprofits and other organizations that emphasize innovative learning experiences.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

As an ideal candidate for this program, you’ll be interested in instructional design, learning design and technology development for education. You may have experience working in educational settings focused on the training and development of new technologies to improve learning experiences. You could also work in roles related to learning design within nonprofits, government organizations or non-governmental organizations (NGO’s). Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role or make a career change, this graduate certificate can help you achieve your goals specific to learning/instructional design and technology.

Please note, this certificate focuses on the theories and practices of learning design and technologies, which are predominantly oriented toward adult learners. Therefore, the information covered in this program is not directly intended for K-12 classroom teachers. However, if you’re interested in transitioning from K-12 teaching to instructional design, explore this article to hear from two teachers who made the switch.

A graduate certificate in multilingual education prepares you to educate bilingual and multilingual learners in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, colleges, universities, organizations and businesses serving linguistically diverse populations. In this certificate program, you’ll learn skills for assessing language use and content area knowledge. You’ll also gain a strong foundation in supporting language acquisition for multilingual learners.

This educating multilingual learners graduate certificate is 15 credit hours and can be completed within a two-year period while concurrently pursuing an online graduate degree or as a stand-alone certificate. Students pursuing this certificate may already be working with diverse populations, such as refugees or immigrants in nonprofit organizations, or students of all ages in academic or professional settings. 

Does this multilingual certificate lead to teacher certification?

No. This educating multilingual learners certificate program doesn’t lead to teacher certification and isn’t designed to lead to a specific endorsement. Certification and endorsement varies by state. 

If you're already working in an educational environment, this certificate will give you a competitive advantage with the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective educator for multicultural students. Individuals looking to become TESOL certified may be interested in ASU Online’s Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

What is multilingual education?

Multilingual education lays a solid foundation for learning and promotes literacy in multiple languages. It facilitates learning in academic subjects, as well as knowledge in another language. Learning outcomes are improved as a result of improved communication and interaction between teacher or instructor and learner. 

A multilingual instructional environment raises the quality of education by emphasizing the comprehension of ideas and cultivating creativity. With a certificate in educating multilingual learners, you can be a part of an innovative approach to education and instruction.

Sustainability is a major area of growth across many industries, such as business, education, engineering and more. In this certificate, you’ll study systems thinking and solutions-based problem-solving to address sustainability challenges. You’ll also learn to communicate and collaborate with individuals from various backgrounds, preparing you to incorporate sustainability principles into any role. Additionally, this program provides you with the foundational knowledge required to integrate sustainable thinking into any academic or professional field.

Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals

In this sustainability certificate program, your core curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of sustainability and sustainability science, change management and sustainability leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose electives that match your interests and career goals. Elective topics you can choose to explore include:

• Clean air, energy and water.
• Climate transformation.
• Corporate social responsibility.
• Human rights.
• International development.
• Policy.
• Sustainable food systems.
• Urban sustainability.

Please note you can be admitted to this certificate program with any accredited bachelor’s degree, it does not have to be in sustainability or related to sustainability specifically. This program generally attracts students who are hoping to transition into sustainability roles in their organization or have been tasked with implementing sustainability in their current role.

Should I earn a sustainability master’s or graduate certificate?

When deciding whether a sustainability master’s or graduate certificate is right for you, it’s important to take the time of completion and your specific career goals into account. The sustainability certificate includes 15 total credit hours, whereas the master’s program features at least 30 total credit hours.

The certificate can be taken independently as a source of professional development or as a supplement to another graduate program. If you’re a current graduate student interested in learning about sustainable concepts and how to incorporate them into areas of specialization, you may benefit from this certificate.

Additionally, non-degree seeking students can earn this certificate to learn about the field before enrolling in a full degree program. Students may be able to transfer credits from this graduate certificate into the Master of Sustainability Leadership program.

This certificate is designed for working professionals and graduate students interested in food policy as it relates to the safety and quality of foods. Featuring a curriculum that’s aligned with local, state and national health and safety initiatives, including the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations, this program focuses on the downstream evaluation of the production, processing and preparation of food and food products. You’ll also learn about quality systems and how to assess food safety hazards, such as waterborne and food pathogen outbreaks.

Does completing this result in National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) certification?

The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) certification is needed to pursue a career as a registered sanitarian or food safety and protection inspector. While this certificate helps to prepare you to sit for food safety certification exams, it doesn’t automatically result in certification. It’s important to note that other required criteria, such as experience, fieldwork and background checks, must be met to sit for the exam.

What’s the difference between this graduate certificate and a food safety master’s?

While this graduate certificate provides an overview of important food safety and protection knowledge, it differs from a comprehensive master’s program. This certificate is designed for working professionals or graduate students who want to take specialized food safety courses.

Differently, the Master of Science in regulatory science with a concentration in food safety offers these same food safety courses, with the addition of six in-depth regulatory science courses that focus on the overall regulatory structure, authority and regulations of the FDA. Regulatory science courses provide the knowledge to develop new approaches and tools to assess the safety, quality, performance and efficacy of all FDA products.

Do you want to learn more about this program and other graduate health programs offered by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Register now for an upcoming live, virtual information session.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is tasked with preparing for, preventing and responding to domestic emergencies, including terrorism and natural disasters. In this online homeland security certificate, you’ll learn about the nature, structure and operations of U.S. homeland security systems. You’ll also cover topics related to countering domestic, international and cyber terrorism.

Who is a good candidate for this certificate program?

As the field of homeland security continues to grow, employers increasingly need professionals with counterterrorism and security skills. This certificate assists students who are interested in leading and managing in this field.

If you’re interested in or are already a student in the Master of Arts in criminal justice program, it’s important to note that this certificate can be combined with the criminal justice master’s at no extra cost or time of completion. Through this combination, you’ll take this graduate certificate's coursework as your master’s elective credits, allowing you to specialize in homeland security and improve your skills in a number of fields. By taking both the master’s program and certificate, you may find promotion opportunities within your organizations or seek employment related to homeland security in public law enforcement, private security and intelligence agencies.

This certificate is ideal for experienced health care professionals. As a student, you’ll receive training on how to educate future nurses in academia or for nursing staff development.

This certificate is a nondegree, 15-credit-hour program of study offered to full- or part-time students. The selected courses for study complements the master’s and doctorate degrees in nursing and advanced nursing practice. If you’re enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you can take the certificate courses as electives.

Additionally, this certificate’s curriculum is the foundation for the Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in nursing education degree, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Are you interested in learning more about this program and other graduate nursing programs offered by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Register now for an upcoming live, virtual information session.

What you’ll learn in this nursing education certificate program

This nursing education certificate eases the transition into education and positions you as stronger candidates for future jobs. You’ll take courses on curriculum development and teaching strategies in academic and practice settings. You’ll also learn about the design and delivery of mediated instruction and how to produce and evaluate programs.

As a nurse education certificate student, you’ll need to complete a teaching practicum arranged in your state. During this practicum, you’ll work with a mentor with qualifying credentials in nurse education. This practicum provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge of curriculum, evaluation and teaching principles in academic and/or practice settings.

This certificate provides an understanding of aging and emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary expertise in delivering effective services to older adults. Courses focus on building interprofessional teams and fostering sustainable, mutually beneficial community partnerships to improve health outcomes for aging populations.

After completing the introductory course on aging, you’ll earn a certificate of completion in interprofessional education from the Edson College of Nursing Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research. This course provides a sound foundation for the rest of the program, where you may explore:

• Communicating with aging populations.
• Empathizing with the challenges faced by older adults.
• National health initiatives and health care policy.
• Older adults’ contributions to families, communities and society.

The Gerontological Society of America recognizes ASU as an age-friendly university. This certificate’s curriculum aligns with the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Competencies for Graduate Education. Additionally, the courses were reviewed and approved by the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for the gerontological coordinator credential from the NAPG.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

Pursuing this interprofessional healthy aging certificate will enhance your work with older adults in any capacity. The versatile curriculum supports career paths ranging from business and education to marketing and architecture.

If you’re a health care professional or first responder, you’ll gain specialized training to meet the needs of aging populations. This certificate is also valuable if you’re a family caregiver, empowering you to provide care and navigate the complexities of the health care system. Additionally, your expertise can strengthen your advocacy efforts with lawmakers or funding agencies at local and national levels.

If you’re considering a graduate degree, you can choose courses that align with our Master of Science in aging online for a seamless transition into advanced study. Register for an upcoming live, virtual information session to learn more.