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With over 175 career-building programs available, we make achieving your goals more accessible. Search our wide range of programs below to find the bachelor’s or master’s degree, certificate, minor or accelerated program that best fits your needs.

Public Management Certificate
Public Management Certificate

Format: On Campus

Diversify your career paths in the public sector by learning management essentials, proposal writing, fundraising, budgeting, policy-making and negotiation skills. Gain specialized knowledge for leadership roles in government agencies, non-profits and public services. This certificate program requires 12 credit hours.

Regulatory Biology, Ph.D.
Regulatory Biology, Ph.D.

Format: On Campus

Prepare for advanced research in cell regulation, signal transduction, gene expression and cancer biology. Work with a major advisor and the advisory committee to formulate your plan of study and research proposal, and monitor your progress. Deepen your practice through teaching assistantships, conference presentations and article submission opportunities.

Applied Social Research, Accelerated Master's BA/MA
Applied Social Research, Accelerated Master's BA/MA

Format: On Campus

Acquire a deep understanding of societal issues and enhance your research skills while earning your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years (depending on your course load). Engage in a rigorous curriculum encompassing core courses like Sociology of Religion, Juvenile Delinquency, Racial and Ethnic Inequality, and Urban Social Change.

Gifted Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement

Format: Online

Designed for previously certified/licensed teachers who are seeking an endorsement as an intervention specialist to teach gifted and talented learners

Sustainable Urban Development Certificate
Sustainable Urban Development Certificate

Format: On Campus

Learn to create cities that are ecologically sound, socially just and economically prosperous. Prepare to contribute to urban planning agencies, real estate firms and environmental organizations to shape a more sustainable future. The certificate program consists of 13 credit hours.

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