Admission into a graduate certificate program does not guarantee admission into a graduate degree program nor imply waiver of any requirements for admission into a graduate degree program. A separate application is required for admission to another degree granting program.
Official transcripts confirming a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited organization or nationally recognized agency must be submitted. Applicants are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for eligibility to enroll in a graduate certificate program.
*Certificates are not eligible to those seeking F-1 student visa status*
A graduate certificate in Computer Science Education is an investment in both professional and educational arenas. It equips individuals with specialized knowledge and pedagogical skills essential for effectively teaching computer science concepts. With the demand for qualified CS educators on the rise, this certificate opens doors to diverse career opportunities in academia, industry training programs, and educational technology development. Moreover, it empowers educators to inspire the next generation of innovators, fostering digital literacy and computational thinking skills crucial for success in the modern world. Overall, this certificate not only enhances career prospects but also contributes to shaping the future of education in a technology-driven society.
The cybersecurity management (CM) certificate will elevate your capabilities in an area experiencing faster than average occupational growth in the United States. Become a leader in your organization by adding to or updating your knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and information assurance. Through active learning, case studies, and projects, you will gain knowledge of principles and practices in developing and implementing an information assurance and cybersecurity plan for your organization.
The deaf/hard of hearing education (DHHE) certificate prepares you to effectively teach students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of education settings. The emphasis is on appropriately meeting the individual needs of children and youth, rather than promoting a specific communication philosophy. Depending on your background, you may need to meet certain pre-requisite coursework such as sign language, introduction to deaf education, and audiology. DHHE is also an emphasis area in our Master of Science in Special Education.
While earning your early childhood special education (ECS) certificate, you will learn to work with young children, with or at risk for developmental delays, and their families. You will learn to support families, assess young children with suspected developmental delays, develop appropriate intervention programs, and coordinate a variety of services in home, education, and community settings. ECS is also an emphasis area in our Master of Science in Special Education.
Minot State's graduate certificate in knowledge management (KM) will prepare you to be a knowledge leader in your organization by giving you the skills to use social spaces to present business solutions, collaborate, and transfer knowledge; describe how intangible assets create value; manage knowledge workers in a virtual environment; and exploit technology to enhance and accelerate management decisions.
Prepare yourself to lead organizations of the future, which includes building a diverse and inclusive work environment to maximize organizational outcomes. In our leadership studies (LS) certificate, you'll learn skills such as leadership communication, employee development, managing and mitigating conflict, and leading organizations through change initiatives.
Enhance your career with courses focused on three key business concepts: management, marketing, and information systems. Our management concepts (MC) certificate offers advanced skills in management with a two-semester program of study. You will gain knowledge of principles and practices in managing corporate and organizational resources, marketing functions, and an integrative managerial perspective for aligning competitive strategy, core competencies, and information system functions.
A graduate certificate in Math Education is an important step towards becoming an effective mathematics educator. It provides specialized training in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment methods tailored to the unique needs of diverse learners. This certificate enhances career prospects in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership roles. It also equips educators with the tools to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical literacy among students, empowering them for success.
A graduate certificate in Professional Writing equips individuals with refined communication skills crucial across diverse industries, enhancing job prospects and advancement opportunities. The program fosters mastery of various writing styles, from technical documentation to creative storytelling, empowering graduates to effectively engage audiences. Additionally, it cultivates proficiency in editing, proofreading, and content strategy, pivotal in today's competitive digital landscape. Beyond career benefits, the certificate instills confidence in articulating ideas cogently, fostering personal growth and enabling lifelong learning pursuits.
The special education strategist (SES) certificate is designed to prepare teachers as special education generalists. You will focus on supports for students who have learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism, and emotional/behavioral disabilities, while enrolled in the program. SES is also an emphasis area in the Master of Science in Special Education program.
A certificate in sports administration offers current sports professionals, including high school coaches and teachers, the opportunity to enhance their skills within one year by enrolling in four 8-week courses in sports. You will complete 12 credits to earn this certificate, which may be applied toward your Master of Science in Sports Management.
A certificate in trauma informed teaching offers teachers and other educators the informaiton they need to make trauma informed decisions in their pedagogy and curricular practices. You will complete 9 credits to earn this certificate.
A graduate certificate in Writing for Educators is a strategic investment in professional development. It equips educators with the essential skills to effectively integrate writing instruction across the curriculum, catering to diverse learning styles and enhancing student engagement. This specialized training empowers teachers to nurture critical thinking, communication, and creativity in their students, essential for success in academic and real-world settings.
