Graduate Certificate
Ready to upskill? Supplement and elevate your knowledge as you quickly earn a new credential. If you’re looking for a more immediate return on your investment, a graduate certificate might be right for you.
Certificate Programs
Arts and Culture Management
Communication
Management
Environmental Policy and Management
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Geographic Information Systems
Global Community
Engagement
Health
Informatics
Healthcare
Management
Information
Technology
Instructional Design and Technology
Nonprofit
Leadership
Organizational
Leadership
Professional Creative Writing
Strategic Human
Resources
Supply Chain
Management
Certificate At a Glance
A Graduate Certificate may be ideal if you want deeper skills and knowledge in a subject area, or plan to pursue a master’s degree.
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| Term Length | 9 months |
| Courses | 6 |
|---|---|
| Cost | $835 per credit hour |
| Each Course | 10 Weeks |
| Format | 100% Online or Evenings |
A Specialized Graduate Certificate may be ideal if you need to quickly brush up your skills in a specific area or enter a new field.
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| Term Length | 6 months |
| Courses | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cost | $835 per credit hour |
| Each Course | 10 Weeks |
| Format | 100% Online or Evenings |
Our Information Technology (IT) Graduate Certificate programs are in the process of becoming eligible for Federal student aid. While we expect the Department of Education to approve aid eligibility soon, at this time Federal financial aid is not currently available for IT certificate programs.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master’s degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 |
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| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 |
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| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 |
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Why Choose University College?
A Certificate from the University of Denver
Consistently a Top-Ranked University by U.S. News & World Report
Complete a Graduate Certificate in 6 Months
10%
of University College students are veterans or active military
5000+
individuals pursuing non-credit courses
3000
students, the largest graduate school at the University Denver
55%
of students live outside of the state of Colorado
What is the difference between a Master’s Degree and a Graduate Certificate?
If you’re looking to continue your education and quickly develop new skills, earning a graduate certificate may be ideal for your career goals. If you want to dig deeper into a subject area and cultivate your leadership skills, a master’s degree could be right for you.