Skip to Main Content Skip to Footer

Online Graduate Certificate Programs

100% Online Coursework

Choose Your Graduate Certificate

Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate

Our online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to allow post graduate registered nurses the ability to become Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs), or to allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area the ability to obtain additional certification which will allow them to work as an AGACNP. This Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) allows a registered nurse with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to obtain a nurse practitioner certification by completing the required coursework to prepare for the certification exam.

Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement

Our online Bilingual/Bicultural Education (BEE) Endorsement program prepares educators to teach content in both a student's native language and in English to the growing numbers of English language learners in schools. Key objectives of this program include discussing how to emphasize the application of theory to practice, the development of long-range and short-range plans that integrate language and content, the design of appropriate authentic assessment instruments, and the use of technology to research content and instructional techniques.

Business Certificate

Our online Business Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) program provides Master of Business Administration (MBA) course exposure to students who are ultimately interested in pursuing the MBA degree. This program is designed primarily for those potential graduate students who are considering the MBA degree but would like to fully understand the nature of the coursework before applying for admission to the degree program. For students who are not directly eligible for admission into the MBA program, the Business COGS is an excellent opportunity to show strong potential as an MBA candidate. Students who wish to later pursue a Rohrer College of Business MBA may have all COGS credits transferred into the MBA program.

Construction Management Certificate

Our online Construction Management Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are established in careers and are seeking professional growth and advancement within their professions in civil engineering, construction, and state and local governments. This certificate is includes a specialization in construction management, which can be a track in the online Master of Engineering Management program.

Cybersecurity Architecture Certificate

Our online Cybersecurity Architecture Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed to offer students the opportunity of a specialized study to provide students with experience in key courses of this discipline at the graduate level. This is a “stackable” certificate, and students can apply their certificate credits toward the MS in Computer Science program. Students may also apply some of their certificate credits toward the online MS in Cybersecurity program.

Cybersecurity Principles Certificate

Our online Cybersecurity Principles Certificate of Graduate Study is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand key issues along with present and emerging cyber threats to information systems. Students will be able to articulate the core concepts of cybersecurity, asset protection and cyber defense, learn specific techniques for vulnerability analysis and security risk assessment, and understand how to build a technical architecture which includes security considerations and analyze technical policies and processes. This is a “stackable” certificate, and students can apply their certificate credits toward the MS in Computer Science program. Students may also apply some of their certificate credits toward the online MS in Cybersecurity program.

Early Childhood Special Education Certificate

Our online Early Childhood Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program enables education professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in early childhood special education, expand their employment opportunities, and increase services to young children with disabilities and their families.

Educational Technology Certificate

Our online Educational Technology Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) program includes a comprehensive picture of the use of technology in education today. The main goal of this program is to provide educators with the knowledge and proficiencies needed to incorporate the existing and emerging educational technologies into their classrooms.

English as a Second Language Certificate

Our online Certificate of Graduate Study in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for those who are interested in working with speakers of other languages. There is a critical need for highly qualified teachers who are trained to work with the growing numbers of English learners in K–12, college, and adult settings, both in the US and abroad. This program facilitates understanding of the unique needs and challenges of the English Language Learner Students will learn how to develop lesson and unit plans that integrate language and content for ELL students of various levels of English proficiency.

Family Nurse NP Certificate

Our online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to support graduate registered nurses in their efforts to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs), or allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area the ability to obtain additional certification which will allow them to work as an FNP. This Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) allows a registered nurse with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to obtain a nurse practitioner certification by completing the required coursework to prepare for the certification exam.

Finance Certificate

Our online Finance Certificate of Graduate Study program offers students the opportunity to pursue quantitative and analytical concepts and tools that are valuable in corporate, non-profit, and personal finance settings. The Finance Certificate of Graduate Study is a valuable stand-alone credential for those seeking to refresh skills in their current finance-related roles. This program can also serve as a microcredential on the way toward earning a graduate degree, allowing students to sample content prior to being formally admitted into Rowan University’s Master of Finance (MSF) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Finance Area of Concentration.

Learning Disabilities Certificate

Our online Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed for teachers who are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills to better serve students with learning difficulties. Key goals and objectives for this program include the further development of educational leaders in supporting students, parents, and colleagues in the field. Students in this program are equipped with the knowledge and skills in the current research on learning disabilities and methods so as to more effectively serve individuals with learning disabilities. Graduates of this program they are trained to be educational collaborators and leaders, to be change agents in their classrooms, and school districts.

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Our online Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants (LDTC) program prepares graduates to work in collaboration with other members of a child study team to provide research-based instructional strategies to assist pupils who are struggling academically. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree in education from another institution, or a master’s degree in a related ﬁeld (e.g., Special Education or Reading), may apply to the LDTC certiﬁcation program.

Management Certificate

Our online Management Certificate of Graduate Study prepares students to succeed as managers. Demand for managers is strong and salaries of managers are high. Strategic Planning for Operating Managers is a required course because planning is the fundamental management function. Electives can be chosen to augment the skill sets of each student in areas such as corporate entrepreneurship, human resource management, leadership, and sustainability.

Marketing Certificate

Our online Marketing Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study will enhance the skill set of current managers who interact with marketing information in their day-to-day job responsibilities, current or future executives tasked with expanding profits, rebranding, repairing or promoting their company’s reputation, and small-business owners and entrepreneurs looking for avenues—domestic and international—to expand in.  

Organizational Leadership Certificate

Students in our online Certificate of Graduate Study in Organizational Leadership program will explore theories and strategies, such as working with other leaders in a multinational world, influencing and empowering teams with diverse backgrounds, changing organization culture, ethics in leadership, and how to achieve high-quality results in a leadership position. These skills are vital for any business professional pursuing a leadership position, or hoping to take on greater responsibility as part of their career.

Principal Preparation Certificate

Our online Certiﬁcate of Advanced Graduate Study in Principal Preparation program meets the requirements speciﬁed by the state of New Jersey, including a 300-hour internship. Our part-time, online accelerated format provides working professionals the flexibility they need to advance their educational career. Our program is tailored for candidates who have already earned a master’s degree and a supervisor certiﬁcate, have ﬁve years of full-time experience, and wish to serve as a principal in public schools.

Project Management Certificate

Our online Project Management Certificate of Graduate Study emphasizes engineering management from the engineering perspective. This program offers students a hands-on learning experience in engineering applications and practice. Completion of this certificate will provide valued credentials and information to both students entering the workforce, or pursuing further graduate work. The courses in this certificate can be used to work towards fulfilling the degree requirements for the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree.

Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certificate

Our online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to support graduate registered nurses in their efforts to become Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), or allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area the ability to obtain additional certification which will allow them to work as an PMHNP. This Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) allows a registered nurse with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to obtain a nurse practitioner certification by completing the required coursework to prepare for the certification exam.

School Nursing Certificate

Our online School Nursing Certification program prepares NJ RN licensed nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree to assume a multifaceted role that supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students and their success in the learning process. This program builds upon a nurses’ healthcare experience with preparation in education to best qualify them for the interdisciplinary aspects of school health.

Special Education Certificate

Our online Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed for general education teachers who wish to increase their knowledge of special education, as well as special education teachers who wish to pursue further coursework at the graduate level. The goal of this program is to provide teachers with an overview of the salient issues in special education, as well as opportunities to focus on the essential aspects of evidence-based practices. The course sequence and corresponding field experiences are aligned to collectively ensure program graduates acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to best serve students with disabilities.

Supervision Certification

Our online Supervision Certiﬁcation program is intended for public school teachers and administrators who wish to earn additional administrative credentials in their ﬁeld. Our program prepares you to take on the authority and responsibility for the continuing direction and guidance of the work of instructional personnel. Working professionals appreciate the efficiency our part-time program, which is oﬀered in an accelerated online format.

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

The purpose of our online Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program is to provide advanced studies focusing on educational, psychological and sociological needs of children and youth with disabilities. Each course in the program builds on the earlier knowledge and skills gained in the candidates initial certification programs. The coursework and related field experiences are designed to foster an understanding of students with special learning needs, combined with pedagogical skills to accommodate these needs and provide appropriate curriculum modifications when necessary.

Wellness Coaching Certificate

Our online Wellness Coaching Certificate of Graduate Study prepares graduates to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). This program is designed for professionals from a variety of backgrounds who desire to pursue a national certification in wellness coaching and to work as wellness coaches. This program is approved by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of the program will be prepared to sit for the NBHWC or other wellness coaching certification exam. The certificate may be earned on its own, or it can be credited towards the Master of Arts (MA) in Wellness and Lifestyle Management.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

WE'RE READY TO SUPPORT YOU