Kent State University Fully Online Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate Programs

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Did you know that Kent State University has more than 20 fully online graduate and undergraduate certificate programs? Learn more about all our online graduate and undergraduate certificate programs below.

And keep in mind! This list keeps growing. Visit our List of Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate Programs for the most up-to-date listing.

Kent State University Online Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate Programs


Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Graduate Certificate - College of Nursing

The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree with the additional specialized knowledge for the adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist role. The certification meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.


Autism Spectrum Disorders - Graduate Certificate - College of Education and Human Services

The Autism Spectrum Disorder graduate certificate prepares participants for understanding and addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan and in varied contexts, including general and special education classrooms and community settings.


Behavioral Intervention Specialist - Graduate Certificate - College of Education and Human Services

The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree with the additional specialized knowledge for the adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist role. The certification meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.


Business Management Technology - Undergraduate Certificate - College of Applied and Technical Studies

The Business Management Technology undergraduate certificate provides a background for both experienced and aspiring business managers. For the business manager who may already have a degree in a field other than business, the program offers professional certification.


Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate - College of Applied and Technical Studies

The Computed Tomography undergraduate certificate provides coursework in anatomy, patient management, procedures, and image production. Students observe computed tomography procedures, perform procedures under the direct supervision of registered technologists, and complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).


Financial Management - Graduate Certificate - College of Business Administration

The Financial Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Because financial management competence is ubiquitous across organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds.


Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate - College of Sciences and Humanities

For those seeking a shorter-term option, Kent State University also offers a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics to help you start your career in the growing field of healthcare systems.


Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate - College of Architecture and Environmental Design

The Health Systems and Facilities Design graduate certificate program enhances students’ understanding of how building design affects health care. Graduates of this program will be able to participate in facility management and design to maximize treatment efficiency and the quality of patient care, in an effort to raise the standard of health care.


Leadership and Management - Graduate Certificate - College of Business and Entrepreneurship

The Leadership and Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Because leadership and management competence are ubiquitous across all organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds.


Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Undergraduate Certificate - College of Applied and Technical Studies

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging undergraduate certificate program provides coursework in anatomy, patient management, procedures, and image production. Students observe magnetic resonance imaging procedures, perform procedures under direct supervision by registered technologists, and complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for magnetic resonance imaging or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).


Medical Billing - Undergraduate Certificate - College of Applied and Technical Studies

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding, and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and outsourcing facilities that provide billing operations.


Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate - College of Sciences and Humanities

The online Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Kent State combines the quality and flexibility of our MPA degree with the agility of a short-term, targeted professional skills-development program. In as few as 12 months, you can gain enhanced knowledge of fundraising, development, advocacy, and board relations.


Nurse Educator - Graduate Certificate - College of Nursing

The Nurse Educator graduate certificate provides nurses who already hold a graduate nursing degree with specialized knowledge and experience for the nurse educator role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination. All post-graduate nursing certificates are offered as space and faculty are available.


Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership - Graduate Certificate - College of Nursing

The Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree with the additional specialized knowledge for the nursing administration and health systems leadership.


Online and Blended Learning - Graduate Certificate - College of Education and Human Services

The Online and Blended Learning graduate certificate provides the skills people need to teach effectively in online and blended environments, whether they are teaching an entire course online or integrating web-based activities into a traditionally taught class. Students examine research-based recommendations, design their own instructional modules, and develop effective strategies for delivering online and blended instruction.


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate - College of Nursing

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate prepares nurses who have a graduate nursing degree with the additional specialized knowledge for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.


Public Health - Undergraduate Certificate - College of Public Health and Health Sciences

The Public Health undergraduate certificate integrates key aspects of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities, and individuals. The certificate program is aimed at students interested in gaining exposure to the field of public health, those who do not intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree, or those who already hold a bachelor’s or associate degree and wish to broaden their knowledge of public health. Certificate graduates have an understanding of emerging issues in public health, the social and behavioral aspects of preventing disease, environmental health concepts, the changing U.S. health care system, and the monitoring of diseases in the community through applied public health research.


Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate - College of Nursing

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate provides nurses with a graduate nursing degree with the specialized knowledge and clinical experience for the women’s health nurse practitioner role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.


Kent State University Online Degrees

Kent State University is a pioneer in online and distance education, now offering more than 90 online degree and certificate programs, unmatched by most peer universities, with new programs and degrees continually added.

Earn your degree anytime, anywhere, with Kent State University’s online graduate degrees, online undergraduate degrees, and online certificate programs. Kent State Online brings together online programs and assistance for students, faculty, the community, and global audiences.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Degrees, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu

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