The School of Education offers the following graduate certificates:

Adult Learning

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning is designed for individuals who are interested in, or are already working in, training and education roles within educational programming for adult learners.  Whether in a professional work environment or in an educational setting, adult learners require an instructional approach that integrates facilitation and collaboration in order to meet learning outcomes.  This certificate prepares professionals with the knowledge and skills essential to becoming an effective educator of adults.

More information on the graduate certificate in Adult Learning can be found here.

Student Affairs Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs Administration is designed to prepare professionals who work in higher education settings with the foundations of practice, research, and theory related to working with diverse populations of college and university students.

More information on the graduate certificate in Student Affairs Administration can be found here.

Women and Gender Studies

The Women and Gender Studies (WGS) program is an interdisciplinary academic program that focuses on women and gender issues in society, while integrating the teaching, research, and service goals of our land grant university. The program offers a graduate certificate in Women and Gender Studies that is open to students enrolled in graduate degree programs at NDSU as well as professionals who are not currently pursuing a masters or doctorate. 

More information on the graduate certificate in Women & Gender Studies can be found here.