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The online Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering program from the University of Arizona Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) presents an accelerated path to refined systems development and analysis skills. 

Our flexible curriculum provides a valuable opportunity for working engineers and software developers to update their expertise or pursue a new professional focus in a convenient online format. You can benefit from the decades of innovative thinking in large-scale design at a pioneering systems engineering department. Enhance your career and build on your practical experience by learning industry-standard tools and current best practices for maximizing human, technological, and informational assets. Our faculty designed the online systems engineering certificate program to help any engineer responsible for overseeing, creating, or operating a complex system. The graduate certificate program is ideal for professionals pursuing careers as systems engineers but also for those working in design, life-cycle management, and project management. You’ll complete coursework that explores the latest advances in the field and the specialized, fundamental techniques required to bring a higher level of expertise to your work. 

As a student in the online systems engineering graduate certificate program, you can prepare to reach your goals in these industries by taking advantage of many valuable resources, including the same career services and technical support as our on-campus students. This program offers an accelerated yet comprehensive exploration of the technology and concepts that empower complex systems.

The Online Graduate Accounting Certificate allows students and professionals to select 9 to 18 units of fully online, graduate-level accounting coursework tailored to their educational needs, with courses starting six times each year. All courses are taken through the School of Accountancy at the Eller College of Management, both of which are AACSB accredited, adding to the value of this program. Additionally, graduate-level accounting units earned can be applied towards the Online Master of Science in Accounting.

This certificate provides advanced accounting courses and enables eligible students to obtain additional coursework needed to become a CPA, including optional courses that meet the unique CPA requirements in certain states.  

The Online Master of Science in Accounting program provides a path for working professionals and students to complete advanced coursework and prepare for or further a career in professional accounting while earning credit toward a CPA license. Students will take a total of 30 units of graduate-level coursework. This consists of 18 units of accounting courses and 12 units of selected online MBA and accounting electives, with courses starting six times each year. Both the Eller College of Management and the School of Accountancy are AACSB accredited, adding to the value of this degree.

Pursue a dynamic and robust business career with a BSBA in Accounting. In the Accounting major, you will learn to analyze financial information, provide solutions to complex problems through critical thinking, and communicate information and strategies in a way that helps all stakeholders make well-informed decisions. 

The online program provides a flexible schedule without sacrificing the opportunity to study at the AACSB accredited Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy. As an online student, you will have access to all the same resources as on-campus students, including personal career coaching and connection to a strong network of partner firms and companies. You will also be taught by and receive mentoring opportunities from the same esteemed faculty as the on-campus accounting degree program.

Upon graduation, you may choose to pursue careers in independent auditing, tax advice and tax return preparation, financial statement preparation, financial and management consulting or entrepreneurial services. Your accounting degree will translate to in-demand roles in the field, whether you want to pursue your Masters in Accounting, CPA license or go on to work as a financial analyst, accountant or CFO.

The Accounting major is a rigorous, four-year program that requires 21 accounting units and 30 professional core units.

There is an ongoing public health crisis in substance use disorders nationally. As a result, job growth for substance abuse, behavioral health, and mental health counselors is growing faster than average. Behavioral health positions, including patient advocates, youth, and health education counselors, are also expected to grow in Arizona and nationally, with above-average wages.

The 12-unit Addiction and Substance Use Undergraduate Certificate provides a comprehensive overview of substance use epidemiology, treatments, and policy. The certificate program follows a public health approach to explore substance use epidemiology, treatments, and policy. The program’s bio-psycho-social framework emphasizes the intersection of environmental, social, psychological, biological, and pharmacological factors contributing to substance use and substance use disorder.

Courses take a public health approach, exploring this issue from a population perspective that examines disparities in prevention and treatment programs. 

You are encouraged to apply to the program if you plan to work in health, public health, public safety, criminal justice, human resources, and social service settings. Working professionals seeking additional expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Delivered entirely online, this program can be completed in one academic year.

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certificate is a four-semester, part-time opportunity for working registered nurses. Campus experiences complement online course content for learning and demonstrating health assessment skills. Participation in a Clinical Skills Intensive scheduled on campus before the start of the second fall semester is required.

Train to work in a fast-paced position and learn to order labs and diagnostic tests, interpret the data, and perform invasive procedures to act on information you might encounter in your future career as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). 

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares nurses to work primarily with adult patients with life-threatening issues. As a hybrid program, a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements are utilized. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The AGACNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.

The Africana Studies program analyzes how gender, class, race and other important ideas shape the experiences of Africana peoples and influence the global economy. Join a program that embraces new technologies and serves as a leader in digital learning.

You’ll study under faculty from diverse academic backgrounds, resulting in a rich and exciting interdisciplinary classroom dynamic. In the online Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies program, you’ll learn to:

• Solve the grand challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Engage with local and international communities
• Enhance communication with people from diverse backgrounds

As the American population ages, there is an increasing need for professionals in the aging sector to better understand the legal and ethical issues that surround working in later-in-life, long-term care, as well as the ways that technology is changing how healthcare is monitored and delivered to seniors.

Coursework in this certificate reflects an innovative, multidisciplinary collaboration from academics across the University of Arizona in law, the health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, engineering and psychiatry, along with the UA Center on Aging. This innovative format reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of the growing aging sector and will prepare you to excel in the field.

As a graduate of this program, you will have employable skills necessary to succeed in this multifaceted, highly-regulated field, including the ability to identify areas of potential legal risk and effectively communicate with older adults, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, ethics committees and risk management.

The certificate consists of four courses, which can be completed in less than eight months. Credits earned in this program may be applied to the Master of Legal Studies with a Concentration in Health Law & Policy.

For more information visit law.arizona.edu/health or email law-healthcare@arizona.edu.

The Master of Science in Agricultural Education with a professional agriculture emphasis provides a higher-education pathway for working professionals who wish to advance their careers in agricultural fields.

Students can choose from two options: the traditional research option, which includes the completion of a thesis, or the professional agriculture option, which provides distance learning options for working professionals and requires completion of a cumulative project instead of a thesis.

Students in the professional agriculture track will complete 9 units of required coursework online and can choose 21 remaining units from courses that best fit their career ambitions. They will then complete a cumulative project that is practical and applicable to the work they are performing in their professional lives.

The graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is a seven-course sequence (21 credit hours) that meets all coursework requirements and addresses all information required to take the BCBA exam. The courses can be completed over several semesters or as quickly as 6 semesters including summer session. All coursework is offered fully online.

Those interested in taking the BCBA exam must also have at least a master's degree and experience supervised by someone who already holds the BCBA.

Develop core skills to propel your career in the field of applied computing. Choose from one of six areas of emphasis to specialize your degree: Software Development, Information Management, Network Operations, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and DevOps.

Learn to use computation and technology as universal tools to solve problems and design and build computer-based systems and digital artifacts. This knowledge will prepare you to advance your career across a wide range of government, private, and public organizations including military, finance, retail, education and manufacturing.

This program features state-of-the-art online technologies to engage students in interactive assessments and exercises. Coursework is designed to maximize your ability to learn by doing. This hands-on learning provides real-world experience that will set you apart in a competitive job market.

Solve future-oriented business problems by earning a BA in Applied Humanities: Business Administration emphasis.

In this emphasis, you will learn fundamental business administration and entrepreneurial leadership concepts through the integrative, global, intercultural, and forward-looking practices of the humanities. You will also study and practice the variety of organizational, collaborative, and leadership skills that are most often used in administrative contexts. 

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to work in diverse and emerging fields connected to national and international business administration. You’ll work firsthand in the development of mission/vision/outreach plans, commercial sponsorships, customer and project management, and public speaking. 

The BA in Applied Humanities provides students interested in dynamic and in-demand careers with an interdisciplinary education. Combining professional skills in these areas with the cognitive, creative, international, interpersonal, and intercultural intelligence taught in the humanities, this program offers a vital edge in these rapidly changing professions.

Learn technical, practical, and professional knowledge in the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities: Consumer, Market & Retail Studies program. This degree combines skills essential to the design, marketing, and sales of products with the cognitive, creative, and interpersonal intelligence of the humanities.

You'll learn fundamental retailing/consumer science perspectives and how to apply them to public-facing, community-connected, and humanities-oriented projects. You'll also gain a consumer-centric perspective into the dynamic world of retailing and its many businesses. You’ll discuss current industry developments and focus on practical business decisions that increase profitability. Other fundamental skills areas include supply chain management, leadership, ethics, and more.

This degree is ideal if you’re interested or already working in marketing, retail, or consumer services. Upon graduation, you'll also have a range of diverse career options, including management, marketing, and product design/distribution.

Work towards a highly satisfying, creative, and inspiring career in the world of fashion. In the BA in Applied Humanities: Fashion Studies emphasis, you will develop technical and philosophical knowledge, as well as practical skills in areas including fabric technology, visual communication techniques, consumer behavior, and more. 

More than just seasonal trends, fashion is a cultural language, economic powerhouse and artistic force felt worldwide. Fashion and the humanities are highly interdisciplinary fields. Closely examining these fields gives students the skills necessary to engage in ethical issues and sustainability, supply chain management practices, and sales analysis with a humanistic approach. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between human culture and fashion. 

The BA in Applied Humanities emphasis teaches students cross-functional, creative, interpersonal, high-level skills and abilities critical for the global economy's future. This degree meets the demands of professional programs with a broader interdisciplinary perspective. This humanistic perspective offers a vital edge in rapidly changing professions.

The gaming industry is attracting professionals because of its vast growth potential, its technology-led innovation, and its career advancement opportunities. The BA in Applied Humanities: Game Studies emphasis offers you the knowledge and skills to open doors in the global game industry. 

In this BA, you'll develop technical and philosophical knowledge and practical skills in game history, design, business, and more. Because of the fully-rounded curriculum, you will also be ready to pursue professional opportunities in game and media journalism, digital humanities, new media policy, finance, law, entrepreneurship, digital culture studies, and related fields.

The BA in Applied Humanities teaches students cross-functional, creative, and interpersonal skills and abilities critical for the future of the global economy. This degree meets the demands of professional programs with a broader interdisciplinary perspective. This humanistic perspective offers a vital edge in rapidly changing professions.

Make a difference in your community and beyond by earning a BA in Applied Humanities: Public Health emphasis. The first of its kind in the country, the University of Arizona's applied humanities degree will demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to improving public health. In the emphasis, you will establish how to design and implement evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and sustainable solutions to address the world's health challenges and inequities. 

You will master the fundamental concepts of public health theory and practice through the humanities' collaborative, global, intercultural, and future-oriented practices. Learn to synthesize these concepts and formalize a humanities-based approach in your future career.

The BA in Applied Humanities teaches students cross-functional, creative, interpersonal skills and abilities critical for the future of the global economy. This degree meets the demands of professional programs with a broader interdisciplinary perspective. This humanistic perspective offers a vital edge in rapidly changing professions.

In the BA in Applied Humanities: Rural Leadership & Renewal emphasis, you will learn how to create opportunities for rural communities to overcome challenges such as economic stagnation, population decline, environmental degradation, persistent systemic racism, and public health crises.

You will be introduced to the principles and practices central to organizational innovation and leadership and develop skills in project planning, community enrichment, environmental stewardship, intercultural competence, and more. Through this emphasis, you will learn how to help revitalize and serve historically underserved yet vital communities.

The exploration of the public and applied humanities, agricultural production, e-commerce, sustainable tourism, and entrepreneurial leadership will equip you with the skill base necessary to be a leader of change. These invaluable skills have the potential to make an impactful difference within agricultural organizations that extend across educational, public, governmental, and industrial settings and environments.

The 14-unit online Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition (GCAN) provides knowledge and skills in the area of clinical nutrition. Students will train in advanced nutritional sciences, and the certificate will prepare graduates to successfully compete for jobs in the nutrition workforce and enhance their placement into graduate or professional training programs.

Prepare to pursue a career in the field of dietetics as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in as little as 12 months. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit the national exam required to earn the RDN credential. 

Combine your online coursework with supervised experiential learning at community, clinical and food service sites. This program will fulfill the required coursework and the 1000 hours of supervised experiential learning necessary to become an RDN.

The PSM in Applied Nutrition– Dietetics Emphasis has met strict standards set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to be accredited as a Future Education Model Graduate Program.

This 30-unit online PSM degree provides maximum flexibility to students, many of whom are working professionals. The program is designed to be completed in 18 months.

Unlike existing master’s programs in nutritional science, the PSM includes 6 units of graduate-level practicum during which students will work with a partner organization to complete approximately 270 hours (45 hours per unit of credit) of supervised practice that will serve as their graduate capstone project. Students will also complete 6 units of PLUS coursework tailored to their profession and/or professional development goals.

The Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies presents exciting educational opportunities to practitioners working in libraries and archives, especially on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital record keeping. It provides a specialization in an area of growing interest within the library and information science field, and creates opportunities to learn more about archival practices as they affect the composition and meaning of cultural artifacts and historical records.

The program gives students core knowledge they’ll need in archives-related professions. The curriculum is structured around the guidelines for graduate programs set by the Society of American Archivists, ensuring that students have a comprehensive understanding of professional archival standards that may not otherwise be acquired without an archives concentration in their graduate-level education.

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Arts, Media and Entertainment program provides skills in criticism and evaluation of art forms, the processes by which art and creativity are communicated, and promotion and marketing in the performing arts. By developing a knowledge of art, music, media, cultural traditions, and popular culture, students will build a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Arts, Media and Entertainment graduates work in print media, film and television, theater, public relations, outreach and marketing. This focus theme is also good preparation for graduate studies in media arts, art history and cultural studies.

Are you interested in highlighting the stories of Latinx communities and connecting with them through quality journalism? The Master’s degree in Bilingual Journalism is a cutting-edge program that offers professional and academic training if you want to report about and/or for Latinx communities in the United States and abroad.

As one of the only fully bilingual programs in the country, this program goes beyond just teaching how to report on Latinx issues in two languages. The program also offers cultural competency courses about historical, social, cultural, geographic and political issues relevant to Latinx communities in Arizona, the US-Mexico borderlands and the Latin American countries where many US immigrants originate.

According to a 2017 report by Instituto Cervantes, the US has the second-highest concentration of Spanish speakers globally, after Mexico. By 2050, the US is expected to have 138 million Spanish speakers, making it the largest Spanish-speaking country globally. This means that through focused and engaged coursework, you will develop high-level skills to compete in local, national, and global markets where bilingual journalists are in high demand.

The program’s emphasis on innovation and discovery through the development of new models of journalism and storytelling in the digital age also sets it apart from other programs. You will explore emerging entrepreneurial models of journalism, such as crowd-funding and nonprofit or donor-based hyperlocal and translocal projects. You will also practice innovative ways of reporting and disseminating news for non-legacy media by incorporating the conversational style of the Internet, social media components, community engagement and advanced understanding of their audiences.

The School of Journalism offers the program in collaboration with the Center of Latin American Studies, the Department of Mexican American Studies, and the Department of Spanish & Portuguese.

Bioinformatics is an emerging and highly interdisciplinary area of study that applies computational techniques to manage, analyze, and understand biological information.

The Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics equips you with the skills and expertise, spanning both computational and biological domains, necessary to succeed in this rapidly growing field.

Rapid technological advances in recent years have produced an explosion in the scale and variety of biological data available. This has led to an increased demand for bioinformatics professionals capable of producing highly sophisticated computational algorithms and tools, coupled with the deep biological knowledge necessary to apply those tools effectively. 

The Bioinformatics BS curriculum integrates a strong foundation in evolutionary biology with genetics, computer science, scripting/programming, and data management coursework. You will receive ample opportunities to analyze and interpret various data. 

Completion of this program will prepare you to pursue graduate and professional degrees, or transition to professions in bioinformatics-related fields. Graduates of the program have entered careers in biomedical informatics, pharmaceutical development, medical and clinical research, biotechnology, data analysis, database development and implementation, and software development and engineering.

Explore your interest in biodiversity and the natural world and gain the flexibility to pursue a career in medicine, health, agriculture or environment. The Bachelor of Science in Biology is offered by a top-ranked program renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and a long tradition of involving students in leading-edge research.

The curriculum provides a broad overview of the structure, function and evolution of biological systems from component parts, to organisms, communities and ecosystems. As a biology major, you will choose one of two degree emphases: Biomedical Sciences or Organismal Biology.

As a graduate, you may choose to pursue a career in a wide range of fields including medical and clinical research, healthcare, forensic science, conservation or wildlife biology. Biologists often seek to address grand challenges in medicine, agriculture and environment. This includes viral evolution and global pandemics, quantitative genetics and advanced plant and animal breeding, and biodiversity conservation and global change.

Our graduates are highly successful in gaining admission to graduate and professional programs that lead to careers in medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, public health and education.

Business careers require broad knowledge and application of critical thinking, data analysis and global business trends. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offered by the Eller College of Management meets that need through a foundation in all of the business specialties. Core courses include business communication, marketing, management, management information systems, finance, economics, operations, and business ethics. Major courses include marketing analytics, financial accounting, real estate, project management, economics of business decisions, human resources, and innovation. Dynamic faculty and high-quality student peers enrich the course experience, which is augmented by real-world projects. The combination of applied projects and the broad analytical framework of the curriculum appeals to employers and students alike.

The Eller MBA program develops business leaders who have the skills to not only solve real-world problems with strong critical thinking skills, but also effectively communicate their solutions to a diverse group of stakeholders. This Online MBA program is a 100% online learning experience with concentrations available in finance, marketing, management information systems, and management and organizations. Students are required to obtain 45 units to earn their MBA and can complete the program in anywhere from 14 months to four years. Courses are presented in a carousel format with eight-week sessions that start six times per year.

Additionally, the Eller College offers a Professional MBA - learn online on your own schedule and connect with classmates in bi-weekly synchronous practicums to develop your professional skillset.

The Eller Online MBA program was recently ranked #7 in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is AACSB-accredited. For additional program information, contact Alana Zwiener at azwiener@arizona.edu or 520-621-5253.

The Business Intelligence and Analytics graduate certificate is designed for IT professionals, project managers, business analysts, and marketing analysts and researchers. Anyone involved in analyzing data to make business decisions will benefit from this program. The three-course program provides a broad overview of managerial, strategic and technical issues associated with business intelligence and data warehouse design, implementation and utilization. It covers the fundamentals of database mining, analysis, design and implementation with an emphasis on practical aspects of business process analysis and information delivery.

The Care, Health & Society BS is an innovative, interdisciplinary degree program offered by the School of Sociology. This degree provides you with a unique opportunity to focus your undergraduate studies on the social dimensions of health and health care. Our core faculty members represent a range of disciplines and perspectives on health, including medical sociology, nursing, social work, public health and gerontology. The degree is applied because it requires a semester-long internship in a health-related organization.

Upon graduation, you will be well prepared to work in medical and health care support, public and social services, administration, human services, and community outreach. This major also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in a range of health programs.​

The Career and Technical Education Administrator certificate prepares individuals with foundational knowledge in career and technical education theory, philosophy, and practice to be knowledgeable and effective career and technical education administrators in local school districts. The certificate is articulated with the educational leadership administrative certification program offered through the College of Education. The coursework may meet the requirements to lead to supervisor certification through the Arizona Department of Education; two of the courses articulate with the principal certification program.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cell and Molecular Biology for Health Careers will build a strong foundation in the basic science needed to pursue a career in biomedicine or health care. If you are a non-degree-seeking student or an undergraduate looking to supplement your major coursework with additional courses in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or genetics, this undergraduate certificate may be right for you. 

Courses in this program meet the upper-division biology elective requirements for admission to some professional and graduate schools. If you are preparing for professional education including medical, optometry or pharmacy school, the coursework for this certificate will cover many of the required prerequisites.

Knowing which certificate electives fulfill the requirements for specific graduate or professional programs is very important. We strongly encourage you to fill out the Request for Information form at the top of this page to speak with an enrollment counselor that can advise you in the process. We also suggest that you check the policies of specific post-graduate programs you may want to attend to ensure they accept online courses to fulfill their requirements.

Build a solid foundation in virtualization and cloud technologies that will boost your confidence and enhance your training in the field of cloud computing. 

Earning this certificate will equip you with the technical skills to effectively design, operate, maintain and leverage virtualization and cloud technologies. Your advanced skills will support businesses, government and non-governmental organizations making you an asset to any organization.

You will gain hands-on experience in virtualization technologies, general cloud technologies, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. You will also learn advanced topics such as incident response, defense techniques and penetration testing.

By earning your certificate in cloud computing, you signal to employers that you have dedicated the time and energy necessary to tackle complicated infrastructure issues. 

This program serves a diverse student population, training technically-minded students in the nuances of developing, storing, protecting and leveraging the elasticity provided by cloud technologies. The introductory course will provide a baseline in virtualization technologies and an introduction to cloud technologies. Follow-up courses will focus on leading cloud services, as well as discussion of advanced topics on cloud computing.

This Bachelor of Arts program centers on the scientific study of communication, including its processes and effects. Students may take courses related to interpersonal communication, social influence and persuasion, or the social effects of media and new information technologies. Because communication is the most fundamental social behavior by which individuals function within society, its study is relevant to many academic and career interests. However, the major does not focus on specific skills training such as public relations, broadcast journalism or sports marketing.

Earn a degree that explores the criminal justice system and how it works to uphold the law. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies provides the foundation to understand how to keep societies safe while advancing justice and equality.

This program begins with traditional public administration courses that impart skills in leadership, ethics, and public management. You will explore the core criminal justice institutions – police, courts, and corrections – and examine how these institutions interact with public policy and society. Throughout the program, courses examine inequalities and how to address them across the criminal justice system.

The Criminal Justice Studies program graduates are well-positioned for careers within law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the larger public and nonprofit sectors. Completing this degree will prepare you to think critically in an increasingly complex and politicized society.

Demand for qualified cyber professionals continues both nationally and internationally. The Master of Science in Cyber and Information Operations program will prepare you for cyber-related occupations and leadership positions in government, defense, law enforcement, and private industry. 

This program is designed with working professionals, both in and out of technologically-oriented disciplines, in mind. The College of Applied Science & Technology (CAST) ensures that online offerings provide interaction, collaboration, hands-on learning, and research opportunities while recognizing working students' challenges. 

The curriculum includes offensive and defensive cyber security and information operations content delivered within our state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to ensure you attain extensive hands-on experiences and research opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed. 

Graduating from the MS in Cyber and Information Operations program offers tremendous opportunities in various fields as the program meets the most demanding academic and technical requirements. In addition, graduates will be well-qualified to teach future generations of Cyber and Information Operations students, an area within the discipline where there is a significant gap in the number of qualified professionals with the knowledge and skills to be instructors at any level.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Defense provides the opportunity to upskill in a fast-growing and in-demand career field. This program serves students across the University, including those who have not yet developed the technical background necessary to be successful in the field of cybersecurity. In this program, you will gain a sound understanding of the technologies and methods utilized to defend systems and networks. 

Due to the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in every field, this certificate is an excellent complement to any University of Arizona technical or non-technical degree program. Required courses are designed to build core knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of Cyber Defense. You will learn to design network architectures, employ active and passive defensive technologies and arm those defensive technologies with tactical Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). You will also learn how to conduct Network Security Monitoring (NSM) and Threat Hunting Operations to respond to security incidents and defend against advanced cyber threats.

Upon the completion of this certificate, you will be able to describe, evaluate and operate a defensive network architecture. You will also employ multiple layers of protection using technologies appropriate to meet mission security goals.

Rising cyber crime has created a global shortage of information security professionals, transforming this field into one of immense growth and opportunities. The Cyber Operations degree equips you to enter those roles and meet that demand.

The curriculum delivers offensive and defensive cyber security content within our state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment, which allows you to gain extensive hands-on experience and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed after graduating. In addition, the Cyber Operations degrees offers three degree emphases: Engineering, Defense & Forensics, and Cyber Law & Policy.

The National Security Agency has designated the University of Arizona’s Cyber Operations program as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). With this designation, the University of Arizona joins an extremely exclusive group of only 24 programs in the nation. The NSA’s CAE-CO designation demonstrates that the Cyber Operations program meets the most demanding academic and technical requirements.

Qualified students in the Cyber Law & Policy emphasis may also be eligible for the College of Applied Science and Technology's Accelerated Master's Program (AMP), which allows exceptional students to complete both a BAS in Cyber Operations and a Master of Legal Studies in as little as three years.

The University of Arizona’s online Master’s in Cybersecurity is designed for working professionals who want to gain technical mastery in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Leveraging three of the strongest departments at the University of Arizona, this unique program is a joint program administered by Management Information Systems (MIS) at the Eller College of Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Systems and Industrial Engineering at the College of Engineering.

In this challenging yet inclusive online program, you will learn how to assess, prevent, and manage information and systems security-related risks by applying systems security management and post-breach practices through hands-on, interactive classes taught by the University of Arizona’s excellent faculty.

The 33-credit, interdisciplinary cybersecurity program enables you to complete a common core of courses and then select either the Information Systems or Physical Systems track.

Start studying right away — the program offers six admission dates throughout the year, with accelerated 7-week courses.

Does fighting cybercrime as a security professional sound exciting? Are you interested in protecting sensitive data from cyber threats?

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is a highly technical, interdisciplinary certificate that enhances your career potential in a new field or builds on your existing skills as a technical professional. 

The curriculum includes both offensive and defensive cyber security content delivered within our state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment to ensure you gain hands-on experience that will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for career advancement. 

The certificate course requirements are designed to allow students in affiliated majors the opportunity to take one to three courses toward their major, while also fulfilling optional certificate requirements. If you are a non-degree seeking student, you may earn this certificate by taking the three required courses and choosing three elective courses from the additional list of courses. 

Part of the program that offers the #1 Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity in the Nation.

Earn your Master of Science in Data Science and join the next generation of professionals and researchers with the knowledge, skills and expertise to engage in data science processes. 

This degree encompasses a blend of disciplines to address contemporary and future information science challenges. Engage in issues at the intersection of technology, people and information, drawing upon a central foundation in information science. Through this program, you will gain training in data collection, exploration, manipulation and storage, analysis and presentation in order to navigate data-rich workplace environments.

The University of Arizona Online also offers stackable graduate certificates that can be earned for elective credit toward the MS in Data Science. The Graduates Certificates in Foundations of Data Science and Natural Language Processing provide credits and experience that are directly transferable into this full degree program. You may also choose to pursue one of these graduate certificates concurrently with your degree program and graduate with both credentials. Stackable credentials provide you with opportunities to develop a variety of skills and knowledge appropriate to your specific area of study.

Expand your statistical and programming knowledge and familiarize yourself with tools necessary to succeed in today’s advanced data-rich landscape. The Data Science and Visualization Certificate will provide you with confidence and training in data collection, exploration, manipulation and storage, analysis, and presentation. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with real-world data sets drawn from science, social media and business.

The Data Science and Visualization Certificate is distinct in its accessibility serving a diverse student population. Technically-minded students will be trained in the nuances associated with successfully developing and communicating data methods and results for non-experts and the general public. Less technically-minded students will learn the basic skills necessary for gathering insights from data.

Passionate about art, design and information? Curious about how these passions can come together and improve the world? 

The Bachelor of Arts in Design Arts & Practices provides a foundation in design history, theory and practice from an interdisciplinary perspective. This degree will provide you with the framework to design experiences across a range of scales and media. You will be able to use your creative vision to solve grand challenges and tackle complex problems.

Multifaceted designers play a vital role in communicating complex information through visual communication, and data visualizations, by creating innovative solutions using rapid prototyping and fabrication.

Engage in exciting and dynamic courses with interdisciplinary faculty. Courses are project-based, innovating with new technology, and developing creative strategies to address contemporary issues. History and theory courses construct cultural frameworks for depth and breadth in research and application. A range of courses across art, design, information studies and technology will shape your degree, progressing from core skills into larger theories and issues, culminating in a final capstone project. Capstone projects will tackle challenges spanning fields from social justice, design and the environment.

Take an important step towards becoming a credentialed dietetics professional and learn to translate the science of nutrition into practical applications for individuals and groups in clinical and community settings. Through this program, you will build a strong foundation in biological and chemical sciences with courses emphasizing the application of nutrition and dietetics practice. You will also develop the ability to actively contribute to the fields of nutritional sciences and dietetics through research, practice and leadership. 

This certificate allows you to earn a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement without enrolling in a full degree program. Possession of a DPD Verification Statement establishes your eligibility to sit for the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) examination to earn the NDTR credential. Obtaining your DPD is also an important step toward sitting for the exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). Possession of a DPD signifies eligibility to move forward in the process of earning the RDN credential. After completing this certificate program, you will be eligible to apply for ACEND-accredited supervised practice programs through a competitive admissions process.

You must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible to complete this certificate. If you are interested in completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) but do not already hold a bachelor's degree, please visit our online BS in Nutritional Sciences Dietetics Emphasis, which also allows you to earn a DPD Verification Statement.

The rapid growth of digital collections and online services has led to a shortage of information professionals who possess the technical knowledge and learning skills needed to create and manage digital collections in a fast-changing environment. The Digital Curation graduate certificate program helps fill this gap by combining intensive, hands-on technology learning with a thorough grounding in the theoretical principles needed to manage large, complex digital collections. The curriculum takes a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to managing digital information and is designed to support a wide range of career paths in libraries, museums, archives, records management, data curation and more. Digital Curation also offers a path for individuals with undergraduate degrees who are interested in digital collections but may not yet be ready to commit to a full degree program.

The restructuring of the retailing sector has caused dramatic increases in the need for digital retailing professionals. The Digital Retailing Undergraduate Certificate provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to enter or transition into the high-growth digital retailing industry. 

This certificate is designed to provide an entry into digital retailing careers, and the background entrepreneurs need to create and grow digital retail businesses. It is also ideal for working professionals with traditional store-oriented retail operations, merchandising, or marketing backgrounds who want to transition into digital retailing and e-commerce.

This interdisciplinary program is focused on digital marketing, management, website development, and programming within the digital retailing space.

The retail industry is evolving rapidly as consumers adopt digital shopping technologies, and omnichannel services are growing at lightning speed. By developing your specialized career training in digital retailing, you will be prepared to meet these changing demands.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology builds the foundational scientific knowledge necessary to excel in this interdisciplinary field and related fields.

This BA program prepares you to succeed in various professions requiring scientific knowledge or STEM skills. Graduates of the program advance in careers such as conservation and natural resource management, teaching and outreach, environmental policy, public health administration, and science communication. 

The curriculum for this program includes core courses in genetics, ecology, and evolution. Elective course options include organismal diversity and evolution, animal behavior, community and ecosystem ecology, and ecological and evolutionary theory, among other topics. 

The BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is offered by a top-ranked program renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and a long tradition of involving students in leading-edge research.

The knowledge of culture, communication skills, economics and management strategies gained with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Economy and Industry forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Students can learn using a multidisciplinary approach or by selecting a focus in one area such as the environment, the arts or marketing.

Economy and Industry graduates work in retail, customer relations, nonprofits, local government, and development fields including management, human resources, public relations and program design. This focus theme is also good preparation for graduate studies in business administration.

The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership, in the Educational Leadership & Policy  (EDLP) unit, is designed to advance knowledge and address enduring and future problems in education by:

• Exploring issues of social justice for educational equity and opportunity,
• Engaging in research situated in socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts,
• Addressing the significance of changing and challenging educational contexts.

In the EdD program, you will gain the leadership skills and research background to challenge unjust systems and promote continuous educational improvement in your organizations. You'll continue to work as a full-time practitioner while studying and applying new knowledge to your daily practice. Our program is centered around the Dissertation in Practice, in which students work to address persistent challenges within their current educational organizations. 

The EdD program is a member of the prestigious Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED), the nation’s leading organization focused on the Doctorate of Education.

The course sequence and start date of the Ed.D. Programs are subject to change for the incoming cohort.

If you have specific questions about the program, please contact COE-EDD@arizona.edu.

Faster, safer computing and communications. Better health care. More energy-efficient systems. These are what the University of Arizona Online Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is all about.

Earning your bachelor's online means you will learn from the same experts and receive the same student-centered curriculum as your on-campus peers, including one-on-one attention from professors and advisers. And, thanks to longstanding partnerships with companies such as Raytheon, Intel, Microsoft, NASA, Pixar and more, this degree gives you an edge in the job market as well. Most Arizona Electrical and Computer Engineering students receive job offers before they graduate. Others move on to become entrepreneurs or successful grad students. An online bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering will open new doors and power up your future.

Advance your expertise and secure a leadership role in developing the next generation of technological solutions in the University of Arizona’s online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program. The program equips you with the specialized knowledge and in-demand skills to lead design and implementation across a vast array of industries.

Deepen your knowledge in high-growth areas like digital signal processing, high-performance computing, wireless communications, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Design a personalized academic plan aligned with your career aspirations. Explore specializations in cyber security, network security, machine learning, and more.

Broaden your skillset by incorporating electives outside of ECE. Courses like Law for Engineers, Principles of Entrepreneurship, and Biomedical Informatics offer valuable insights and enhance your professional development. The University of Arizona's online MS in ECE empowers you to become a sought-after leader in the ever-evolving world of technology.

As a practicing paramedic, you have unique educational needs. This program will build on your previous education by providing the basic science background necessary to adapt to the ever-changing medical field.

To qualify for admission to this program, you must be currently certified as a paramedic at the state or national level. You will receive additional training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) core clinical areas including critical care, community paramedicine and special operations, basic sciences including physiology, chemistry and biology, and supplementary areas including leadership, health care systems, and communications.

Advance to the next level of clinical care and build skills necessary to become a leader in your field. You will understand the full range of subspecialty EMS roles with advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to succeed in the healthcare industry.

The online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management develops specialized expertise to help you take charge of complex projects and guide innovation. 

Learn how to manage human and material resources, make decisions under uncertain conditions, and reach your career goals. In this program, you’ll examine the inner workings of financial modeling and project management and gain hands-on experience in working with the latest software and technical tools used by companies around the globe. This program can help you build a strong foundation for your future as a management professional and lead to earning your master’s degree. Focus on the skills that fit your career path by choosing from electives in high-demand fields like quality engineering, simulation modeling, optimization, or technical sales.   

Upon graduation, you’ll be positioned to pursue leadership positions with groundbreaking companies and technological innovators. The online engineering management certificate program benefits from the University of Arizona’s well-established history of academic excellence in engineering, providing access to expert faculty and comprehensive material in an accelerated, flexible format. If you’re a full-time professional interested in starting or advancing your career as a leader in technology-based organizations, this program might be right for you.

While the University of Arizona's Engineering Management Master of Science is modeled on a distance executive MBA program, it also offers a multidimensional focus. The curriculum prepares you to capture opportunities in the field with an in-depth understanding of the technical and financial elements essential to successful projects.      

In the management curriculum, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the decision-making and technical elements that go into technology-based ventures, learning to shape and manage advanced projects of varying sizes and scales. Adopt current best practices to optimize processes and guide technical teams toward their goals while staying on schedule, maintaining a budget, and complying with regulations.     

Through a blend of engineering, mathematics, and business electives, you’ll build a customized, flexible plan of study that suits your career goals. Learn vital concepts in areas such as quality and reliability engineering, optimization, law, simulation modeling, supply chain management, and statistics. In addition, you can gain hands-on experience by completing an optional formal project on a problem that interests you.    

Take courses from internationally respected faculty, including academic researchers who work at the cutting edge of their fields and experts who spearheaded achievements in the private sector. You’ll benefit from the same course material and career development services as on-campus students, and you'll gain a nuanced perspective on strategies for maintaining operational efficiency in an innovative engineering environment.

Earning your online MS in Engineering Management will give you the knowledge and hands-on research experience you need to take advantage of these opportunities. Apply your understanding of complex processes to direct the teams of multidisciplinary experts who will create the future of technology and industry.

*The exact number of units required may vary depending on the program pathway. Please consult the program’s catalog page for detailed information.

This graduate certificate program addresses top information technology concerns with courses designed specifically for information security professionals within industry and government. Students will gain the skills to secure information and information systems in the areas of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Upon successful completion of the three required core courses, students can also receive:

• CPE units for CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CAP and SSCP designation(s). These designations are offered by (ISC)²
• CPE units for CISM and CRISC designations, which are offered by ISACA
• One year of qualified work experience toward the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) designation

The Eller Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship is designed for working professionals seeking general entrepreneurship business knowledge. This graduate certificate will provide advanced knowledge in several business areas to lay a foundation for graduate business coursework. 

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship start-ups and business roles, this certificate can support you in your goals with courses in various areas needed to gain general entrepreneurship knowledge.

Expand your entrepreneurial thinking and skills to bring your best ideas to fruition. Whether your goal is to launch your venture or apply your skills in a corporation, nonprofit, or public organization, you’ll emerge ready to confidently lead and make a lasting impact. Build in-demand skills that prepare you to thrive in a rapidly changing business world. 

We will prepare you to find innovative and sustainable solutions to today’s critical environmental challenges, including pollution and climate change. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable faculty will engage you in the process of creating new scientific knowledge that, in turn, will enable you to impact a rapidly changing world.

An online bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Arizona empowers you with a diverse and practical skillset in science, communication, critical thinking and leadership, enabling you to tackle any issue affecting our land, air and water systems.

Our graduates work on the sustainable management of land and water resources; the environmental impact of resource extraction, agriculture and urbanization; and the remediation and restoration of disturbed environments.

Are you ready to solve today’s environmental and resource-use challenges? In the Masters in Environmental Science program, you gain valuable skills and carry out research to further understand soil, water and the environment. You also join a community of distinguished scientists, knowledgeable staff and like-minded, motivated students. Learn to address the diverse environmental challenges at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics and social sciences to improve the quality of all life. In this interdisciplinary program, you will focus on fundamental science aspects and social facets of Environmental Science.

These graduate-level courses were developed with today’s distance learner and career professional in mind. Through this program, you will build a solid foundation in environmental science as necessary to tackle environmental issues, regulations and compliance in interdisciplinary teams. Environmental core courses deal with the local, regional and global aspects of environmental science and their interrelatedness, intending to provide you with sought-after soft skills. 

You will have access to an outstanding academic advising staff who can draw upon several decades of work in diverse environments. You will also have the guidance and support of a faculty member for either your final thesis or report.

The Family Nurse Practitioner certificate is a four-semester, part-time opportunity for working registered nurses. Campus experiences compliment online course content for learning and demonstrating health assessment skills. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take an FNP national board certifying examination.

Are you a motivated creative looking to join the influential field of film and television? The Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television is a comprehensive degree that will prepare you for creative, business, and academic careers in the industry. 

The program integrates historical and critical analysis with industry studies to cultivate informed and responsible media consumers and creators. You will learn the art and business of storytelling through courses about writing for film and television, history and aesthetics, industry practices, social media production, and representations of race, class and gender.

Your program will culminate in a Practicum where you can apply the skills you’ve learned to create a project that aligns with your career interests. Internationally recognized faculty will foster your talent and skills, empowering you to succeed as an outstanding artist, industry professional, or scholar.

For additional questions, please contact Daniela Tascarella at danielat1@arizona.edu or Nicole Koschmann at nkoschmann@arizona.edu

The current projected employment growth in business and financial operations occupations makes earning a Master of Science in Finance degree a smart, strategic choice. The MS in Finance offers extensive experience and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in this competitive and advantageous industry. You will gain applied expertise in current financial topics, projects, and methods. You will also conduct in-depth finance research and work alongside faculty researchers studying everything from mergers and acquisitions to asset management.

The online program curriculum offers two tracks – Corporate Finance and Investment Management – with the same renowned faculty members as Eller's nationally ranked in-person program. Coursework in the Investment Management track positions you to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Eller's Master of Science in Finance Program at the University of Arizona has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). This means you will be provided a solid grounding in the CBOK and be well-positioned to sit for the CFA exams. If you are a qualified student in the Eller Finance undergraduate program, you may also be eligible for the Eller Master of Science in Finance Accelerated Master's Program (MSF-AMP). This allows you to complete a BSBA and MS in Finance in as little as four years.

The Eller Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Valuation is designed for online students enrolled in the MS in Finance programs who are seeking specialized knowledge in real estate valuation. The certificate will provide an advanced understanding of several real estate valuation areas to lay a foundation in graduate business coursework. Students will take a minimum of 9 units from an array of courses to gain expertise in valuing real estate and real estate projects.

Make a difference in the lives of others, while also securing your own future with an Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Planning. The fast-growing financial planning industry needs people like you to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals and plan for the future. 

This certificate will prepare you to become a certified financial planning professional. In this program, you will gain a solid foundation in the core elements of financial planning and wealth management. You'll apply a strong understanding of finance, business, wealth accumulation and investment tools to help people navigate major life decisions such as buying a house, saving for college and retiring with a comfortable income. Students also enhance their studies with courses in investment planning, saving strategies, estate planning, family income strategies, risk management, income tax planning and more. 

The University of Arizona Online Certificate Program is a CFP Board-registered educational program. Upon successfully completing the seven core CFP® courses, you will have met the educational requirement (coupled with at least a Bachelor's degree) to achieve CFP® certification.

The Food Safety Undergraduate Certificate is ideal for students focused on health and agriculture, food industry representatives, or anyone interested in tackling current and future food safety challenges facing Arizona, the U.S., and the world. The certificate program is a dynamic education and experiential training opportunity that helps address the growing need for professionals to ensure the safety of over 1 billion meals daily for 330 million U.S. consumers. 

This certificate introduces you to a foundational Microbiology course, Food Safety and Microbiology and Food Safety Laws & Legal Practices. You’ll enroll in one food safety elective course and acquire valuable experiential learning by enrolling in one to three practicum units, which can be completed online. Alternatively, you can identify food safety-related opportunities in your area of interest (internship in industry or independent study in a research laboratory, must be food safety related). 

Upon completing this unique and relevant combination of academics and experiential learning, you’ll be ready to join the Food Safety workforce as a meaningful contributor. You can advance your critical food safety knowledge and skills to help you immediately apply novel food safety approaches in the industry. Additionally, this program can complement your primary study area if you seek a degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Data Science provides focused training that will prepare you to pursue a full graduate degree or expand your current career. It may also equip you with the skills necessary to combine multiple graduate credentials.  

Through this program, you will learn skills and best practices for leveraging modern programming languages. Through comprehensive training in data collection, exploration, manipulation, storage and analysis you will graduate with the skills and experience to tackle complex data challenges. 

The Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate also provides you with credits and experience that are directly transferable into the MS in Data Science. Learn more about the MS in Data Science. 

Accelerate your career growth in the retail industry by earning an Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management. 

This program introduces you to the theories and principles of effective retail management while you gain foundational knowledge of retail store and supply chain operations.

This program will teach business communications, consumer behavior, and critical analysis skills. You will apply fundamental concepts of merchandise planning to the design of a retail operation and demonstrate proficiency in retail accounting methods and business management skills. Upon completing this certificate, you will be able to apply specific professional techniques to solve business challenges.

This certificate is designed for working professionals and undergraduate students interested in retail store management, supply chain management, and related careers.

Cultivate the design and development skills necessary to create virtual interactive environments that span across devices and platforms. This certificate will teach you real-world skills needed for successful game design, and will signal to potential employers that you have dedicated the time and energy necessary to build fluency with concepts that guide virtual world development. Gain familiarity with the field of game studies and the game design industry, develop intentional cross-cultural connections and relationships with others in game studies to develop digital games.

Upon the completion of the certificate, you will be able to identify the majority of known game genres, understand the fundamental components of a game, the design issues inherent in different types of games and much more. You’ll also be able to clearly communicate game designs verbally and in the form of written documentation.

Develop an advanced understanding of the root causes of gender-based violence and the skills necessary to advance the well-being, equality and human rights of those most impacted. This program provides a transdisciplinary and applied approach to human rights and an intersectional, postcolonial, feminist and anti-racist framework for understanding gender-based violence. 

You will connect with leading practitioners from around the world and complete hands-on, real-world projects with community members through independent studies, internships and the project course.

This certificate will be particularly valuable to practitioners who work in organizations supporting survivors of gender-based violence, professionals who work with victims of gender-based crimes, students graduating from relevant degree programs like public health, anthropology, sociology or psychology, and anyone interested in integrating an intersectional and social justice framework into their work.

The Eller Graduate Certificate in General Management and Organizations focuses on developing your people and decision-making skills. You’ll better understand hiring, training, coordinating, and creating an effective environment for attaining organizational objectives. You’ll also learn to lay a foundation for managing many different organizations.

Gain knowledge in several business areas to prepare for graduate business coursework. The certificate requires a minimum of 9 units in various areas to gain general management knowledge.

If you are preparing to reenter higher education or seeking professional development to advance your career, this certificate might be ideal for you.

This bachelor’s degree program, offered by one of the top 10 geography schools in the nation, gives you the tools to map your own path. Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) is on the rise in every industry, so you’ll have career options ranging from app developer to volcanologist.

Arizona’s program stands out from the pack via expert faculty who balance GIST fundamentals with key growth areas, allowing students to gain the experience needed to enter the high-tech workforce. This is achieved by emphasizing cutting-edge coursework in cartography, geo-visualization, web and mobile applications, and open source programming, all of which give you an edge over the competition. We also offer a strong remote sensing science component developed by top research faculty.

This undergraduate program focuses on professional GIS and applied GIS, which are vital for students looking to obtain a job right out of college. You’ll complete applied, project-based coursework and a senior capstone project tailored to you and the professional skills you want to build for your career. Arizona’s GIST programs are based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model, meaning you’ll have a clear path to your career as soon as you graduate.

GIST programs at the University of Arizona emphasize cutting-edge trends and have become some of the largest and most successful programs in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Our newly redesigned graduate curricula respond to emerging technologies in GIST-related fields, focusing on web, mobile and open source applications to ensure graduates are ready for an ever-evolving workplace.

Arizona is dedicated to offering the highest-quality GIST programs available, both in person and online. That’s why our programs meet the standards of the GIST Body of Knowledge compiled by the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, which guarantees the program provides a comprehensive overview of GIST topics such as programming and development, data capture and management, analytics and modeling, and cartography and visualization. Our online instructional methodology meets all relevant standards for quality in online education. As a result, MS-GIST graduates often find or advance related careers in fields such as public administration, natural and cultural resources, IT engineering, and defense.

Other amazing features of this program include:

• Earning your MS-GIST online in 18 months from a top-ranked geography department with some of the most cost-effective programs available.
• Learning about:
  • Current remote sensing and LiDAR processing skills.
  • Professional geodata analytics and the latest trends in big data applications to geospatial analysis.
  • The fundamentals of web GIS, mobile GIS and GIS programming with Python.
• Gaining hands-on experience in the use of leading proprietary GIS/remote sensing software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ERDAS) and open source solutions such as QGIS.
• Working with the Arizona’s internationally renowned faculty.

The Online Graduate Certificate in Geomechanics/Rock Mechanics can prepare you to start or advance your career in the mining and geological industry with specialized knowledge of rock mass behavior and properties. 

This accelerated program, offered entirely online, provides insights into geological engineering and mining principles. Shaped and taught by a faculty of industry experts and leading researchers, the geomechanics and rock mechanics courses examine the core technical and scientific concepts that guide safe geotechnical design and evaluation. 

You’ll gain the competencies to navigate the excavation process by exploring aspects of underground construction and stability analysis and learning to harvest raw materials while you eliminate subterranean hazards. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue an elective course in the area of study that interests you most, with topics ranging from mine ventilation and soil assessment to earth pressure theories.

The curriculum is presented through interactive learning materials and projects, making professional development accessible for those who work full-time. Should you decide to pursue the Master of Engineering in Mining and Geological Engineering after graduation or complete both programs concurrently, all 15 units taken in this certificate program can be transferred.

Understand the customs, cultures, mores, practices, contributions and struggles of peoples around the globe. Through ethnographic accounts, students will learn about various ways of life throughout the world and gain the academic preparation needed to succeed in an increasingly global workforce. The knowledge of culture, geography, history, literature, communications and public policy gained with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Global and Intercultural Understanding forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Graduates can work in international business, foreign relations, translation, outreach or education. This focus theme also prepares students for law school and graduate studies in public administration, anthropology, international studies and public health.

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes in multicultural and complex environments in the United States and abroad? The Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health from the University of Arizona Online equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently and competently approach the many health challenges across our borders and cultures.

 
This program introduces you to the world’s vast diversity of determinants of health and disease. You will learn to investigate infectious diseases, poverty, conflicts and emergencies, health inequity, principles, and the impact of health systems reforms. You will have an opportunity to critically appraise health systems in different parts of the world and analyze current and emerging global health priorities. This certificate supplies foundational knowledge in paramount global disease prevention and health promotion initiatives.

Developed by public health experts with extensive experience in global health research and practice, the certificate curriculum uses the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as a guiding framework for in-field preparation. 

If you are an undergraduate student or a working professional in public health and related fields, this certificate provides the critical skills needed to engage effectively in global health practice. You may complete the certificate in one academic year and can transfer the associated twelve units to future University of Arizona undergraduate programs in public health. 

To our friends, neighbors and colleagues across the globe, welcome, benvenuto, bienvenidos, Shalom, Karibu, Soo Dhowow, jī āiā nū̃! Your participation in this program ensures that the most up-to-date thinking in public health becomes readily available to communities virtually everywhere.

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health and Development is designed for working professionals and individuals entering the field of global health. This online program is a flexible, academically rigorous option for those who wish to balance coursework and career. Using emerging technologies that are rapidly transforming the ways we communicate, students from around the world will collaborate on new approaches to old problems and gain needed skills in a flexible format.

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health launched the Global Health Institute (GHI) to find evidence-based solutions to global health problems through the education and training of tomorrow’s global health leaders. This unique partnership promotes collaboration between the University of Arizona, partner universities, organizations, and individuals around the world.

How do various forms of media connect the global community to the challenges of the day, including climate change, poverty, inequality, the pandemic, political discord and record numbers of refugees?

Explore these questions and more alongside faculty who have worked with news media agencies and other organizations around the world. You will have the opportunity to build analytical skills, coupled with conceptual knowledge of real-time and emerging issues like digital inequity, surveillance, censorship and propaganda. Your studies will focus on political, cultural, social and economic influences on global media through a broad selection of courses.

Building a deep professional knowledge of the wide range of influences on media will prepare you to engage with and meet the grand challenges of our time. You will graduate equipped to step into jobs in nonprofit organizations, think tanks, government, politics, intergovernmental agencies and other entities that require sophisticated writing, analytical, verbal, digital and research skills.

Visit the Studies of Global Media website in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Examine how various forms of media connect the global community to modern challenges like climate change, poverty, inequality, disease, political discord and record numbers of refugees. Through this program, you will develop a deep professional knowledge of the diversity of influences on media in a global environment and prepare to meet the grand challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The program consists of three required courses, accompanied by a series of electives and a capstone project or report designed to fit your unique professional goals. Every step of the way, you will study with esteemed faculty who have worked for media and other organizations around the world. Coursework will focus on comparative media systems, practices, values and laws that influence political, cultural, social and economic institutions globally. Throughout the program, analytical skills are coupled with conceptual knowledge of real-time and emerging issues and ways to address them.

Upon completion, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to step into high-level jobs in nonprofits, think tanks, government, politics, intergovernmental agencies and other organizations that require sophisticated writing, analytical, verbal, digital and research skills.

Visit the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Studies of Global Media MA site.

Are you a health care professional? Or are you interested in pursuing a career in health care? Are you interested in the business and finance aspects of the health industry? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration was designed for you. Developed with working professionals in mind, the program offers flexibility and prepares you for a career in hospital administration or healthcare office management. It can lead you to fulfilling positions in outpatient care facilities, community health agencies and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in healthcare administration are projected to grow 32% over the next nine years, much faster than other occupations. In this certificate program, you will learn to master competencies in strategic planning, marketing, health budgeting and finance. You will gain a deeper understanding of health care economics and policy, quality improvement and health systems delivery, all of which will enable you to advance your career and build on your existing skills.

Prepare for leadership positions in commercial, non-profit, and government careers with a specialized set of skills in health law and privacy. Through this program, you will build a strong foundation in the governing laws, cybersecurity measures, data analysis and management issues associated with health information privacy.

Coursework focuses on privacy laws that range from the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws and regulations include specific data privacy protection compliance requirements that represent a business risk for organizations. Failing to meet these requirements or experiencing a data breach can have significant legal, financial, and reputation repercussions. The knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from this certificate are highly desirable to organizations working to ensure compliance with the governing laws in America and abroad.

The certificate consists of four courses, which can be completed in less than eight months. Credits earned in this program may be applied to the Master of Legal Studies with a Concentration in Health Law & Policy.

For more information visit law.arizona.edu/health or email law-healthcare@arizona.edu.

The 100% online graduate certificate in Health Law for Health Professionals program is the result of a unique collaboration between expert faculty from multiple University of Arizona colleges and international leaders looking to hire future graduates. The health care workforce needs individuals with legal knowledge, meaning this certificate enhances students’ employability and success within the health care industry.

The program is designed for individuals who do not wish to practice law but regularly encounter legal, regulatory and ethical issues in their health care professions. The coursework provides a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of legal and ethical doctrine in health care organizations, financing, delivery and practice. Courses provide a fundamental understanding of legal and ethical concerns surrounding financial management, licensing, government involvement and related topics.

Lead in the future of healthcare management with the Eller Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Management. Designed for working professionals seeking general healthcare business training, the certificate provides advanced knowledge in several business areas to lay the groundwork for graduate healthcare business coursework and career advancement. 

In this certificate program, you'll take a minimum of nine units of focused, foundational courses from various areas. You’ll gain general healthcare business knowledge and work with faculty who firmly understand the business and healthcare industries.

You'll gain deep insights into how business works, specifically within the healthcare industry and all its challenges and opportunities. The certificate can be completed in as little as 12 months.

Take the next step in your career or make the transition into healthcare administration with the Master of Healthcare Management. Study alongside expert faculty, combine a diverse healthcare curriculum with core business classes, and gain hands-on healthcare consulting experience.

Our healthcare community is dedicated to staying at the forefront of an evolving field. You will learn to evaluate challenges and leverage new opportunities with an understanding of the core business principles at work in the healthcare industry.

The 30 credit curriculum includes seven core courses and nine electives in the concentration of your choice. Choose from two start dates per year and complete the program in as little as 12 months.

Develop a strong knowledge base and tangible skills for professional preservation practice in heritage conservation for the built environment.

The Heritage Conservation program prepares students to enter the public and private sectors such as the National Park Service, local historic preservation offices and museums, and cultural resources consulting firms. This practice is part of a comprehensive ethic of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability. 

This program is a participant in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (DSCESU). Through the DSCESU, Heritage Conservation students have engaged in service-learning projects. They have been hired as research assistants for projects such as Valle Caldera National Preserve, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Organ Pipe National Monument and Zion National Park.

History encompasses the entirety of the human experience, ranging from family intimacies to workplace dynamics, from the building of communities to the formation of nation states, from global climate change to intercontinental pandemics, from acts of faith to scientific discovery. This field of study contributes to the pursuit of knowledge in almost every field of scholarship and provides an important nexus for interdisciplinary research across the arts, humanities and sciences.

Explore the intersection of human language and information technology with an interdisciplinary curriculum covering linguistics, computational linguistics and practical business training.

Human Language Technology (HLT) represents the fastest growing field of language research. Because of its industrial applications, the field provides far more employment opportunities than are available in traditional academic research. Demand is growing for trained HLT professionals including programmers, computational linguists, data scientists and natural language processing engineers. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, you will also be prepared for careers in a wide variety of other industries.

Upon completion of your degree, you will have the skills required to advance your career in a competitive workforce. We work closely with internship providers in the industry to provide opportunities for strong hands-on experience in the form of a final project. You will also write a Master’s thesis documenting an actual completed implementation. Possible local industrial internship opportunities include Lockheed Martin (Phoenix), Intel (Chandler), Raytheon (Tucson), and Motorola (Phoenix).

The Master of Science in HLT is designed for students who are interested in going directly into industry rather than going into academia on the PhD track.

Explore how documentary media can be used to advance human rights. Whether you are a current or recent undergraduate student, a graduate with an MA or PhD in fields like anthropology, public health, sociology, development practice or arid lands, or a human rights stakeholder in a non-governmental organization, this program will allow you to explore how documentary media can be used to advance a cause.

You will have the opportunity to engage with distinguished filmmakers and media activists through videoconferences, internships, class projects and mentorships. This program will be guided by an international advisory board made up of distinguished documentary filmmakers that share your passion for social justice and human rights.

Build the skills to critically analyze the intersections between information and communication technologies and human rights. Today it is increasingly important that human rights workers be aware of the power and pitfalls of technology and technology workers better understand the human rights implications of their work.

Through this certificate program, you will explore core issues including data rights, privacy, misinformation, artificial intelligence, surveillance, cyberactivism, encryption, e-learning and data literacy. Technologies covered will include big databases, blockchain, surveillance technology, virtual reality, crowdsourcing of human rights data, and archiving of digital media. While these technologies have the potential to significantly advance human rights, they are also being used to surveil, harass, disrupt and suppress individuals and groups working to advance human rights. This program will assess the capabilities and limitations of existing and emerging technologies.

The innovative curriculum will feature guest lectures by human rights practitioners and technological experts who are breaking new ground using technology to advance human rights. You will have the opportunity to work alongside scholars studying the ethical and political dimensions of technology and human rights, and the implications of new challenges like fake news, false video, data collection and improper use. Graduates of this program may choose to pursue graduate degrees in Human Rights Practice or Information Science.

If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Mette Brogden, Assistant Professor of Practice and Program Manager Online Graduate Programs in Human Rights Practice, at metteb@email.arizona.edu.

Ignite your career in an important and growing field. This program is designed to provide participants with core knowledge, critical perspective and practical skills to advance human rights around the globe.

Through a rigorous, place-based curriculum, you will have extensive opportunities for community engagement, applying course concepts to human rights issues in your own local community. In our one-of-a-kind course in Skills for Human Rights, you will develop specific skills including grant writing, testimonial gathering and documentary production that will help you stand out in a competitive job market.

This program also provides opportunities to engage with distinguished human rights stakeholders through videoconferences, internships, class projects, mentorships and a capstone project. This focus on project-based learning means that you may also be involved in the process of producing white papers, webinars, shadow reports and other forms of scholarly work.

The online graduate certificate in Human Rights Practice is a professionally oriented program designed to provide the foundational knowledge, critical perspectives and practical skills to advance human rights around the globe. Students will help produce white papers, webinars, shadow reports and other forms of human rights work.

The curriculum is designed for individuals involved in human rights work across multiple disciplines, including activists and those working in non-governmental organizations. This certificate may also be appropriate for governmental officials and individuals working in some corporations.

Our curriculum features applied problem-solving and extensive interaction, including video guest lectures and modules taught by leading practitioners. Each student will have the opportunity to complete an applied project or take course electives tailored to their own interests and based on current trends in human rights. The flexible online program will especially appeal to students from around the globe who are unable to travel to the U.S.

Visit the Human Rights Practice website for more information about the University of Arizona's Human Rights programs.

The online master's degree in Human Rights Practice is a professionally oriented program designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge, critical perspectives and practical skills to advance human rights around the globe. Students will help produce white papers, webinars, shadow reports and other forms of human rights work.

The curriculum is designed for individuals involved in human rights work across multiple disciplines, including activists and those working in non-governmental organizations. This degree may also be appropriate for governmental officials and individuals working in some corporations, and it is excellent for those intending to pursue Ph.D. programs or law school.

Our curriculum features applied problem-solving and extensive interaction, including video guest lectures and modules taught by leading practitioners. Each student will have the opportunity to complete an applied project or take course electives tailored to their own interests and based on current trends in human rights. The flexible online program will especially appeal to students from around the globe who are unable to travel to the U.S.

Visit the Human Rights Practice website to learn more about the programs available. 

If you are a “people person,” the BAS in Human Services is the right fit for you. Earning a socially-focused, community-driven degree in human services will equip you to advocate for individuals and communities with a focus on diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and social justice.

Human services is an interdisciplinary field that can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers. Graduates of this program are prepared to be effective advocates, coordinators and administrators, making a positive impact in their communities. They are resilient leaders and often continue their education in areas of social work, rehabilitation, counseling, education, criminal justice and health administration.

As a Bachelor of Applied Science, coursework in this degree blends theory with the real-world application of human services standards and best practices in work settings through a required internship experience. You will develop the skills to better understand, respond to, and support the social, psychological, educational and physical demands of individuals and families in a contemporary global society.

Indigenous communities in the United States and around the world have disproportionately worse health outcomes than the general population. Despite unique challenges, few public health training programs are specifically designed to increase the current and future public health workforce for Indigenous communities. 

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health helps close this loophole by equipping you with the skills and competencies necessary to engage in evidence-based public health practice at the leadership, management and supervisory levels. The certificate is developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive experience working with Indigenous Peoples and communities locally and globally.

Indigenous health examines the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing Indigenous models and frameworks rooted in culture, language, identity, place and community history. The primary targets for this certificate are graduate students, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, health educators and other public health professionals. 

Experienced Indigenous faculty instructors with a solid track record of teaching graduate students using web-based technologies teach all courses. You will have a faculty advisor, in addition to a graduate certificate coordinator, to ensure your success in the program.

You will have the opportunity to complete the certificate in one academic year and transfer all 13 certificate credits to future graduate programs in public health at the University of Arizona. All certificate courses will transfer to the Master of Public Health degree program if admitted to the MPH program and the courses meet degree requirements.

Through rigorous research and advocacy work, you will become a specialist in the complex issues facing Indigenous peoples today. In this degree program you will gain proficiency in fields like federal Indian law, Indigenous peoples’ human rights advocacy, environmental law, Indigenous community and economic development, the protection of cultural and natural resources, and critical race theory and practice.

Program faculty engage students in human rights advocacy projects and litigation on behalf of Indigenous peoples. Faculty and students have represented the Rio Yaqui of Mexico, Maya of Belize, the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group of Canada, and other Indigenous and tribal communities in human rights cases and petitions with far-ranging, international reach and impact.

For students interested in academic careers, this program allows you to conduct pioneering research under the guidance of leading scholars within their respective fields.

The online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering will prepare you to optimize the next generation of manufacturing operations and supervise production processes. 

The MS program offers an in-depth exploration of the technical skills essential to keeping production processes running efficiently and safely. Developed by our faculty of industry experts and groundbreaking researchers, the curriculum delves into business fundamentals like cost estimation and financial modeling that can help engineering leaders improve production line performance. 

In the Industrial Engineering MS program, you’ll examine production control methods essential for advanced positions in the field, developing practical skills that can be applied to projects of any scale. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to establish best practices in every stage of the product life cycle with strategic decision-making and quantitative analysis.

 *The exact number of units required may vary depending on the program pathway. Please consult the program’s catalog page for detailed information.

Prepare for a successful career in digital media by understanding issues related to privacy, ethics, information manipulation and the impact of social media on daily life.

Earning a BA or undergraduate minor in Information Science & eSociety will develop your ability to think critically about information and the ways that people use and influence technology. This may range from web design to information manipulation and propaganda, to the impact of social media on daily life.

You will also develop your skills to communicate using a variety of digital and social media tools, including digital storytelling and social networks. Learn to create programs and solutions in online digital environments that are effective, inclusive and respectful of diverse people and groups.

The University of Arizona College of Information Science is the first and only iSchool in the state of Arizona, part of a global consortium of information schools dedicated to advancing the information field. The field is widely recognized for creating innovation systems and designing information solutions that benefit individuals, organizations and society. While each individual iSchool has its own strengths and specializations, together they share a fundamental interest in the relationships between information, people and technology.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Warfare focuses on both offensive and defensive information operations. This certificate gives you the skills necessary to protect against advanced information operation campaigns.

Gain hands-on experience detecting and defending against operations and disinformation campaigns carried out by foreign adversaries. You will use interactive exercises to master leveraging open-source data to support the development of psychological and information operation campaigns. Course content will guide you in developing and deploying denial of service and counter-messaging strategies to mitigate adversarial Information Operation campaigns. After completing this certificate, you will be able to expertly explain how influence operations focus on manipulating the psychology of targets through strategic communication. You will also be able to synchronize information operations with kinetic and electronic warfare processes to support hybrid and unrestricted warfare.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Warfare serves students from across the University, specifically those without the technical intelligence or the cyber background necessary to be successful in the field of information warfare. This certificate is an excellent complement to University of Arizona cyber, intelligence, media studies, journalism and national security degree programs.

Scientific research makes amazing promises about the ways we can improve our world, but we need people working every day to turn those promises into reality.

Through a combination of engineering and business courses, this online master’s program will give you the skills to translate scientific research breakthroughs into real, sustainable technologies and processes — the kind that bridge the gap between innovation and achievement. The kind that can change the world.

This fully online, interdisciplinary program explores local and worldwide challenges to offer you a foundational knowledge of gerontology and how to implement innovations in your career. The Innovations in Aging (IIA) graduate certificate requires 13 graduate credits. It prepares you to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to address the unique needs of the aging population. The program can be completed in one year.

Whether you choose to participate in the graduate certificate program on its own or concurrently with your master's, Ph.D., or professional program, the choice is yours. The online certificate is stackable with the IIA Master of Science (MS) Degree, allowing you to fully apply credits to the completion of the MS and constitute one-third of the course requirements. This flexibility empowers you to earn both a Graduate Certificate and a Master's Degree in IIA, shaping your learning journey according to your needs and aspirations.  

The program will help you expand your career opportunities by developing a highly valued skillset that complements your existing skills, education, and professional experience. You can pursue careers in various industries and acquire and apply new knowledge about advancing positive change to benefit older adults and the industries in which they work.

The curriculum aligns with the rigorous standards set by the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE). This alignment ensures that you receive the highest quality of education and the necessary experience to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG), giving you a competitive edge in the job market and instilling confidence in the relevance of your education.

This graduate certificate is one of 20 Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDP) approved and established by the Arizona Board of Regents. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries, creating unique opportunities for students to pursue new research opportunities.

The certificate program is also affiliated with the Arizona Center on Aging, which works to improve the quality of life for older adults through comprehensive programs in research, education and training, clinical care, and community engagement.

The Master of Science in Innovations in Aging program was developed to serve Arizona's growing population of older adults nationally and globally. The program allows you to contribute to improving the lives of older adults and learn about the challenges and opportunities in developing a career in aging.

The program's core courses prepare you to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to address the unique needs of the aging population. Also included are classes focused on different aging perspectives with an understanding of bias, equity, innovations in aging, and research methods appropriate for researching aging.

The Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Standards guides the curriculum, ensuring that you acquire the coursework and experience necessary to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). This preparation also equips you to pursue your post-graduation career goals and even consider doctoral education in aging sciences and related fields.

The MS in Innovations in Aging program requires 36 units and is designed to be completed in two years. Twelve of the units for the degree are supplied by the certificate courses, which means when you have completed the certificate, you are 1/3 of the way to achieving the Master's degree. Another twelve credits include four required courses and twelve credits chosen from a broad list of electives aligned with your interprofessional interests.  Since certificate courses are stackable with the Master of Science program, you can earn both a Graduate Certificate and a Master's Degree. There is also a stackable option with the Aging Law and Policy Graduate Certificate whereby you can earn a Graduate Certificate and Master's degree in Innovations in Aging and a Graduate Certificate in Aging Law and Policy with the same number of credits as a Master's Degree.

The MS in Innovations in Aging program is one of 20 Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDP) approved and established by the Arizona Board of Regents. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries, creating unique opportunities for students to pursue new research opportunities.

The MS program is a standalone entity and part of a larger mission. It is affiliated with the Arizona Center on Aging, a hub that tirelessly works to improve the quality of life for older adults through comprehensive programs in research, education and training, clinical care, and community engagement. This affiliation ensures that you are part of a larger community and mission, making your educational journey more meaningful.

The size of the baby boomer generation — born between 1945 and 1965 — is reshaping America's older population. Due to this dramatic shift, there is a growing need for skilled workers knowledgeable about the aging process.

The Insights into Healthy Aging Undergraduate Certificate program provides you with an in-depth understanding of the dynamic dimensions of the aging process. This certificate focuses on approaching aging biologically, psychologically and socially in the context of the individual and society. 

Experts in gerontology will guide you as you develop a deeper understanding of how aging impacts the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults. In this program, you will learn to identify myths that perpetuate erroneous stereotypes of older adults and engage with individuals of the aging population. You will utilize gerontological frameworks to examine human development and aging. You will learn to relate psychological, biological, and social theories to understanding longevity, adaptation, heterogeneity, inequality, stability, and changes in aging.

You will also learn to identify practical solutions to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers and collaboratively engage with others to promote integrated approaches to aging. The diversity of course options offered in this program demonstrates a robust and invaluable multidisciplinary educational experience.

The Insights into Healthy Aging certificate program is offered through the Psychology Department, open to all majors, and designed to provide a hands-on approach to learning about and interacting with older adults. 

Additionally, you will learn critical skills desired by employers, beneficial in a wide range of careers, industries, and post-graduate studies in gerontology, psychology, medicine, and more.

Keep pace with advances in instruction methodologies and new technologies in the field of library and information science. This certificate will provide you with the foundational knowledge necessary to become an effective teacher and instructional designer.

Explore topics including information literacy pedagogy, instructional design principles, online learning and assessment of learning outcomes. Examine teaching and learning from different cultural perspectives and investigate how culture and language play a role in how students learn in different environments. You will also have the opportunity to complete a capstone or internship project and receive hands-on practice in information literacy instruction.

This certificate is designed to either be a stand-alone program or to be combined with the MA in Library and Information Science. Earning the certificate alongside the full degree allows you to complete a distinct specialty that is identified on your transcripts and prepares you to pursue advanced career opportunities in the field.

If you have specific questions about the program, please contact Barb Vandervelde, Manager of Administration at barbv@email.arizona.edu.

Develop the core skills necessary to meet the United States’ National Security imperatives through increased educational, cultural and experiential opportunities within the Intelligence Community.

Enhance your critical, analytical and cultural skills with a challenging and practical curriculum led by world class faculty and practiced intelligence experts. Dive into unique scholarship, language and overseas cultural immersion opportunities and exclusive internship and career placement assistance. You may also choose to participate in intimate networking sessions with leaders and practitioners of the United States IC and professional development summits.

The Intelligence and Information Operations curriculum includes both offensive and defensive Intelligence & Information Operations content delivered within our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment. As a result, you will have extensive hands-on experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed after you graduate.

The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Intelligence Community - Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) designation demonstrates that Arizona's Intelligence program meets the most demanding requirements and prepares our graduates for successful careers within the US Intelligence Community.

Choose from three IC-CAE designated degree tracks: Operational Intelligence, Information Warfare and Law Enforcement Intelligence.

The International Security Studies certificate consists of four courses or 12 units. Courses are drawn from a variety of topics, such as conflict in the Middle East, climate change, foreign policy of Russia, American foreign policy, American national security, international security, global political economy, European security, terrorism, and terrorist networks, energy security, and Japanese and Chinese nationalism. Students who register for this certificate program take the same courses as students who are enrolled in the Master of Arts program in International Security. Moreover, all courses taken through the certificate program will count toward the M.A. degree. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 are encouraged to apply for the certificate first.

All courses are taught by regular UA faculty members. However, none of these courses are available on campus, and all of them have been designed specifically for the certificate program and the M.A. degree. Each course is six to eight weeks long. Students can register for up to three courses per semester.

The International Security Studies program provides an empirical and conceptual review of the international system, including many courses that review the principal features of the system from the post-war period to the present day.

Since contemporary security goes beyond military capacity and force, the program seeks to address demographic, environmental, developmental, and social challenges. The conceptual framework applied across the course offerings provides a strong interdisciplinary and cross-regional approach.

Courses are drawn from a variety of topics, such as the conflict in the Middle East, climate change, foreign policy of Russia, American foreign policy, American national security, international security, global political economy, European security, terrorism, and terrorist networks, research design, and Japanese and Chinese nationalism.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Justice and Global Security takes an interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice, issues in modern law enforcement, terrorism, immigration, and border security. Offered through the College of Applied Science and Technology, the program emphasizes research, analytical, and critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 

This program is designed for students who have earned an Applied Associates Degree or have real-life experience in law enforcement or public safety.

The Bachelor of Arts in Law degree–a first-of-its-kind program available at the University of Arizona–is a result of a unique partnership between the James E. Rogers College of Law and the School of Government and Public Policy at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. As one of the nation's most proven and trusted BA Law degrees, this program will teach you to "think like a lawyer" when solving problems and developing arguments. You will learn foundational aspects of law, such as criminal and civil procedure, contracts, and torts, as well as competency in key jurisprudential concepts, doctrines, and theories relevant to the common law.

How does our BA in Law differ from pre-law? Pre-law students are taught essential skills and subjects, but their exposure to law and legal topics is limited. In contrast, as a BA in Law student, you gain in-depth knowledge of criminal law, constitutional law, contracts, property, procedure, and more. These are the same subjects studied by students in Juris Doctor (JD) programs. Additionally, these subjects are taught by leading legal professors, scholars and practitioners using the same pedagogy developed to teach law students but tailored for the undergraduate experience. 

The BA in Law empowers you to get a jump-start on your career as a legislative and regulatory affairs analyst, mediator, foreign service officer, related personnel legal translator, or legal advocate, to name a few. By earning this degree, you may also qualify for an accelerated path to law school or the University's accelerated master's option, where you can earn a Master of Legal Studies in just one extra semester. You also have the opportunity to choose a coursework track that prepares you to pursue a license as a Legal Paraprofessional and qualifies you to sit for the Arizona state exam.

With a BA in Law in hand, you can go on to attend a JD program to become a lawyer or enter many other legal professions directly after graduating. If you are passionate about studying law, the BA in Law may be a great option.

The General Master of Laws (LLM) program provides those who have already earned a JD in the U.S. or a first law degree (BA in Law, LLB or JD equivalent) from a country outside the U.S. with a part-time two-year curriculum. Advance your knowledge with in-depth study and interaction with experts in the field of law, including experienced academics and policymakers. It is also a prerequisite for earning a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), the highest degree offered in law.

The College of Law's General LLM degree is a 24-unit degree providing an opportunity to gain a level of proficiency within a specific field of law. Create your own concentration by selecting courses from any number of our available areas of study.

Cultivate your leadership potential, foster your strategic decision-making skills, and gain the foundation to excel in a competitive landscape with a Leadership and Learning Innovation degree. This flexible leadership degree provides students with a justice-oriented framework for turning complex ideas into accessible content for learners in various education and industry settings. Graduates go on to lead in a wide range of fields, including nonprofit work, human services, business, government, and community outreach. Students can gain valuable work experience through internships at local, national, and international organizations. This flexible major is frequently used to prepare for a wide variety of graduate degrees.

The College of Law’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is a 30-unit program that provides a strong legal foundation. In addition to general legal studies, you may concentrate in:

• Compliance and Legal Risk Management
• Criminal Law and Policy
• Cannabis Law
• Environmental Law and Policy
• Family and Juvenile Law
• Human Rights
• Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy
• Intellectual Property
• International Trade and Business Law
• Law and EconomicsScholarship Available
• Mining Law and Policy
• Tax Law and Policy
• Legal Paraprofessional

If you want to work with and understand laws and regulations (without needing a law license) or wish to advance your career and development prospects by obtaining legal and critical-thinking skills, the MLS degree is the perfect fit. 

In addition, the MLS degree prepares you to apply and test for a license to practice law in Arizona as a Legal Paraprofessional (LP). LPs may practice law in certain civil, criminal, and family court proceedings. If you already have a JD or have earned a qualifying law degree from outside of the US, you may consider pursuing the online LL.M. degree.

The Master of Arts in Library and Information Science (MA LIS) is the only accredited program by the American Library Association in Arizona offered by the only iSchool in Arizona.  The degree covers various disciplines, ethics, and values of library and information science augmented by an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and information.

Depending on your career interests, you can concentrate your coursework in areas such as: 

• archival studies
• academic or public librarianship
• digital information management & curation
• legal information, law librarianship & scholarly communication
• medical and community health information

Our curriculum reflects the diversity of library and information environments. It touches the areas students will eventually work and the populations they will serve.

The MA LIS is a 37-unit degree program accredited by the American Library Association.

The Eller online Management Information Systems program is an ideal opportunity to advance your management and complex technology skills to become an effective leader in information systems. 
 
Learn how to solve the challenges of today’s tech-driven business world by learning to use IT to support business processes and strategic needs. You’ll gain valuable enterprise data management skills and learn to analyze, rethink, redesign and automate business processes.
 
Gain all the benefits of a top-ranked program with more flexibility than a traditional on-campus degree. The seven-week 100% online courses are asynchronous, and you can enroll at six different points during the year. This means you can complete the program in as little as ten months, adding more flexibility to your work and family life.

For additional information, contact the MISOnline Admissions Team at MISOnlineAdmissions@eller.arizona.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Marketing is designed to provide the learner with fundamental Marketing business knowledge. This certificate is ideal for those preparing to reenter higher education or to provide entry-level employees with the professional development they need to advance their careers.

The certificate coursework focuses on learning the application of communications theory and research findings in advertising, publicity, and conducting and administering programs of information and persuasion. You’ll also learn marketing data analysis and research techniques and how they are utilized in the industry. 

In this program, you’ll gain advanced knowledge in several business areas to lay a foundation for graduate business coursework and advance your career if you’re interested in marketing business roles. 

In this online degree program, your goals take priority. You’ll customize your own curriculum and learn from experts in fields such as microelectronic processing, ceramics and polymers, and computational materials, just to name a few. What’s more, the “signature course” elective format enables you to enhance your existing skills and fine-tune your focus, so you can meet — and then exceed — your personal and professional objectives.

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) among healthcare providers, policymakers, and others. Investing in healthy children and families strengthens communities and helps to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs.

The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Graduate Certificate focuses on promoting the life-span health and safety of individuals who give birth, children, and their families to enhance individual and societal well-being.

In this program, you will focus on the determinants, mechanisms, and systems that promote and maintain the health, safety, well-being, and appropriate development of children and their families in communities and societies. Your knowledge will enable you to use and apply sound epidemiologic research and scientific information to help shape maternal and child health programs and policies. This will enhance the future health and welfare of society and subsequent generations. 

This certificate can be completed in as little as one year. Upon completion, you will be equipped to contribute to improving the health status of individuals who give birth, children, and adolescents worldwide. This program is affiliated with the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Students who complete the graduate certificate and are later admitted to the MPH program may use all units toward the MPH if they choose either the MCH or the Health Behavior Health Promotion concentration.
 

According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a master's degree is becoming a standard requirement to advance into higher-paying supervisory and management roles.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is the only online graduate degree offered in this discipline in Arizona. It provides excellent value compared to similar programs across the nation. The courses offered in the program seek to deepen the knowledge acquired at the bachelor's level to prepare you for increasingly more complex and interdisciplinary tasks in the modern workplace. The courses are supported by world-class faculty with relevant expertise. The MSME degree may also be an entry point for students seeking a PhD to pursue research or academic careers in national laboratories or universities.

You can tailor your study plan to fit your interests in one or more core areas, including dynamics and control systems, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and thermal sciences. Customize your program further by choosing from microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or design and optimization options. A broad range of courses and faculty with relevant expertise supports the core areas and specializations.

As a graduate of the MSME program, you'll be in high demand across various employers in industries ranging from aerospace, automotive, and mining to electronics, software, and biomedical device sectors.

Students will obtain knowledge and skills in the practice of health informatics and how it applies to the health care and public health settings. Additionally, students will learn about ethnic and cultural implications of health and receive training on providing culturally competent health information services. This certificate will provide students with knowledge and skills that will supplement and be useful in their work in various health information settings, including libraries, community health organizations, health care organizations and information organizations.

When you enroll in the Bachelor of Arts in Mexican American Studies (MAS) major, you gain a deep insight into how government and public policy, minority health disparities, immigration, language, and more affect the Mexican-American population. Current U.S. demographic trends show that Mexican Americans who live and work in the Midwest, Southwest, and Southern communities also need a workforce knowledgeable about the challenges and trajectories of Mexican Americans. Students with this degree are in critical positions to inform, direct, and contribute to the progressive future of this diverse population. 

The B.A. is an interdisciplinary program designed to study, recover, and disseminate knowledge of the history, culture, and intellectual legacy of Chicanx, Mexican, Indigenous, and Latinx peoples in the United States.

Mexican American Studies as a discipline uses a social justice approach to examine evidence-based social science and cultural studies to understand barriers (past and present) to the integration of Mexican Americans into U.S. society, as well as how challenges have been overcome to emerge as the largest ethnic/linguistic group in the U.S. 

The MAS program is firmly committed to training future generations of scholars whose research is rooted in social justice through decolonial epistemologies, pedagogies, and scholarship at the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality, colonialism, patriarchy, and their contemporary manifestations. The department works collaboratively with community organizations to address issues and produce knowledge benefiting historically marginalized communities in the U.S. and transnationally.

The Microbiology and Immunity Graduate Certificate program provides advanced education in basic and clinical concepts of microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases. 

In this program, you will learn detailed, medically relevant knowledge of essential topics in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. This knowledge will prepare you for various biomedical science specialties, a research career, as well as further graduate or medical education. 

The Department of Immunobiology engages in medical and graduate student teaching and performs research on all aspects of host/microbe interaction, immune system function and dysfunction, and microbial pathogenesis. The core mission of the Department of Immunobiology is to perform cutting-edge research and disseminate its results through the teaching of new health professionals and scientists.

As a teacher candidate, completing your undergraduate teacher preparation program K-12 degree in Mild to Moderate Disabilities qualifies you to support students with high-incidence disabilities in various settings. Through rigorous instruction in evidence-based, high-impact strategies and diverse field placement experiences, you will enhance the learning styles of students you interact with. Faculty and teacher candidates work together to create coaching and mentorship opportunities to develop each teacher candidates' teaching skills and abilities.

Courses are carefully designed to match the learner's needs with research-based practice and practical field-based application each semester. You will have the opportunity to take three semesters of field-based practicum experiences before the student teaching semester. Intensive coaching will be provided to you throughout your program.

Teachers with this degree emphasize supporting students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional-Behavioral Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Attention Deficit Disorders. Instructional delivery may occur across the continuum of services: inclusionary setting, co-teaching environments, self-contained classrooms, etc.

As a student in the online Graduate Certificate in Mine Production & Information Technology program, you’ll complete advanced coursework that explores the operational systems used to drive efficient mining facilities worldwide.

The program focuses on cutting-edge tools and techniques that empower decision-makers to maximize productivity while enforcing sustainable practices. The curriculum, designed and taught by leaders in the industry and accomplished University of Arizona faculty, consists of in-depth courses in the software and advanced technologies that shape the production process on a daily basis. You’ll learn to monitor mining environments, manage information, and recognize patterns in statistical data. Complete hands-on training in vital systems and gain insight into the systems engineering process, preparing to create new platforms and structures that suit any situation.

Upon graduation, you’ll be poised to use these principles to design and maintain large-scale earth-moving systems, analyze operational processes for financial concerns, and generate and use valuable modeling information to drive more efficient practices.  

Arizona leads the US in the value of non-fuel mineral production, serving as the top source of copper and a major producer of other minerals like crude perlite, molybdenum, and silver. The University of Arizona Department of Mining and Geological Engineering is the state’s only provider of university-level educational and research programs in engineering minerals and nonrenewable resources.
 

The online Graduate Certificate in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy will prepare you to employ state-of-the-art methods to harvest the metals and materials we depend on.  

The curriculum, built and led by influential figures in the mining industry alongside the University of Arizona’s accomplished faculty, examines mineral extraction and refinement from scientific and economics-oriented perspectives. Available prerequisite courses make this program a perfect fit for practicing engineers and those looking to make a career change. The program also benefits professionals in a related field who would like to learn more about mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.    Should you decide to pursue the Master of Engineering in Mining and Geological Engineering after graduation or complete both programs concurrently, all 15 units taken in this certificate program can be transferred.

Arizona leads the US in the value of non-fuel mineral production, serving as the top source of copper and a major producer of other minerals like crude perlite, molybdenum, and silver. The University of Arizona Department of Mining and Geological Engineering is the state’s only provider of university-level educational and research programs in engineering minerals and nonrenewable resources. Faculty is instrumental in the technological and scientific breakthroughs shaping the future of mining and geological engineering.

Mineral extraction and processing professionals must account for the mining industry's environmental impact and apply efficient processes for working with low-grade and complex ores. As a graduate of this program, you have the potential to lead the responsible use of resources, developing and implementing low-waste methods to process minerals efficiently and sustainably. 

The Arizona Online Graduate Certificate in Mining Occupational Safety and Health can help you meet the challenge of creating a hazard-free mining environment. Dedicated, well-trained specialists in mining safety make a difference by enforcing stringent safety measures, mitigating dangers, and promoting best practices.  

In this program, you’ll complete advanced coursework in ventilation, geomechanics, chemical exposure, and other fundamental areas, learning to design processes and procedures that minimize the inherent risks of excavation. Mining certificate courses have been designed with the input of experts in the industry and are taught by leading University of Arizona faculty members. The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering is the state’s sole provider of university-level educational and research programs in engineering minerals and nonrenewable resources. Faculty leads the technological and scientific breakthroughs that will shape the future of mine engineering and safety.   

By completing a mining safety management certificate, you’ll develop the knowledge you need to start or advance a career in this vital field. Graduates of the graduate certificate will be better prepared to achieve certification as mine safety professionals. 

Arizona leads the US in value of non-fuel mineral production as the top producer of copper and a major source of other minerals such as crude perlite, molybdenum, and silver. The field requires the expertise of safety-minded professionals to ensure that every measure is taken to prevent risks for the workers who make energy production and industrial processes possible.

The Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering field offers some of the highest-earning engineering careers, as well as opportunities to develop sustainable solutions that will power our future. The University of Arizona online Master of Engineering in Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering is one of the only online programs of its kind, featuring courses taught by a faculty of groundbreaking researchers in mineral engineering and the science of non-renewable resources. 

You’ll gain an advanced understanding of core technical principles while pursuing coursework in finance and management, natural resource law, and other administrative concerns. Armed with this focused skill set, you’ll be well prepared to pursue mining and geological engineering roles and other opportunities in the field. Expert researchers and industry executives lead each mining engineering online course, which features a curriculum that blends live instruction with a convenient, asynchronous online format. 

Mining and material production provides the building blocks for products and technologies essential to industries and the global economy. Earning a mining and geology master’s online empowers working professionals to enhance their career prospects. Most part-time students complete the program in 18-24 months. The program is a perfect fit for aspiring and practicing engineers, those looking to make a career change to mining or a related field, and others with an interest in mining.
 

Earn a Graduate Certificate in Natural Language Processing and enter the rapidly growing field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with expertise in related technologies and applications. This program integrates foundational skills of data science and machine learning so you are prepared to work in governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and more.

Natural Language Processing is the process of teaching computers to use language by extracting knowledge from text and then using that knowledge in meaningful ways such as text summarization, speech recognition, text to speech, and related areas. The certificate covers core algorithms and methods for NLP, such as training in statistical NLP, computational linguistics, speech technology, text retrieval and/or neural networks. 

Learning tools for critical tasks such as machine translation, speech recognition, speech synthesis, grammar checking and text mining qualifies you for a range of positions in this in-demand field. 

The Natural Language Processing Graduate Certificate includes many courses that are also part of the MS in Human Language Technology. Completing this certificate will prepare you well to enter the MS in Human Language Technology program, where you'll be equipped with even more tools and skills for work in natural language processing. Learn more about the MS in HLT. This certificate also provides you with credits and experience that are directly transferable into the MS in Data Science. Learn more about the MS in Data Science.

Would you like to study in a field that is pushing the frontiers of science? Ready to study the brain and nervous system as they drive cognition, behavior, emotion and consciousness? Through the BS in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, you can explore the amazing complexity of the brain, its important role in developmental disorders, and the devastating effects of injury. You will have the opportunity to engage with new technologies that have facilitated exploration at levels that were impossible only a few years ago.

The BS in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science includes a gateway course NSCS 200: Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Cognitive Science and a common set of core courses that provide a solid foundation in both Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. Upon completion of these core requirements, you will then choose one of two focus areas: Neuroscience or Cognitive Science. Upper division courses within each focus are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the chosen content area.

Finally, you will pursue a series of elective courses in your area of emphasis, either Neurobiology or Cognition, allowing you to customize the program to your own interests and develop your knowledge in particular themes of neuroscience or cognitive science. 

This rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in health and research-related fields.

The Nurse-Midwifery Graduate Certificate is the first nurse-midwifery program in Arizona. In this program, you will learn how to become a primary care provider to childbearing individuals. The care you provide is informed by a core belief in patient autonomy and the importance of supporting physiologic processes, including birth. Consideration may be provided in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, private practice, community health centers, ambulatory clinics, hospitals, birthing centers, and the home setting.

The certified nurse-midwife (CNM) scope of practice includes gynecologic care, family planning, preconception care, and care of a healthy newborn for the first 28 days of life. As a CNM, the care you provide to individuals can be across a life span, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

In this program, you will utilize state-of-the-art simulation learning centers at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) and the Steele Innovative Learning Center (SILC).

Are you passionate about the health of parents and newborns and looking for a way to advocate for safe and supportive delivery? The University of Arizona Online's Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse-Midwife (DNP-NM) program is an excellent way to ensure care and well-being during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. As a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), you will also have the skills to provide gynecologic care, family planning, preconception care, and the continued care of a healthy newborn for the first 28 days of life.

In this program, you will build skills that are invaluable for building trusting relationships with your patients and helping guide and advocate for them in their healthcare and birth choices.

The DNP-NM is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and clinical placements. As an applicant, you may enter the DNP program as a post-BSN student or a post-MSN student.

As a graduate of the NM specialty, you will be prepared (according to the ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice) and eligible to apply for certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).

The Executive Health Systems Leadership (EHSL) DNP prepares you to meet national healthcare needs as the demand for nurses with executive leadership skills grows.

You will develop the advanced competencies necessary to thrive in senior leadership roles, including Chief Nursing Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Nursing Director, Director of Nursing Professional Practice, Director of Quality, strategic program developers, and other leadership initiatives.

At the University of Arizona, we are pioneering a focus on innovation in executive healthcare leadership. Emphasis is placed on health system assessment, creative planning, and leveraging health system resources to achieve optimal organizational outcomes. Through the EHSL DNP specialty, you'll learn to generate and disseminate nursing practice knowledge to stimulate research and improve clinical outcomes, engage in and lead collaborative practice teams, and influence clinical practice transformation and policy initiatives.

To complete this program, online students must also fulfill the following in-person requirements alongside on-campus DNP students:

• 1,000 practicum hours supervised by faculty or preceptors on-site
• Resident Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) in Tucson, Arizona

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares you to provide healthcare to individuals and the family. Learn to manage various conditions, from episodic infections (coughs, earaches, fevers, etc.) to chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.), utilizing a holistic approach that evaluates all the current requirements for the patient to formulate a treatment plan.

The DNP program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The FNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.

The Nurse Anesthesiology Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares ICU nurses to provide quality anesthesia care utilizing high scientific knowledge and practice expertise. You'll learn to care for patients during the perioperative period to be safe and comfortable during their surgical procedures using pharmacological and scientific techniques.

The DNP program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The Nurse Anesthesiology specialization blends online, face-to-face (including required training sessions and orientations), and clinical residency learning within 36 months of full-time study. Students enrolled in the nurse anesthesia curriculum receive a broad foundation of educational preparation for the full scope of nursing theories, research methods, and anesthesia practice across the lifespan.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares nurses to focus on helping patients as young as infants and as old as 21. You will learn to address patient issues and make sure they are reaching their developmental goals. You will also learn to ensure that older patients know about health risks.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC) role is to provide care to children from birth through adulthood with in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care, including healthy child care and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. PNP-PCs meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children in health maintenance and promotion and assessment and management of disease processes. PNP-PCs work in a variety of pediatric health care settings including, but not limited to, private practice, ambulatory and school-based clinics, the home, and subspecialty clinics.

The DNP program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The PNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares nurses to focus on mental health care and the mind-body connection for patients. You will learn the modalities to diagnose and treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, social disorders, and more. Graduates will work with the patients over the short term or long term to analyze and develop treatment plans with the patient.

The DNP program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.

Graduates of the DNP program are prepared as advanced practice nurses. Applicants may enter the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing. Part-time and full-time options are available.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. With a DNP you will be prepared to generate and disseminate nursing practice knowledge to stimulate research and improve clinical outcomes, improve health outcomes through scientifically based advanced practice within your chosen specialty, engage in and lead collaborative practice teams, and influence clinical practice transformation and policy initiatives.

Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Dual Degree Option: You also have the opportunity to enroll in a dual-degree DNP/MPH program that prepares you to provide exceptional quality healthcare in diverse environments. This option seamlessly blends the College of Nursing’s DNP program with the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health’s MPH program to provide you with a structured 3.5-year full-time program of study. As a dual degree student, you will be admitted to both programs simultaneously, allowing for a rich, coordinated, interdisciplinary learning experience. Upon admission, you are assigned to a DNP and MPH faculty advisor team that collaboratively supports your academic success.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students must minimally attend three on-campus Clinical immersions in Tucson, Arizona. Clinical Immersions are designed to help students develop specialty-specific clinical skills. Faculty from all the DNP specialties support learning workshops to develop students’ essential clinical skill competencies. Upon completion of a clinical immersion experience, students are prepared to continue to enhance their clinical skills under the supervision of preceptors in clinical environments. For nurse practitioner students, clinical immersions are scheduled the first week of the spring, summer, and fall semesters during the clinical year of their DNP Program curriculum. Clinical immersions for the Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Anesthesia students are scheduled to align with the curriculum and clinical courses.
 
Contact the Office of Student Affairs at 520-626-3808 or con-osaa@arizona.edu for more information.

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics program provides a strong foundation in nutritional biology, food science, and therapeutic diets, setting you up for success as a Registered Dietitian or in other rewarding nutrition-related careers. Develop expertise in medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, and food service management. Graduate with a DPD Verification Statement and the knowledge you need to make a real difference in people's lives. 

Nutritional science examines the impact of nutrition and food on health and disease throughout the lifespan. Course topics include nutritional biology and metabolism, food science and safety, nutrition assessment, counseling and therapeutic diets. This program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), fulfills the education requirements for the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential. Upon completing this undergraduate program, you will earn your Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and your DPD Verification Statement. With our integrated Professional Master's in Applied Nutrition: Dietetics emphasis, you can efficiently complete both your bachelor's and master's degrees, potentially within the same 5-year timeframe as before.

This degree offers various fulfilling career options even without pursuing the RD credential. You can explore opportunities in food service management, community nutrition programs, health coaching, personal training, and more. This degree is also foundational in becoming a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) with additional certification.

There is a growing need to address the health issues at the human-animal-environment interface. As a One Health program student, you have a chance to become part of a new generation of public health practitioners and professionals who are taking on the health impacts of complex issues such as climate change, infectious diseases and epidemics. Through this program, you will build skills that are essential for assessing and addressing public health problems from a holistic view.

One Health is a relatively new academic discipline that recognizes connections among the health of animals, humans and the environment. New strategies are needed to cope with changing ecosystems that lead to altered patterns of disease transmission. A One Health workforce is in demand to prevent, detect and respond to infectious diseases and epidemics in the U.S. and around the world. 

Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in One Health and develop new strategies to meet the unique health challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Designed for the current and future public health workforce professional, this program will build on your existing public health knowledge and skills. By surveilling the interaction between human health, animal health and the environment you’ll work towards strengthening the protection of the public’s health. Learn to evaluate and tackle public health problems collaboratively from the holistic One Health perspective, and integrate a systems-thinking approach to program development. You will also upgrade your knowledge and skills regarding the importance of epidemiology, the environment, outbreaks and disease prevention. 

The Undergraduate Certificate in One Health is intended to enhance your education as an undergraduate student and/or professional student beyond your regular course of study. It is designed to provide additional training to professionals already working in the field, including in research and Public Health. 

This certificate serves as a feeder program into our Public Health programs, including the graduate One Health program.

The professional graduate certificate in Optical Sciences is designed for working professionals who have already earned a bachelor’s, master's or doctoral degree and wish to supplement their knowledge with formal coursework leading to professional certification. The program provides students with the best graduate-level optics education available and offers the opportunity to build a foundation that can count toward a future Master of Science in Optical Sciences degree. The certificate can be completed entirely by distance learning, entirely on campus or in any combination of the two.

The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences is an internationally pre-eminent program in education, research and outreach in all aspects of the science and application of light.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Optical Sciences work in hardware design, medical and biomedical technology, lasers and electro-optical systems, fiber optics and communications, measurements, manufacturing and consumer technology. They work for large corporations, small businesses, government agencies, universities, hospitals and research centers. Many even work for themselves, having started successful companies or gone into consulting. There is no core curriculum for the master's in Optical Sciences degree, and students are allowed considerable freedom in planning their study programs. The student may limit coursework to a single area if desired; the core courses for the Ph.D. in Optical Sciences may also form the nucleus of a master's program, but there is no requirement to take any of them. Students may choose between a thesis option and a non-thesis option for the M.S. in Optical Sciences.

The Optomechanical Engineering (OME) MS option is an emphasis area, or sub-plan, of the general MS in Optical Sciences program. This multidisciplinary educational program is designed to provide you with advanced training in the optomechanical field, which is concerned with the manufacture, stability, packaging, and integration of optical systems.

Optical systems typically have stringent demands and tolerances to meet specifications. Therefore, students with training in Optomechanical Engineering are highly sought after for fields including space instrumentation, satellite development, defense and security, augmented reality, consumer electronics, biomedical device development, and all fields interfacing with optical systems.

The OME option requires completing a specific set of core courses and restricts additional elective and lab courses. This emphasis also involves the completion of an MS Thesis or MS Report on a topic relevant to optomechanical engineering or completing an approved technical writing course. A faculty committee must approve the thesis or report topic before working on the thesis or report to ensure that it meets the requirements of the OME emphasis area. 

For this emphasis area, the diploma will state “Master of Science in Optical Sciences with an emphasis in Optomechanical Engineering.”

Students employed in the Optics industry can complete a thesis working on a project with their company through the Optical Sciences MS – Industrial Track program. This track is available to students interested in pursuing research toward an MS in collaboration with their company.

Develop in-demand leadership skills to excel in a competitive job market with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership & Regional Commerce with an Organizational Leadership emphasis. What is a BAS degree good for? BAS degrees prepare you for careers in corporate, non-profit, military, and government sectors with exceptional knowledge of and experience in effective leadership practices.

This organizational leadership degree prepares you for careers in corporate, non-profit, military, and government sectors with exceptional knowledge of and experience in effective leadership practices. BAS degrees often lead to specific career paths like project management, supply chain management, or data science.

Evolve your strategic thinking skills by examining all facets of leadership – from leaders to followers to contextual influences. Course topics covered include organizational behavior, decision-making, and team building. These theory-based courses also focus on the practical application of knowledge.

Is a degree in organizational leadership worth it?

Organizational leadership skills are in demand in almost every industry. The BAS program will give you a unique insight into leadership techniques and a deep understanding of organizational processes.

How long does it take to get an organizational leadership degree?

The Arizona Online BAS in Organizational Leadership requires 120 credits and can take around four years of full-time study to complete.

Do you see yourself as a leader? Do you influence others to excel? Do you desire to promote positive change and drive progress within your organization? Then the Certificate in Organizational Leadership is the perfect opportunity to strengthen and amplify your leadership skills. 

This certificate will prepare you to successfully take on leadership roles such as supervisor, project lead, manager, as well as executive management roles in any industry. The certificate signals to employers that you have the leadership and managerial skills to lead people and projects in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The certificate is also beneficial if you work in a technical field or earned a technical degree and want to strengthen your communication and decision-making skills.

The program curriculum focuses on project management, staff management, teamwork, collaboration, writing and critical thinking skills. It will prepare you for a variety of leadership roles all while continuing to work within your current career field. Gain the tools to become a goal-oriented leader that solves real-world organizational challenges.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) certificate is a four-semester, part-time opportunity for working registered nurses. Campus experiences complement online course content for learning and demonstrating health assessment skills. Graduates of the PNP specialty are registered nurses who have advanced education in pediatric nursing beyond the initial registered nurse preparation.

Are you looking to pursue career advancement or explore future academic opportunities in the health sciences? The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) aims to provide you with a foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and toxicology. Graduating from this program prepares you to pursue a rewarding career in the analysis of pharmaceutical quality, clinical pharmacology and translational research, research and discovery, quality control and assurance, and many more. 

The program's major objective is to train students to become scientists in various areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Research is not required for the MSPS degree. You will take courses concentrating on Drug Discovery and development, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutics, and health and pharmaceutical outcomes.  

The average time to graduation is less than two years. The Graduate College allows six years to complete an MS program, but any extension beyond six years will require a petition. Courses taken in the MS program can be transferred to a PhD degree.

No thesis is required for this program, but you must complete coursework with appropriate grades and GPA and participate in seminar. Graduates of the MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences go on to find employment in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities, regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, and national laboratories such as the National Institutes of Health.

Priority application deadline July 1, 2024 for Fall 2024 enrollment.

Philosophy is the study of ideas and issues, in which questions are approached through reflection and analysis, and also through interdisciplinary experimentation with fields like psychology and cognitive science. All academic disciplines are built upon ideas of interest to philosophers, including the nature of the mind and the relationship between mental states and brain states, the distinction between true belief and knowledge, the rules of valid argument, and the basis for the distinctions between right and wrong. Students find study in the discipline provides insight into life's fundamental concerns and helps develop a capacity for clear thinking and perceptive judgment. Ethics specialists are in high demand as moral problems have become more complex due to the globalization of business, fast-changing government policies and law, environmental concerns, challenges in health care, and the explosive growth in digital technology.

Build an independent perspective on the nature of politics and how it influences government and society. Explore how political institutions and processes help shape government policies and their consequences. You will also have the opportunity to assess individual, group and mass behavior in political settings through both humanistic and scientific perspectives.

With critical thinking and writing skills, you will be prepared to pursue graduate training and careers in business, law, state, local and federal government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, interest groups and associations and teaching at the primary, secondary and college levels.

Communicate complex information and writing effectively and clearly in today's digital environments, workplaces and community organizations. The Undergraduate Certificate in Professional & Technical Writing will teach you to analyze and engage readers, design documents and web pages, and use a variety of genres and media. These skills complement your work in any major and are widely appealing to employers and graduate programs. 

Jobs in technical writing are growing faster than the national average, and the median annual pay for technical writers in 2019 was $72,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Professional & Technical Writing Certificate will help you achieve your goals, whether to strengthen your writing skills, challenge yourself to learn new media and technologies, or make connections with businesses and communities. This certificate will signal to future employers that you have valuable writing skills and are prepared to contribute ethically to workplaces and organizations.

The University of Arizona GIST program integrates GIS science and cutting-edge geospatial technology with management skills for use in government, corporate, non-profit, and academic settings. The UA currently offers two graduate options in GIST: the Master of Science in GIST (MS-GIST), which is available in-person or online, and the Professional GIST (P-GIST) graduate certificate, a fully online program. This comprehensive program is designed to meet the educational needs both of working professionals seeking to advance their careers and of recent graduates seeking employment in the high-growth geospatial industries.

Learn to conduct research and leverage health and social equity through evidence. The MA in Program Design & Evaluation will teach you the execution, application and translation of research to address the most pressing challenges impacting our local and global communities. You will study and advance solutions to grand challenges through interdisciplinary, community-focused and research-informed monitoring and evaluation.

The knowledge and skills you will gain from this program will be transferable and applicable across a variety of industries. Through this MA, you will deepen your cross-cultural competencies, community engagement skills, and applied research experience. In turn, you will develop community-focused and research-based solutions to problems situated in social systems. 

Upon graduation, you’ll be able to apply your skills to identify community needs related to issues like group-based disparities in education, employment, housing security, access to healthcare, and health-related outcomes. You’ll also be able to identify the populations disproportionately impacted by these disparities and evaluate and improve programs and strategies designed to lessen these disparities.

Faculty with expertise and decades of experience in community-focused, translational research from the Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) will provide you with instruction and guidance. SIROW faculty have deep relationships with community organizations. They work in areas like economic disenfranchisement, immigration, social inclusion and equity, health-related disparities, LGBTQ civil liberties, harm reduction, homelessness, sexual health and HIV, gender equity, education equity, and criminal justice.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate is a four-semester, part-time opportunity for working registered nurses. Campus experiences complement online course content for learning and demonstrating health assessment skills. Graduates will receive a broad foundation of educational preparation in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing theories, research and practice across the life span. Health assessment, primary prevention, health care maintenance, clinical decision-making, and illness management are emphasized in the classroom and clinical practica. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take a PMHNP national board certifying examination.

Psychology is one of the most popular majors at the University of Arizona. With an online psychology degree, our online students explore the complex world of the mind and brain. They explore how the mind and brain evolve from infancy to old age, the environmental influences that shape our behavior, and the impact of brain disorders such as autism and Alzheimer’s disease.

As a Psychology major, you will gain new insights into yourself and your relationship with the world around you. We will help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed beyond your psychology degree. You will be supported each step, whether your career choice is psychology, medicine, law, business or education.

At one of the nation’s top-ranked Psychology departments, you will have access to world-class faculty. Our award-winning advisory support program to help guide you toward your future career.

In the Public Affairs major, you will cultivate expertise that prepares you for managerial and administrative positions in local, state or federal government and nonprofit agencies. Enter a field with the potential to increase public access to essential government services.

Understanding the nature of public policy, the public workplace and its political, legal and managerial implementations will enhance your professional leadership skills and unlock career opportunities at various government service levels. This major will also build your foundational knowledge for graduate study in law, specialized planning or public administration.

Online students pursuing a degree in Public Affairs must complete an internship and may choose between an online or in-person internship opportunity.

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is the only public health program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in the state of Arizona. The online Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Health provides you with comprehensive coursework and experiential education in public health. The curriculum offers general knowledge regarding public health principles and practice. Fieldwork provides students with an experience that incorporates classroom learning into public health practice and prepares them for future employment.

You have the opportunity to customize your degree experience to match your interests, aspirations and future goals by selecting your area of emphasis. You may choose from five emphases: Global Health, Health Systems Theory,Environmental and Occupational Health, One Health and Practice and Public Health Practice. This emphasis will account for 12 credits toward your degree. 

The graduate certificate in Public Health is a distance-learning program at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health that offers working professionals a flexible and convenient option for advancing their public health training. The certificate is affiliated with the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and consists of the five core courses that are required of all MPH graduates. The certificate is a variable schedule program that can be completed in one to four years. Certificate courses are offered each semester (including summer), both online and in-person. Upon completion of the certificate, students who are admitted to the MPH program may apply all 15 credits to their degree.

The Zuckerman College of Public Health has held continuous accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2003 and is accredited through December 31, 2027

This practice-based professional degree offers five concentrations that reflect key disciplines in public health: Applied Epidemiology, Climate Change and Health, Global Health, Health Behavior Health Promotion and Health Services Administration.

Half of the courses are concentration-focused, resulting in a degree that covers foundational knowledge and skills and the opportunity for specialization.  All students also complete an applied practice experience that allows students to put their skills to work with organizations to address their real-world needs.

The online program is designed for working professionals to take two years to complete, and alternate plans of study can be designed with our program staff.

We also offer two dual degree options with the College of Nursing. 1) The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty with an MPH in Health Behavior-Health Promotion and 2) The MS-DNP in Executive Health Systems Leadership with an MPH in Health Services Administration. Students take courses in both programs each session. These programs start in the fall semester only and have different admission requirements and deadlines. Applicants interested in these options are advised to consult the College of Nursing first to review eligibility for the DNP program and admission details. Please contact CON-OSAA@arizona.edu (College of Nursing) and coph-onlinemph@arizona.edu (College of Public Health) for more information.

Eligibility: Admissions requirements for this program include: a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and coursework with a grade of C or higher in math (college algebra, precalculus, or calculus) and science (e.g. biology, physiology, or anatomy). Please contact us with questions about eligibility.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

Earn a degree that makes a difference, not just in your life and career, but in the well-being of your community. Whether you’re interested in preventing chronic disease, educating underserved communities on healthy behavior, or working to improve health policy, you will graduate with the freedom to choose your own career path.

Are you ready to take on the challenge of assessing and addressing future public health emergencies and epidemics? The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency & Epidemic Preparedness is the only certificate program of its kind in Arizona. It is developed, implemented, and taught by leading experts who have knowledge of how agencies and health services organizations coordinate to respond to public health emergencies and epidemics.

This program will teach you to use epidemiological tools to conduct rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies and disease outbreaks. With the guidance of experts, you will learn to conduct contact tracing and demonstrate skills needed to support emergency response at local, state, national, or global levels. You will also be provided the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in organizing an incident command system. 

Faculty in this program are professionals in healthcare services, emergency services, law enforcement, and more. They apply their real-world knowledge to help you develop your emergency and epidemic preparedness expertise. 

Once you successfully complete this certificate, you will earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing. You will also be able to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800).

Public health emergencies such as epidemics, pandemics, hurricanes and more continue to pose a severe threat to the health and safety of our world. Effective public health preparedness is more important than ever to respond to and recover from such emergencies. The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness provides you with the foundational knowledge and critical skills needed to support public health responses to such predicaments.  

This program teaches you to assess emergency and disaster risks using a risk management approach. You will apply Disasters Risk Reduction (DRR) theories and strategies and describe epidemiological procedures for investigating outbreaks.

Developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive applied experience in public health emergency and epidemic preparedness and response, this certificate focuses on specialized training for a prepared workforce that goes beyond routine public health practice.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness introduces you to emergency management systems, various forms of disasters, public health threats, and essential public health response skills. Be trained to use epidemiological tools to conduct a rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies and disease outbreaks. 

This undergraduate certificate is the first in the US to train on emergency and epidemic preparedness subjects. Once you have completed a series of FEMA and contact tracing trainings as part of this certificate, you will earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing.

The University of Arizona is a recognized leader in Quantum Information Science, where we are developing the future quantum workforce, a priority for the United States. Now you can enter this high-demand field through the Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) graduate program, an emphasis area of the general MS in Optical Sciences program in the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. The Optical Sciences MS - Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) emphasis is a national model in QISE education, designed to train a transdisciplinary workforce -- spanning Optics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Math -- while exposing students to the social, ethical, and legal implications of QI technology.

Unique to the program is a balance across theoretical and online lab experiences with a curriculum that combines tailored courses (required and electives) in quantum mechanics, information theory, computer science, optics and materials, algorithms, and communications system engineering with experiential courses in law and social sciences, and laboratory courses. Students enrolled in the program will be affiliated with the NSF-ERC Center for Quantum Networks, where the University of Arizona is leading this effort to build the quantum internet, along with ten partner institutions worldwide.

With over 80 courses taught by faculty who are leaders in the field (see our full course list) and faculty research spanning everything from medical technologies to communications to space exploration, our Master of Science in Optical Sciences programs, including the QISE emphasis, offer students the flexibility to take the program full-time or part-time from anywhere around the globe.

The College of Optical Sciences program offers info sessions. The info sessions are held by OSC graduate students and will cover what it’s like to be a graduate student in the OSC program. Full details on info sessions can be found here

This certificate teaches real estate development principles in the United States and Southwest with an emphasis on responsible property development. The objective is to provide an understanding of the land analysis process and how it relates to the practice of real estate.

The Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program offered through the University of Arizona’s College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) is perfect for professionals who are or intend to be real estate developers and industry leaders and who want to study real estate finance, law, construction management and site planning. Upon graduating from this program, students can expect to move into careers in real estate development, market analysis, property management, construction and project management.

This program is 100% online and follows a three-stage approach: Students will first acquire the fundamentals of the real estate process, learn critical vocabulary, and understand the procedural and legal requirements of the field. Next, they will examine the key financial concepts of real estate, including cash-flow models, market analysis and pro forma development. In the final stage, students will examine the development process as a whole, applying the analysis tools obtained in previous courses to real-life development projects.

Before enrolling, most students hold careers as urban planners, architects, landscape architects, realtors, financial/market analysts, entrepreneurs and real estate developers.

This certificate focuses on the fundamentals of real estate implementation through an in-depth analysis of development projects from start to finish. Gain exposure to project management and development, and the tools and methods utilized in the public and private sectors.

Get hands-on experience analyzing development projects from start to finish. Examine tools and methods used in the public and private sectors. Learn the fundamentals of real estate implementation.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership & Regional Commerce with an emphasis in Regional Commerce program combines theory-based coursework with an applied component, which involves working with local economic development professionals, economists and business leaders through internships, research projects and business plan development. This approach allows students to build the knowledge and skills of a small business professional and apply those competencies in real time.

The program includes coursework in market planning, entrepreneurship, small business development, global commerce, tourism and entertainment, and the impact of service and trade. Students will complete core applied science courses to build workforce-applicable skills in ethics, management, critical thinking and analysis, statistics, technical writing, and more. The program culminates in a capstone where students develop and implement a real-world business plan.

This interprofessional graduate certificate – designed by industry leaders in regulatory science alongside experts at the University of Arizona in law and the health sciences – provides the tools and information for graduates to advance their careers or transition into the regulatory science field or a related discipline.

Students will receive specialized training in how to accelerate the development of medical products through greater understanding of the ethics, policies, and regulations governing regulatory science in the United States and abroad.  They will also have the opportunity to take a unique colloquium course that hosts internationally renowned speakers with the goal of introducing students both to the breadth of topics in regulatory science and to industry leaders.

The Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Science program allows you to explore the intricacies of consumer behavior, marketing fundamentals, and the best strategies for managing, buying, and selling. 

This interdisciplinary program explores the world of retailing, social commerce, and innovation from a customer-centric perspective. You will develop skills that tap into your creativity and provide the best merchandising and consumer experience possible.

Coursework integrates consumer behavior with retailing, business, and marketing courses to prepare you for emerging careers. This major offers more than four decades of success in getting students into industry internships and launching fulfilling careers. This degree is a gateway to brand management, retailing, marketing, fashion and product design, distribution, and more. Expect hands-on career prep, student trips, and outside workshops. 

The program's partnerships with leaders in the retailing sector provide you with unprecedented access to practical experience that lends itself to professional success after graduation. You will also have the opportunity to network with successful alumni, executives, recruiters, and other professionals who can help you hone your career goals. 

The Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP-DNP) is intended for doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) students who wish to learn about the delivery of healthcare using telehealth technology.

The term “telehealth” covers a range of methods including: videoconferencing in real-time (synchronous), store and forward (asynchronous), patient monitoring, mHealth and provider education. The rural health care delivery system is a prominent environment for telehealth use. You will have the opportunity to analyze and evaluate different elements of delivery systems related to rural clients, including: provider and organizational outcomes, informatics and leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of rural healthcare systems.

Through this program, you will develop an advanced understanding of the necessary components of a sustainable telehealth program that provides patient-centered delivery. Identifying one key area of telehealth technology you wish to explore, you will evaluate the fit among the environment, client, telehealth technology and desired outcomes for capacity building and sustainability.

Completion of this certificate will demonstrate to future employers your knowledge of telehealth and its application in your area of specialty. Clinical residencies are required, but these can be either face-to-face or conducted by remote telehealth.

The College of Science is offering a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Science. 

Both degrees meet you where you are in your education and career, allowing for a flexible program where you learn the basic knowledge of the foundations of various scientific disciplines that you can easily pair with a complementary degree. The BS in Science provides additional training in foundations in science and scientific thinking.

These interdisciplinary degree programs emphasize biological and physical sciences you may utilize in intersectional fields such as education, policy, law, journalism, business, development, economics, and more. They will also provide a basic STEM background for medical and health services managers, medical assistants, natural sciences managers, and entry-level science technicians.  

You may choose from a variety of emphases to tailor your science education to your specific interests. Gain a foundation in science that will prepare you as an adaptive problem solver and enable you to drive social, cultural, and economic change.

As a Science BA student, you must take calculus and four semesters of another language. You must also complete five upper-division electives with at least three courses in one area.

As a BS in Science student, you must take calculus and two semesters of another language. You must also complete eight electives with at least four courses in one area.  

In addition to writing, math, language, and general education requirements, you will take core courses in statistics, introductory biology, introductory chemistry and physics, as well as in one of several areas of emphasis, including earth systems and sustainability, genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution and animal behavior, psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science. 

Science, Technology, Health and Society develops critical awareness of the methods and limitations of scientific inquiry while fostering skills in observation, analysis and deductive reasoning. The knowledge of physical and social sciences, technologies, mathematics and communications gained with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Science, Technology, Health and Society forms a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers. These may include jobs in research, laboratory analysis, information technology, the biotechnology industry, and municipal development and support, among many other options.

Earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Security Computing to build the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to address big data problems. Application shortfalls in a changing cyber environment, the constantly evolving nature of malware, threat tactics and techniques in both the Cyber and Intelligence fields are just some of the challenges you will be able to tackle by completing this certificate.

Using the Python programming language, you will solve cybersecurity problems and conduct digital investigations. Upon completion of the certificate, you will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses associated with the use of automated tools to solve complex security-related problems. You will also be able to create and use Python-based algorithmic solutions and apply existing Python libraries to support common security-related tasks.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Security Computing serves students from across the University, and specifically, those without the scripting, programming, or algorithm development background necessary to successfully design, build and modify cybersecurity-focused applications. This certificate is an excellent complement to the BA in Cyber Operations, the BAS in Applied Computing and the BAS Intelligence & Information Operations degree programs.

The knowledge of human behavior, history, culture, ethics and communication gained with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Social Behavior and Human Understanding forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Social Behavior and Human Understanding graduates work in human services, program coordination, public relations, or marketing. This focus theme is also good preparation for work and further studies in health care, legal services, public policy and public health.

Meet the ever-growing demands of the commercial, industrial and federal government job sectors with a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. 

The BS in Software Engineering coherently integrates proven engineering techniques and disciplines with software development best practices that encompass all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The curriculum includes core principles from systems engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and software engineering. The curriculum is based on a solid foundation of mathematics, including calculus, physics and discrete math.  

Relevant software methodologies integral to the curriculum include Agile development, automated testing using continuous integration and Software DevOps. DevOps combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to increase software application velocity and service delivery.

Software engineers develop software products and systems to meet societal needs. Software engineers are always in high demand and are analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems.

The University of Arizona's new Master of Science in Software Engineering program offers a firm engineering foundation encompassing discovery-based education utilizing an experiential learning approach. Housed in Arizona’s prestigious Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE), established in 1961 as the nation's first systems engineering department, the program is bolstered by intensive design experiences that reflect industry demand.
Career opportunities for graduates of SIE programs are outstanding. Over the years, graduates from these programs have found employment in the nation's leading corporations, research institutes, and universities. 

The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to take your software engineering skills to the next level and prepare you to further your career or pursue a PhD. 
The program's flexibility enables you to design your course of study and research from diverse classes and research opportunities in software and computer engineering domains such as web and mobile applications, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, embedded systems, cybersecurity, machine learning, and other interdisciplinary areas. 

The University of Arizona's College of Engineering has launched the Software Engineering PhD degree in response to the high demand for individuals trained in the software engineering discipline. The degree program is critical in driving student success in a rapidly changing world and tackling essential problems at the edges of human endeavor. 

As a student graduating with a PhD in Software Engineering, you will be better positioned to develop the skills and mindsets to be leaders in software development, computing, machine learning, ever-increasing automation and connectivity, human and intelligent systems, data science, and network sciences.

Through the PhD program, you'll demonstrate the ability to design, develop, test, integrate, and evaluate software applications/products/systems in diverse computing and engineering domains. You'll also be able to critically analyze and review published research results and other literature related to your area of study. You'll also demonstrate your ability to articulate all aspects of the research in your software engineering specialization area, describe and defend the significance of your work, explain your research methodologies, and summarize your findings. 

The global software engineering market alone will be worth $64 billion by 2025, and it is a vital part of a larger industry. Some factors behind this growth include increased automation in multiple sectors, the demand for cloud-based solutions, the Internet of Things, and an increased number of devices that can be used in daily life for convenience. Thus, pursuing a Software Engineering PhD will give you a competitive edge in this fast-growing industry.

Study one of the most spoken languages in the world that is the official language of over 21 countries and acquire proficiency in Portuguese. Develop the skills to pursue a variety of careers, in fields including teaching, communications, public relations, international relations, foreign service and tourism.

This degree introduces four key areas: Hispanic literature and culture, Hispanic linguistics, translation and interpretation, and Portuguese. Explore a wide range of topics, including Peninsular and Latin American literature and culture, Spanish phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics and professional and cognitive aspects of translation and interpretation.

Interested in working with people who need assistance to improve their communication, social and adaptive skills? This program will prepare you to provide evidence-based services in applied behavior analysis in clinical, school, and home settings.

You will also have the opportunity to complete an original applied project in your area of interest within behavior analysis. Projects are supervised by individual faculty and are conducted in lieu of a master’s thesis.

Program coursework has been verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and includes all 7 courses required to take the Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. The program also fulfills the master’s degree requirement for the exam.

You may choose to complete the degree in 6 semesters or 24 months.

Please contact Rebecca Hartzell, Ph.D, BCBA-D, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Special Education Program hartzell@arizona.edu with questions about the program.

Get certified to teach in a growing field. Teachers with a high-quality certification in working with deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) students are in high demand.

Earn your MA in Special Education, your Arizona teacher of deaf/hard of hearing certification and your national certification from the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED), all in one place.

You will build the skills to work in a wide range of classroom settings with coursework including language and literacy assessment and intervention, instructional methods and strategies, audiology, speech and language development, cultural diversity and research. Focus on addressing the needs of students within public school settings through communication and literacy development and put your learning into practice through a practicum and a final full-time teaching internship.

Graduates have gone on to teach D/HH students as either itinerant, resource room or self-contained classroom teachers. Itinerant teachers travel from school to school to provide on-site services and support, while resource room teachers have D/HH classrooms on general education campuses and self-contained classroom teachers typically work at center schools for the deaf or in public school programs.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a focus in Sports and Society provides a basis for understanding the sports industry and the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic and social systems that apply to the world of sports.

This knowledge of these systems as they apply to the sports industry forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Sports and Society graduates could work in retail, research, communication, public relations or marketing fields in positions including administration, management, public relations, and program and event coordination. This focus theme is also good preparation for work and further studies in business management, business administration, economics and marketing.

The Statistics Graduate Interdisciplinary Program offers a fully online certificate program consisting of four fully online 3-unit graduate courses, which must include MATH/STAT 566, Theory of Probability. This online program is offered through the University of Arizona' Outreach College and is perfect for working professionals looking to obtain a greater depth of focus to their data-analytic training and a deeper understanding of statistical methodology, inference and practice.

Students looking to enter the new green economy have an extraordinary opportunity with Sustainable Built Environments program. This solutions-based, interdisciplinary undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles, including environmental design, planning and management challenges.

Within this fully online program, you’ll choose an emphasis in either Sustainable Buildings or Sustainable Real Estate Development. Both emphases prepare students to answer the unprecedented challenges facing our rapidly developing world. Graduates are currently working as architectural designers, renewable energy systems designers, environmental researchers, and leaders at sustainability-focused non-profits, government agencies and corporations.

The online Master of Science in Systems Engineering develops the skills to design, model, and analyze advanced systems of diverse components — from software and hardware to the operators who employ them.

Throughout your course of study, you’ll work with expert faculty to build on your practical abilities and develop comprehensive solutions that maximize efficiency. The program not only cultivates advanced technical knowledge but also the strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills to lead projects that meet requirements, stay on budget, and function reliably for years to come.  

As a student in the MS program, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with groundbreaking leaders in the field, benefiting from practical, real-world expertise. You’ll learn rigorous methods to plan and implement complex systems that meet organizations' needs without unwanted side effects. Program courses introduce design principles that lead to successful system integration and industry-standard tools for modeling and analysis.

Graduates from the Systems Engineering MS program have gone on to pursue their goals at leading corporations, research institutes, and universities. You can prepare to achieve your goals by taking advantage of the same resources available to on-campus students, including comprehensive career services.

 *The exact number of units required may vary depending on the program pathway. Please consult the program’s catalog page for detailed information.

This five-course graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language provides graduate-level credit and training in how and what to teach, including skill areas such as grammar, culture and teaching with technology.

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is a rich experience that can open doors around the world, and individuals with experience living and working a year or two abroad have a competitive edge in any field. The five-course graduate certificate is completed online over five 7-week sessions, one course at a time.

Designed by leaders in the field, the course topics include TEFL methods, curriculum/materials development and assessment, linguistics and pedagogical grammar, culture for TEFL, and technology-enhanced English language teaching. These courses provide a foundation that, combined with a bachelor’s degree, can help secure entry-level TEFL positions around the world. The courses also provide graduate-level credit, meaning they complement a related master’s degree or can be applied later to a full Master of Arts in TEFL.

Build a strong foundation in the workings of tribal courts and justice systems that will prepare you to pursue a career as a tribal judge, lay advocate, court clerk, assistant and paralegal, tribal law enforcement and game officer, and other positions and professions that play a vital role in determining the quality of life in Indian country reservation communities.

Explore topics ranging from federal Indian law, tribal courts, tribal criminal law, and tribal family law, all taught by industry-leading faculty. This program is also ideal for students who desire to go on to law school and specialize in tribal court and justice systems.

Develop the expertise to address significant questions facing urban and regional growth in the BS in Urban and Regional Development program. Urban and Regional Development is the study of economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments. This degree will provide you with the skills to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems, and work in the field and remote-sensing laboratories.

This BS is a professionally-focused, applied degree program that focuses on population, economy and environment in four major areas: statistics and economics, core geography, methods, and an internship and capstone component. 

Together, the courses in these areas of study teach you how to analyze data and explore the uneven impacts of urban and regional development. You will also develop the tools necessary for making connections between urban and regional growth, demographics, urban sustainability, housing, real estate, and more.

Internships are integral to this degree. This is specialized work on an individual basis and may be held in person. Course credit and on-the-job experience can be earned in the private, public and non-profit sectors.

There are three areas of emphasis in the online Bachelor of Arts in Wellness & Health Promotion Practice: Health Education, Health and Wellness and Aging and Population Health.

The BA in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice develops knowledge, ethics and skills to provide professional service and interventions to culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations. You will walk away with the tools to promote healthy behaviors, healthy lifestyles and a holistic approach to wellness among diverse populations and in a variety of settings.

With a growing emphasis on health promotion and preventative care, new opportunities in wellness-related industries are emerging at a fast pace. Our experiential learning model combines classroom study with practical, hands-on experience. This will enable you to put knowledge into practice and gain the competitive edge you need to advance your career.