Graduate Certificates
Elevate your career and boost your earning potential.
Designed for working professionals and ambitious job seekers, our graduate certificate programs are the ultimate resume builder. A graduate certificate from Valparaiso University will not only distinguish you in a competitive job market, but also open doors to new opportunities while increasing future earning potential. Invest in your future and give your career – and resume – the boost it deserves.
CERTIFICATE IN ANALYTICS AND MODELING
Our 18-credit certificate in analytics and modeling is intended for working professionals interested in a deeper knowledge of the statistical, computational, and mathematical methods behind modeling and data analytics.
CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS AND DATA SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS USING SAS
Our 12-credit certificate in applied econometrics and data science foundations will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in data manipulation, segmentation, econometric modeling and forecasting, and other data analysis techniques using SAS statistical software. You will be trained to perform complicated data analysis, critically evaluate business problems, and contribute to the development of business solutions.
CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED ECONOMICS
Our 18-credit certificate in applied economics is designed for students whose goal is to apply economic ideas and theories to answer questions in a wide range of fields and professions such as the government, education, nonprofit, and banking sectors. You will learn to apply microeconomic and macroeconomic principles to areas such as finance, international, and labor markets.
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Our 12-credit certificate in business economics will train you to apply key microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, models and data, to develop a keen understanding of local and global real-world issues and policies. You will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to specific topic areas such as the economics of financial markets, international trade, money, and banking.
CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE
Our 15-credit certificate in information assurance is intended for graduate students in professional programs who would like to enhance their awareness and knowledge of regulatory, business, and policy considerations that arise from the increasing use of computer systems and information technology in society. The certificate is designed to supplement a professional’s non-technical knowledge in the areas of law and policy for the security of data and information systems.
CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SECURITY
Our 15-credit certificate in information security is intended for graduate students holding or pursuing a graduate degree in information technology. This certificate is designed to supplement a graduate degree in information technology with a specialization in networked systems security.
CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Our 15-credit certificate in information technology fundamentals provides an introduction to the background and practice of information technology. This flexible certificate can be completed online or in person, and is intended for students with non-technical backgrounds who are interested in pursuing professions in the field of information technology.
CERTIFICATE IN TRAUMA–INFORMED CARE
Our 15-credit certificate in trauma-informed care will equip you with essential knowledge about trauma and its application in various settings, increasing effectiveness with traumatized populations. It is ideal for professionals in fields such as mental health counseling, education, healthcare, nursing, occupational therapy, and public health. This certificate can also be integrated into graduate coursework, particularly benefiting students in related programs including clinical mental health counseling, education, health administration, healthcare administration, nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and public health.
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The value of a Valpo degree
Graduate tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $650 per credit.
Admission checklist
• Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
• Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed Students may transfer up to three credits from a different institution, subject to the graduate studies transfer policy. Transfer credit is reviewed and approved by the certificate advisor. Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad.
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Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
Valparaiso University is built on the traditional homelands of several indigenous peoples, most notably the Potawatomi (Bodéwadmik) Nation. We meet in this place indebted to this forced generosity. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu/chapel/our-history.)
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu/grad
email: grad@valpo.edu