Addiction and Substance-Use Related Disorders
With the foundational knowledge you acquire in this program, you'll be ready to pursue licensure in the field of addictions.
African Studies
Learn how social, economic and political issues shape the lives of people of African descent, and apply this specialized understanding in your choice of life paths.
American Studies
If you are interested in the different experiences that make up the United States, exploring the global impact of the U.S., and how diverse communities work together to achieve social change, this program is for you.
Applied Prevention Science
You can help meet the growing demand for a well-trained mental health workforce, whether at home or abroad. As a prevention specialist, you would be trusted to innovate and promote positive health outcomes for youth and families across diverse service delivery sectors. This certificate program sets you on that path.
Asian Studies
The flexibility of two tracks allows you to choose a geographic region that is of most interest to you. Whether you choose the East Asia track or Southeast Asia track, this certificate complements your current graduate degree and prepares you for a variety of careers.
Atmospheric Science
The transdisciplinary certificate in atmospheric science is administered by an executive committee composed of faculty from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The objective of this program is to recognize Arizona State University graduate students who complete a dissertation on a topic related to the atmospheric or oceanic sciences under the supervision of a faculty member from one of the cooperating departments.
Computational Life Sciences
Join in the transformation that new types and amounts of data are bringing to the life sciences. You can learn computational methods that complement traditional bench-based approaches, allowing you to arrive at novel insights, and you'll gain the knowledge and skills you'll need when applying computational techniques in life sciences research.
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Enhance your academic and professional profile with an understanding of the roles technology plays in learning and teaching additional languages. Develop a solid theoretical understanding of computer-assisted language learning activities and the skills for implementing them in the language classroom.
Critical Theory
Learn strategies for agile, nimble thinking and writing that's useful in tackling complex, worldly problems. Critical theory is a vast and advanced field, with applications across industries and professions, such as English studies, linguistics, philosophy, African American studies, women and gender studies, law, history, politics and sustainability.
Digital Humanities
Do you want something truly new to go with your humanities degree? This program coaches you in the latest and most innovative digital tools for humanities research. If you are looking to stand out from the crowd of humanities graduates, digital humanities is the answer.
Disability Studies
You can become a knowledgeable, flexible professional, change agent, researcher, educator and advocate by critically addressing diverse intersectional experiences, quality of life and justice issues, field-based applications, and research for ongoing learning and writing.
Environmental Communication and Leadership
Scientists must go beyond publishing in journals if they want their research to be relevant to society. However, academic training rarely covers how to communicate with the press, the public, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.This certificate program in environmental communication and leadership gives graduate students in environmental disciplines the important skills they need in order to increase their influence and reach above and beyond academia.
Evolutionary Medicine
Learn innovative ways to frame questions about health and illness and how to holistically approach ideas about evolution, human vulnerability and the future of medicine. Your exposure to multiple fields of science will lead to a new understanding of disease and the improvement of human health.
Gender Studies
Are you a graduate student who intends to pursue a career related to gender studies, with plans to teach or perform research? Through the interdisciplinary training of this program, you'll become better equipped to tackle important contemporary issues with extensive knowledge about gender research, gender theory and the ways that gender is structured into our society and culture.
Geographic Information Science
Complement your graduate degree with in-demand professional skills. The increase in geographical data from cell phones, satellites, big data and Google Maps is expected to continue at a higher than average pace, and that means an increased market demand for people trained in the spatial analysis skills.
Global Security and Competitive Statecraft
You can deeply understand the issues that shape the complex contemporary global political environment through firsthand experience and the academic rigor of challenging, interesting and relevant coursework on contemporary issues, taught by world-class faculty from across the spectrum of security-related and foreign policy fields.
Immigration Studies
Gain a voice and make a difference in the community. With the knowledge and skills you acquire through this certificate program, you'll be ready to be an effective counselor and advocate to decision-makers and policy thought leaders.
Linguistics
If you're fascinated by language and its many forms and functions, this certificate will help you broaden your theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Work with world-renowned language experts to gain a deeper understanding of linguistics. This program can be taken in conjunction with a master's degree or as a stand-alone certificate for career development.
Medieval Studies
Studying the global Middle Ages will open new perspectives on the global present, provide you with a foundation for future study in the humanities, and encourage you to integrate the disciplines of literature, history and the arts in your studies.
Museum Studies
The ability to present information in a tangible, real-world environment is a critical part of the preservation and proliferation of human culture. This graduate-level certificate equips you with the skills to better connect visually, intellectually and emotionally with visitors in a museum, gallery or other cultural or professional setting.
Renaissance Studies
By augmenting your knowledge of historical languages and writings, you can be better equipped to meet the demands of your field.
Scientific Teaching in Higher Education
Do you want to become a better science teacher? You can gain a sophisticated understanding of teaching and education research that will help you build your career. Learn how to become a change agent who can contribute to positive reform in science education.
Sexuality Studies
Examine transdisciplinary perspectives on how social understandings of sexualities and genders have informed cultural practices, social relations, the body and health, family life, law and policy, and other institutions of the state.
Social Science Research Methods
Are you fascinated by the causes and consequences of human thought and behavior? You may be a social scientist. Boost your data analysis credentials with social science research methods. These skills are highly valued and transferable in the corporate world and in academia.
Social Transformation Certificate
Learn to think critically about social, cultural and political dimensions of social transformation. Explore historical and current dynamics from diverse theories, conduct interdisciplinary research and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective contributor toward social change.
Socio-Economic Justice
What justice-related problems are associated with economic inequalities? Is justice possible, given wealth gaps and structural abandonment? What of racial capitalism, gendered dynamics of poverty and possible paths to material well-being? Explore such issues in depth, imagine and develop just praxes, and learn to enable action toward a just, transformative future.
Spanish Language Pedagogy
Learn the skills to effectively teach Spanish as a second language. Develop the expertise to teach students with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and to utilize modern technologies to enhance student learning.
Statistics and Data Science
Data science is developing as an element for success in business and scientific discovery. Glassdoor recently selected data scientist as the second best job in the U.S. based on earning potential, number of job openings and job satisfaction. With this statistics certificate, you can apply data science knowledge in nearly any industry.
Transdisciplinary Transportation Studies
ASU faculty are advancing transportation research in critical areas, and they will guide you as you learn to analyze transportation in relation to numerous other aspects central to modern life.
Translation Studies
Translation studies is a dynamic, emerging discipline that engages various theoretical and practical issues. Central to the present and future directions of the humanities, as well as their history, translation studies is one of the most globally relevant fields in today's world.