This certificate will provide students with the tools necessary in proposing and managing initiatives and evaluating technology innovation from a business standpoint. These courses are applicable to students who are/want to be entrepreneurial in starting a company, working for a startup, or bringing business management skills into their career at an existing company.

Online

Students must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree

• Earn a B- or higher in all coursework in the program

• Submit the following materials upon completion of coursework:

  • Application form

  • Transcript of the courses you've completed toward the certificate. For information on ordering transcripts, see http://engineering.illinois.edu/online/

  • Processing fee: $100 check made payable to the University of Illinois

Only UIUC courses will count toward the certificates.

The Business Management for Engineers (BME) certificate consists of a sequence of courses that concentrate on the principles and practice in business concepts and management skills designed help to build the aptitude of engineers in this area; an expertise that is inherently necessary for successful managers and leaders.

The Certificate in Business Analytics provides business and technology practitioners with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to collaborate in the design, development, and adoption of BI applications in organizations.

Online - Some exams may be proctored

• A baccalaureate degree

• Official transcripts

• Completed application form

• Course requirements must be completed with a grade of B or better

No transfer credit is accepted for certificates.

Individuals may work on the certificate part time without being formally enrolled in a degree program, or may complete it as part of the masters of science degree in Management Information Systems or other programs if approved by their specific degree program.

The Certificate in Business Process Management provides information systems practitioners with the fundamental knowledge needed to be able to successfully analyze, define, and design organizational processes and to effectively apply information technology to these processes.

Online - Some exams may be proctored

• A baccalaureate degree

• Official transcripts

• Completed application form

• Course requirements must be completed with a grade of B or better

No transfer credit is accepted for certificates.

Individuals may work on the certificate part time without being formally enrolled in a degree program, or may complete it as part of the masters of science degree in Management Information Systems or other programs if approved by their specific degree program.

Organizations and corporations are more regularly turning to formal processes for conflict management and dispute resolution. This fast-growing field of study and practice examines the causes of conflict, conflict theory, and how to manage conflict as part of team-building and negotiation within and on behalf of your company. In this certificate program, you will gain skills in negotiation and mediation, develop new strategies and techniques for addressing your current negotiation challenges, and learn to effectively lead and manage change. Upon completion of the certificate, you'll be prepared apply the principles of respectful communication in your work, lead your organization in developing diversity as a way of creating value, and negotiate effectively.

Fully online

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Completed application, essay, and current resume

• Two completed recommendations

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended

• No GMAT or GRE required if cumulative GPA is above 3.0. Also waived if applicant has a graduate degree from an accredited institution or completes their first 5 SBNM courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Up to 4 courses (8 sh) from an accredited graduate program. Also, up to 2 core courses may be waived if taken at the undergraduate level with a grade of "B" or higher.

• An array of online graduate certificates is designed to provide managers and leaders with a pragmatic education that addresses the special concerns and problems of managing in a rapidly changing world. All coursework may be applied to any of North Park's five graduate management degrees, including the MBA.

• Courses can also be taken at the main campus on the north side of Chicago.

Provides practicing teachers and administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary for integrating digital technologies into classroom teaching and learning. The six courses cover the knowledge and skills required for an ISBE Technology Specialist Endorsement which qualifies those who hold it for building and/or district level technology coordinator positions.

Online

• Acceptance to UIS Graduate School as either degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking.

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 for full admission

• Undergraduate GPA of 2.5/4.0 for conditional admission

• Have all transcripts sent to UIS.

• Students should apply online at http://www.uis.edu/admissions/applyNow.html by completing the Graduate Student Non-Degree-Domestic & International application.For more information, contact Admissions & Records at (217) 206-6174 or (888) 977-4847.

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• Coursework may be used as electives for the Master of Arts in Education degree.

• A passing grade in an EDL course is considered to be B or above. A failing grade is given for work below that level. A maximum of eight hours of C (2.0) grades is applicable to the degree (grades of C- or lower are not accepted), provided that a minimum GPA of 3.0 is reached at time of graduation and an approved Student Petition is on file in the Office of Records and Registration.

• Candidates must take and pass ISBE Licensure Exam(s) in their specific area(s) to qualify for Illinois entitlement.

Courses in the Event Planning and Management program teach students how to organize, manage and market conventions, concerts, sports, expositions and other events. Students completing the program will be able to apply event coordination techniques within this multifaceted industry.

Online

Admission to SIU required. Student may apply as undeclared undergraduate or graduate student. Application can be made online at http://admissions.siu.edu/apply/

Transfer Student Services will determine the acceptance of credit and its applicability toward University Core Curriculum requirements. All credit accepted for transfer, which is not applied to University Core Curriculum requirements or Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, will be considered general transfer credit.

The event planning and management program is designed to provide a broad view of the meetings and event industry. Completion of this program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to begin building a career in event planning. Courses are well-suited to those employed in non-traditional event professions where event planning responsibilities exist.

As government and corporate funding decrease and social needs increase, strategic fundraising has become more important than ever for nonprofit organizations to be successful in their missions. This certificate will give you the necessary preparation to become an effective development professional, with a focus on fundraising theory, history, strategy, implementation, and practice. In this certificate program, you will gain valuable skills in all aspects of fundraising management, including grant writing, annual major gift solicitation, capital campaign development and execution, and donor base development. Upon completion of the certificate, you'll be able to build a convincing case or financial support, and select the donors and markets that best fit your organization's mission.

Fully online

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Completed application, essay, and current resume

• Two completed recommendations

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended

• No GMAT or GRE required if cumulative GPA is above 3.0. Also waived if applicant has a graduate degree from an accredited institution or completes their first 5 SBNM courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Up to 4 courses (8 sh) from an accredited graduate program. Also, up to 2 core courses may be waived if taken at the undergraduate level with a grade of "B" or higher.

• An array of online graduate certificates is designed to provide managers and leaders with a pragmatic education that addresses the special concerns and problems of managing in a rapidly changing world. All coursework may be applied to any of North Park's five graduate management degrees, including the MBA.

• Courses can also be taken at the main campus on the north side of Chicago.

GIS has applications for governments, many businesses, the health industry, environmental organizations, public service fields, and other social and physical science fields. The GIS graduate certificate program can stand on its own or be paired with a master's degree; thus it is an option for mid-career professionals, as well as those seeking to begin a new career.

Online

• Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and meet campus requirements for admission to graduate study.

• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission. Students not meeting this level may still apply, but will need to write a letter to the GIS Admissions Committee via email to Dennis Ruez (druez2@uis.edu) demonstrating their ability to complete graduate-level coursework (such as having significant work experience in the area).

• Candidates for the certificate must complete course requirements with a grade of B or better (a grade of B- is not acceptable).

Applicants who took an introductory GIS course as an undergraduate, may petition to replace ENS 404 with either ENS 403 (Transportation: Problems and Planning Procedures) or ENS 501 (Land Use and Environmental Planning).

Can be paired with a master's degree, such as the online MS in Environmental Studies offered by UIS.

It is projected that there will be an increase of 236 million adults aged 65 and older from the time period of 2015 to 2025 in the world (The Aging World: 2015 by the U.S. Census Bureau, 2016). By design, the 21 credit hour Gerontology Senior Advocate Certificate program is in response to an increasing number of careers related to elder advocacy needed to help this growing aging population trends in the coming decades. This certificate is designed for professionals currently working with or wishing to work with a growing aging clientele and who see a need to better understand aging issues. The certificate is also beneficial to individuals faced with elder caregiving responsibilities and who want to be a better advocate for their care recipient.

The certificate program currently offers cohort-style curricular programming but students can apply and enter year round (fall, spring, or summer) to be flexible for students’ needs. Classes are currently predominantly online but we also have “blended” (hybrid/flipped) courses. The gerontology certificate program should be fully online by 2021-2022.

Students must fulfill the general admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research of Northeastern Illinois University. A complete application packet may be obtained on-line from the Graduate Enrollment Services website, from the office located in room D-101D, or by calling (773) 442-6001.  A complete application includes:

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1. The admission form.

2. A transcript showing completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  Undergraduate course work should include at least five (5) courses or 15 credits in the social sciences (anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology) and at least one (1) course in psychology-related statistics (preferred).

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Note: If the applicant has met all requirements except that of psychology-related statistics, they may be admitted conditionally and may be expected to complete an undergraduate course in psychology-related statistics that is approved by the gerontology program coordinator (e.g., PSYC 202).  Any statistics course taken to meet this requirement will not count toward fulfillment of the 21 required credit hours.           

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1. Evidence of scholastic ability, reflected by an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or better on a 4-point scale.  All course work completed prior to the bachelor's degree as well as any completed graduate courses are considered.

2. Two letters of recommendation on the forms provided.

3. A two-page statement of personal goals for graduate work in gerontology. This statement also serves as a sample of writing competency.

4. Two letters of recommendation on the forms provided.

5. A two-page statement of personal goals for graduate work in gerontology.

6. A résumé showing all paid and volunteer work experience.

Note:  Students may enter the program without previous professional or volunteer work experience with older people, but will be required to compensate for this deficiency by completing the PSYC 415, Practicum in Gerontology.

Students may transfer the full 21 credit hours of the certificate as per university course transfer policy into the M.A. in Gerontology program.

Northeastern Illinois University’s gerontology program is the only public state university in northern Illinois offering a post-baccalaureate certificate specifically designed for the training of elder advocates. Further, the gerontology is nationally recognized as a quality graduate program within the field of aging.

The Gerontology Senior Advocate Certificate program is designed to graduate well-prepared elder advocates who can effectively serve a growing and diverse aging population on a local, national, and global level. This is accomplished in the following ways:

• Students complete 120 hours of on-site practicum training in a well-established, aging-related organization. 

• Coursework reinforces a strong research model for students, with a solid grounding in human developmental theories.

• Students learn important skills of good academic writing and critical analysis in reading and writing. Each course in the curriculum emphasizes the development and utilization of these important skills over time as their knowledge increases from introductory to more advanced levels of information.

• The program has flexible course offerings for both working professionals and lifelong learners with busy lives. Both core and elective courses are offered during the evening and on Saturdays, and many of our elective courses are now fully online.

• Program faculty assist students with career opportunities and professional development throughout the program and even after graduation.

• The tuition is the most cost effective in comparison to other comparable gerontology certificate programs in the Chicago area.

By the end of the training, students acquire a knowledge of:

• both classic theories of human development (foundational) and "state-of-the-art" research content and processes within specialty areas of aging,

• available library resources to conduct research on an aging topic,

• "real world" aging-related legislation, policies, and service related issues affecting the lives of older adults within communities; and

• ethical issues in interacting with older adults (e.g., care ethics).

Students also learn skills in how to:

• find scholarly research articles on different aging topics using research search databases (e.g., AgeLine and PsycInfo research databases),

• accurately read and interpret research within the field,

• synthesize research to summarize in a literature review,

• write a research paper incorporating both proper grammar and sixth edition APA style formatting,

• critically analyze concepts and theories presented in coursework and related research activities,

• conduct professional activities in an aging organization related to their specific career interests through practicum on-site training, and

• present topics and research in various presentation formats in the classroom or at a conference (e.g., a PowerPoint presentation).

• ...among other learning outcomes.

Career Options

The job title “elder advocate" is increasingly a part of healthcare and other age-related service occupations. There are many aging organizations which emphasize senior advocate training on their websites (e.g., AARP; Alzheimer’s Association). The following are some possible career opportunities related to the certificate training (some additional professional training may be needed):

• patient and family care advocate in healthcare settings,

• client care advocate in a health care services organization,

• senior services specialist in an educational institution,

• care advocate in a hospice care situation working with families,

• advocate for hospital health care transition planning,

• care coordinator,

• geriatric care manager, and

• aging social services case manager guardianship in a department on aging.

Check out the following websites for more gerontology career information: www.agework.com, www.geron.org.

Watch this webinar to learn more about the program.