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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Graduate Certificate

An 18-credit, 100% online certificate propelling school counselor careers.

UConn’s online 15-credit Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Online Graduate Certificate is a specialized program aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills and academic credentials to pursue LPC designation under the guidelines of Connecticut's Department of Public Health (CT DPH). The LPC certificate program is uniquely tailored for individuals who already hold, or are in the process of obtaining, a master's degree in school counseling, school psychology, or closely related fields, serving as a vital bridge between their existing education and LPC licensure.

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Emerging Women’s Leadership – Graduate Certificate

A 12-Credit Online Graduate Certificate Steeped in Growth

Designed to empower and promote women's leadership abilities, this certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on enhancing essential leadership skills, fostering self-confidence, and promoting gender equity. Participants in the Women’s Leadership Certificate benefit from expert guidance and mentorship, as well as networking opportunities with accomplished female leaders. Through this program, the University of Connecticut is committed to nurturing a new generation of influential and diverse women leaders who can drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

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Sustainable Environmental Planning & Management – Graduate Certificate

Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management (SEPM) Online Graduate Certificate

The Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management (SEPM) Online Graduate Certificate program meets the strong demand for specialized expertise in the "green jobs" industry—especially renewable energy—among the economy's fastest-growing sectors. Learn the communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills needed for managerial positions within the natural resources and environmental arenas. Students are exposed to various areas—sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry, freshwater, marine, water, and wildlife resources—and taught how various natural sciences impact each other. In addition, the program will help you understand different perspectives and gain the negotiation, communications, and facilitation skills needed to bring divergent populations together to build consensus.

Credits earned in the Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management Online Graduate Certificate may be transferable to UConn’s Master’s of Energy and Environmental Management.

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Remote Sensing & Geospatial Data Analytics – Graduate Certificate

Remote Sensing and Geospatial Data Analytics Online Graduate Certificate

Geospatial technologies are revolutionizing everything from tracking hurricanes, earthquakes, and erosion to urban planning. The Remote Sensing and Geospatial Data Analytics Online Graduate Certificate program will help you understand how to take full advantage of modern remote sensing software and analytical packages. Unprecedented growth in using satellite, aircraft-based, and drone sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth is transforming how businesses operate. There’s strong demand across many industries for professionals with the appropriate skills to generate insightful analytics from remote sensing data to solve real-world problems.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Graduate Certificate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Graduate Certificate

If you’re interested in tapping into the power of mapping, you've come to the right place. The Geography Department at the University of Connecticut is one of the pioneers in Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Graduate Certificate program offers focused graduate-level courses that concentrate on the science behind the development and use of geospatial technologies. Careers in GIS are among the fastest growing in the U.S. economy, with demographic and locational analysis, cartography, urban and regional planning, and environmental and natural resource management all using GIS widely.

Credits earned in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Graduate Certificate may be transferable to UConn’s Master’s of Energy and Environmental Management.

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Engineering – Graduate Certificates

Online Graduate Engineering Advanced Certificates

With many to choose from, UConn's Online Graduate Engineering Advanced Certificate programs merge the benefits of technical engineering courses with professional development classes. These programs are perfect for those employed full-time as practicing engineers interested in expanding their skills. Each program is taught by faculty drawn from the forefront of their particular industry or subject matter experts. Each certificate packs a punch of practical knowledge that you can use in your current career immediately.

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Survey Research – Graduate Certificate

Survey Research Online Graduate Certificate

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of survey researchers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2020 to 2030. The Online Graduate Certificate in Survey Research program gives you the skills and competencies to conduct high-quality survey research in virtually any sector, from academia to government agencies to global Fortune 500 companies. This program focuses on qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis and is designed for professionals and individuals seeking training and credentials in market research or a related field.

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Nonprofit Management – Graduate Certificate

Nonprofit Management Online Graduate Certificate

The Nonprofit Management Online Graduate Certificate program provides you with the knowledge, tools, and peer-to-peer interaction to thrive in your nonprofit career. Current practitioners will strengthen core nonprofit management and operational skills. Course assignments are designed to bring your organization's specific challenges to your learning, allowing you to impact your organization while you learn immediately. If you’re new to the nonprofit world, we have strong case studies and partnerships with top nonprofits, allowing you to use real data in your assignments.

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Precision Nutrition – Graduate Certificate

Precision Nutrition Online Graduate Certificate

The Precision Nutrition Online Graduate Certificate program allows you to gain a firm grasp of the rapidly advancing field of nutrition, including a genetic, biochemical, physiological, pathophysiological, and clinical understanding of nutrient metabolism. This program is for professionals in healthcare, private practice, and industry — or those interested in beginning a graduate-level exploration of personalized nutrition. It’s an ideal pathway for established healthcare professionals who want to have the increasingly valuable credentials of a certified nutrition specialist (CNS).

Credits earned within the Precision Nutrition Online Graduate Certificate program can later be applied to UConn’s MS in Personalized Nutrition.

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Pain Management – Graduate Certificate

Pain Management Online Graduate Certificate

Compassionate and responsible healthcare requires pain management at the individual and global levels. In 2015, the University of Connecticut established a Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, one of the few centers in the country dedicated to understanding chronic pain and developing new treatments. The Pain Management Online Graduate Certificate program was designed by several of the Center’s researchers, educators, and clinicians to provide a focused series of classes in the specific field of pain management for registered nurses (RNs) and healthcare professionals who want to specialize in pain management.

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