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Oregon State University Ecampus delivers degrees, certificates and microcredentials online to students all over the world. The goal is simple: to give you greater access to learning opportunities that blend quality, engagement and innovation.
Oregon State is consistently ranked one of the nation's best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report and other publications.
29 graduate certificates available
Graduate certificates (29)
Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to integrate information technologies with data science as you manage, mine, explore and analyze large data sets while developing skills that are in high demand.
Business analysis Data visualization Data and text mining Information systems Integrated business analytics Data management Competitive assessment
IT project coordinator Business analyst Systems architect Information technology lead Information architect User experience manager
Business Fundamentals
Graduate Certificate
Become an in-demand professional with knowledge of key business concepts such as operations, finance, law, accounting and marketing that you can immediately put into practice.
Managerial decision-making Operations management Marketing foundations Financial decision-making Technical analysis
Team manager Human resources manager Operations and production architect Executive assistant Project manager Sales representative
College and University Teaching
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to facilitate high-quality learning experiences at colleges and universities, nonprofits, government agencies and private industry through evidence-based instructional design and teaching practices.
Instructional design Adult learning and development Formative and summative assessment Diversity equity and inclusion in educational contexts
Professor/instructor Higher education administrator Curriculum designer Research mentor
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate – Not Accepting Applications
Shift your career by upgrading your skills in postsecondary student support and services. Curriculum is rooted in equity and access, community and justice and institutional transformation.
Administrative program function and leadership Multicultural issues Ethical principals and theory Budget and finance Legal issues
Student affairs Cultural and equity centers Residence life programs Financial aid Career services Student advising Academic support
Data Analytics
M.S. or Graduate Certificate
Earn a graduate credential as you learn how to analyze complex datasets using statistics, computer science and mathematics, making an impact in areas that range from biohealth to business to environmental science.
Statistical methods Estimation and hypothesis testing Matrix algebra Cluster analysis Simulations and data analysis Multivariate analysis Time series analytics
Data analyst Analytics consultant Operations analyst Data engineer Market research analyst Financial analyst Business intelligence analyst
Dual Language Specialization / ESOL
Graduate Certificates
Draw from linguistics, second language acquisition, education policy and program administration as you learn how to teach Spanish-speakers alongside English-proficient peers.
Instructional approaches for ESOL Linguistics for teachers Biliteracy instruction Strategic partnerships Multilingual linguistics
Education administrator Postsecondary teacher Guidance counselor Teaching assistant Adult educator
Energy Policy
Graduate Certificate
Broaden your knowledge of U.S. energy policy, how it impacts the development of energy markets, and the technologies and resources currently in use and under development.
Renewable energy policy Energy economics Stakeholder engagement Policy implementation Energy policy evaluation Climate policy
Energy policy analyst Renewable energy project manager Legislative policy director Urban or regional planner Sustainability manager Business operations specialist
Engineering Management
MEng or Graduate Certificate
Jump start your transition into a management role by acquiring key technical and soft skills along with engineering-focused business and operational expertise.
Project management Economic analysis Organizational behavior Project risk management
Engineering team leader Project engineer Senior engineer Engineering manager Operations manager Engineering consultant Industrial production manager Architectural engineer
Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate
Help organizations build more sustainable practices with skills in environmental management systems, ESG reporting and investing, humanitarian engineering, green infrastructure and more.
Environmental analysis Sustainability assessment Project management Remote sensing ESG reporting Risk analysis ESG investing Green infrastructure Humanitarian engineering Environmental site assessment Project design
Environmental consultant Sustainability manager Environmental planner Environmental resource manager Land use specialist Business operations specialist Environmental compliance inspector Environmental economist
Fisheries Management
Graduate Certificate
Gain the practical skills in biology, assessment science and social science that you need to manage sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries in collaboration with scientists and policymakers.
Aquaculture Ocean law Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Marine conservation biology Fisheries law and policy Ecological restoration Wetlands and riparian ecology Fish physiology Fisheries assessment Aquatic biological invasions
Fish ecology technician Conservation agent Policy planning staff Environmental affairs advisor Harvest management biologist Fisheries biologist Fish hatchery manager NGO outreach coordinator Land use planning assistant Parks manager
Forests and Climate Change
Graduate Certificate
Learn how climate change impacts forest ecosystems and approaches to improve forest management for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Forest ecosystem management Forest genetics Managing greenhouse gas emissions Adapting forests to climate change Forest carbon analysis Carbon sequestration Market solutions to climate change
Climate change analyst Educator or consultant Conservation ecologist Carbon accounting specialist Adaptation planner Climate change impacts assessor Forester Research associate Conservationist
Geographic Information Science
GIScience Graduate Certificate
Develop skills in remote sensing, geospatial data collection and analysis, geovisualization and the use of machine learning to measure and model systems of human and environmental interaction.
Remote sensing Spatial statistics Photogrammetry Cartography 3D laser scanning Scientific visualization Digital terrain modeling Programming for GIScience Soil landscape analysis Spatial epidemiology
Cartographer Geographic data operations analyst AutoCAD/ArcGIS software developer Geographer Remote sensing specialist Research associate GIS technician or analyst City planner Photogrammetry technician Map specialist
Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate
Develop an understanding of how people learn and process information, and acquire applied skills to design, implement and assess educational programs in a variety of settings.
Instructional technology Instructional design Program evaluation Needs assessment Adult learning and development Organizations and systems theory Instructional strategies
Instructional designer Instructor Instructional coordinator E-learning specialist Educational technology coordinator
Leading and Creating Change
Graduate Certificate
Using practical methods, develop professional leadership skills that are valued by organizations that prioritize social, organizational and environmental health and justice.
Interdisciplinary management Organizational performance Dialogue facilitation Change management Performance evaluation Conflict resolution
Human resources managers Training and development managers Education administrators Community health workers Marketing directors Fundraising directors
Mass Timber
Graduate Certificate
Develop expertise in sustainable construction, and gain skills related to mass timber products and the methods driving innovation in their production, design, fabrication and construction.
Wood product applications Digital design and prefabrication Manufacturing and quality control Sustainable material sourcing Supply chain management Integrated project delivery
Quality assurance managers Supply chain specialists Sustainability consultants Building code analysts Product development managers Market development specialists
Organic Agriculture
Graduate Certificate
Grow your understanding of the science behind organic agroecosystems as well as your ability to manage them as you equip yourself for work in organic food production, policymaking or education.
Organic food production Organic soil management Local food systems Integrated pest management Organic animal production systems Plant breeding and seed production Organic beekeeping and honey production
Farm manager Nursery or greenhouse manager Organic grower Agricultural technician Crop consultant Extension agent Biointensive farmer Organic farming consultant Research associate Organic certification officer
Public Health
Graduate Certificate
Prepare for the next stage in your public health career with graduate-level professional development in areas like healthcare administration, health equity and cross-cultural health promotion and education.
Administration Research methods Data analysis Evidence-based health solutions Environmental health assessment Health promotion and education Policy analysis
Public health analyst Health educator Health services manager Research associate
Public Policy Analysis
Graduate Certificate
Develop your leadership style and gain advanced research and analytical skills, so you can successfully analyze, design and implement policy change.
Quantitative data analysis Qualitative data analysis Effective leadership Policy theory Equitable research analysis Problem-solving
Federal program specialist Legislative aide Lobbyist Strategic planner Urban renewal coordinator Rural development coordinator Policy analyst
Rural Policy
Graduate Certificate
Address the unique needs of rural communities through targeted initiatives that ensure equitable and sustainable access to healthcare, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas.
Comparative policy analysis Policy brief writing Economic development Data analysis Natural resources policy Stakeholder engagement Policy implementation
Agricultural policy analyst Rural or city planner Agritourism coordinator Economic development specialist Rural grants manager Health policy analyst Advocacy and outreach coordinator
Special Education
Graduate Certificate
Develop proficiency in inclusive education and gain in-demand skills in special education pedagogy, advocacy and neurodiversity support to effectively serve diverse K-12 learners.
Inclusive teaching Social justice advocacy Family and academic collaboration Neurodiversity support planning Laws, rights and regulations Diverse learning pedagogy
Instructional coordinator Behavioral specialist Early intervention coordinator Special education assistant Special education advocate
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Graduate Certificate
Start your career in a rapidly growing industry by acquiring the skills to manage the flow of products, from sourcing raw materials to transportation to manufacturing.
Manufacturing and service operations Practical business analysis Supply chain analytics Sourcing management Fundamentals of global logistics Supply chain strategy Inventory management
Supply chain planner Strategic sourcing and procurement director Supply chain operations manager Supply chain analyst Supply chain category manager Business strategy developer Operations supervisor
Sustainable Natural Resources
Graduate Certificate
Gain a holistic view of sustainability as you tackle environmental, economic and social challenges that call for multidisciplinary problem-solving skills and a global perspective of resource management.
Environmental sociology Natural resources ethics Natural resources economics Ecological restoration Agroforestry Forest wildlife habitat management Integrated food, energy, water and climate policy Public lands policy and management
Forest resource administrator Rangeland specialist Land rehabilitation specialist Conservation biologist Environmental protection specialist Silviculturist Habitat conservation specialist Land use planner Biometrician Insect and disease management
Timber Circular Economy
Graduate Certificate
Study sustainable forest management, life cycle analysis and resource optimization, and learn via real-world applications that aim to reduce waste and enhance the competitive advantage of renewable resources.
Sustainable forest certifications Environmental impact assessment Material recovery strategies Life cycle analysis Service life planning Supply chain optimization
Sustainability manager Supply chain manager Environmental Compliance Manager Policy analyst Quality assurance manager Corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager
Toxicology
Graduate Certificate
Explore how toxins impact our environment, human health and food safety and learn how to determine and limit toxicity risks.
Fundamentals of toxicology Human health risk assessment Computational toxicology Public health Biological science Social science Science communications Biostatistics Environmental toxicology Molecular toxicology
Environmental toxicologist Food safety compliance officer Regulatory toxicologist Operations research analyst Biomedical technician Environmental analyst Product safety evaluator Environmental consultant
Urban Forestry
Graduate Certificate
Apply principles of forestry, green infrastructure, horticulture, urban planning and landscape architecture to the stewardship of planted landscapes and native forest remnants in and around cities.
Urban forest planning Green infrastructure Ecological restoration Urban forestry leadership Planning for resilient communities Arboriculture Wildland-urban interface management GIScience Environmental interpretation Ecosystem services
Urban forestry supervisor Tree planting coordinator City arborist Urban natural resource planner Community assistance forester Nonprofit director Urban and community forestry program manager
Water Conflict Management and Transformation
Graduate Certificate
Help communities manage a crucial natural resource as you facilitate water governance and conflict resolution, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to balance ecological, social and economic interests.
Hydro-diplomacy Water governance Hydrology Pollution assessment Water resources economics Groundwater remediation Environmental law Bargaining and negotiation Finance administration Aquatic chemistry Watershed processes
Water resources director Water hygiene consultant Water treatment consultant Deputy water manager Resource analyst Wastewater network modeler Sales engineer Water resource specialist
Water Resources Engineering
Graduate Certificate
Study the hydrologic cycle and learn modeling and analysis skills, so you can help develop more sustainable solutions for water resources management.
Hydrologic processes Surface modeling Water resources system design River engineering Water quality management Watershed analysis Groundwater dynamics Numerical modeling Aquifer assessment Stormwater management
Hydrologist Water resources engineer Civil engineer Environmental engineer Hydraulics engineer Natural resources manager
Wildlife Management
Graduate Certificate
Apply a range of applied sciences to manage wildlife populations, with a focus on practical skills that will help you balance habitat conservation and wildlife population dynamics with human dimensions.
Wildlife population monitoring Biological invasions Wildlife law and policy Ecological restoration Species recovery Wildlife behavior Urban ecology Natural resource ethics Riparian ecology Wildlife diseases Wildlife in agriculture
Conservation agent Harvest management biologist Wildlife technician Wildlife law enforcement officer Environmental affairs advisor Wildlife biologist Wildlife inspector and forensics specialist NGO outreach coordinator Wildlife reserve manager
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Graduate certificates are available to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree.
