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Certificates

Online Degree and Certificate Programs may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please visit the State Authorization page to confirm that the program is available in your state.

A complete description of Kennesaw State's Academic Degree Programs and University-wide Degree Requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog and Graduate Catalog.

Undergraduate Certificates

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      Certificate in Cybersecurity

      Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development

      The Certificate in Cybersecurity is designed for students with an interest in the security of computer networks and systems and its application in the expanding field of technology.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Cathy Moore
      Email: emajor@kennesaw.edu

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      Certificate in Information Security & Assurance

      Coles College of Business

      This certificate allows students to add a credential to a degree in Information Security, criminal justice, or business.  The certificate in information security and assurance prepares students to protect the information and technology assets of organizations.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Andy Green
      Email: andy.green@kennesaw.edu

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      Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences

      Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

      Geographic Information Sciences is a multidisciplinary certificate that considers fundamental questions related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS).

      Please contact the Program Coordinator for information about this program.

      Name: Ulrike Ingram 
      Phone:  470-578-2373
      Email:  uingram@kennesaw.edu

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      High Performance Computing, Certificate

      College of Computing and Software Engineering

      This Certificate serves students interested in developing expertise and credentials in the exciting areas of High Performance Computing Cluster (HPCC Systems®), and Big Data Analytics using LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Inc. technologies.

      Contact the Program Coordinator for information about this program.

      Name: Ken Hoganson 
      Email: khoganso@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-3402

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      Certificate in Logistics

      Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology

      The primary objective of the program is to provide training and education to members of the Supply Chain industry that need to improve skills and knowledge in the latest technology available in their field.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Email:  iet@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-7243

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      Six Sigma Green Belt, Certificate

      College of Computing and Software Engineering

      The primary objective of the program is to provide training and education to members of the industrial engineering field in quality systems principles, methodology, elements and standards.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Victor Kane

      Email: vkane@kennesaw.edu 

     

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      Business Fundamentals, Certificate

      Coles College of Business

      The Business Fundamentals Certificate includes foundation courses in several business functional areas. It is designed to help non-business majors learn business concepts, principles, and skills that can complement their major field competency if they seek a position in, or plan to start, a business.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Phone: (470) 578-6055

     

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      Diversity and Community Engagement, Certificate

      Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

      The Certificate in Diversity and Community Engagement educates students about the theory and history of diversity concerns (national and global) as these relate to interdisciplinary study and praxis. Students will take courses that focus on regional and global diversity concerns that are likely to impact their choices of community action and/or career; one course will require them to develop their own engagement project focused on social justice issues. This certificate is designed for students in a wide variety of majors interested in studying diversity issues from an interdisciplinary perspective while also participating in a hands-on community engagement project. Students will explore mental health issues and holistic therapies through an interdisciplinary framework and participate in outreach projects to marginalized communities to address suicide ideation, the use of nonprescription drugs/substances, and other social problems. 

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Email: cdce@kennesaw.edu

      Phone: 470-578-2431

     

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      Entrepreneurship, Certificate

      Coles College of Business

      Entrepreneurship is an important competitive advantage regardless of the size of the organization. This certificate is designed for students who have an interest in seeking out careers that have an entrepreneurial orientation. It is also ideal for students who are pursuing degrees in fields such as sports management, social entrepreneurship, music and entertainment business, management, engineering, etc.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Phone: (470) 578-6055

 

Graduate Certificates

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      Certificate in Applied Peacebuilding

      Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences

      The Certificate in Applied Peacebuilding provides students with a fundamental set of concepts, tools, and skills to prepare them for or advance their careers in conflict, peacebuilding, and international development fields. 

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Brandon D. Lundy
      Email:  blundy@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-2893

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      Certificate in Digital & Social Media

      Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences


      Media professionals and public relations practitioners who are new to the market or looking for career advancement need to be fluent in platforms and applications.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Email:COMGradStudies@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-4900

     

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      Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders will prepare teachers to meet the needs of students with autism.

      Contact the Program Coordinator for more information about this program.

      Name:  Dr. Kate Zimmer
      Email:kzimme10@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-3297

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      Certificate in Online Teaching

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Department of Instructional Technology is offering an Online Teaching Certificate program that will prepare candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become effective online teachers.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Julia Fuller
      Email:  jfulle40@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-2817

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      Certificate in Special Education

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Graduate Certificate in Special Education is a 9-hour graduate study program designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Email: GradEd@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-6043

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      Certificate in Computer Science Foundations

      College of Computing and Software Engineering

      The Graduate Certificate in CS Foundations develops a breadth of knowledge across the computer science discipline, necessary to sustain graduate study in computer science. The MS CS Admissions Committee may optionally conditionally admit applicants lacking foundational knowledge in computer science, with the requirement to complete this certificate program.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Jose Garrido
      Email: jgarrido@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-3652

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      Data Analytics and Intelligent Technology, Certificate

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and Intelligent Technology Program is designed for IT professionals who have a bachelor’s degree in computing field to advance their knowledge in the field of Data Management and Analytics.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Lei Li
      Email:  lli13@kennesaw.edu 
      Phone:  470-578-3915

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      Certificate in Health Information Technology

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      The Health Information Technology (HIT) certificate program prepares students to advance their HIT knowledge and join the skilled workforce in HIT and Electronic Health Record (EHR) development and management.

      Contact the Program Coordinator for more information about this program.

      Name: Susan Vande Ven

      Email: svandev@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-3708

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      Certificate in Information Technology Security

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Security program is designed for IT professional who have a Bachelor’s degree or have taken the Information Technology Foundations Graduate Certificate to advance their knowledge in the field of information security.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Lei Li
      Email: lli13@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-3915


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      Certificate in Information Technology Foundations

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      Aimed at individuals who hold an accredited Bachelor’s degree in an area unrelated to computing but who would like to transition into a Master of Science in Information technology, or obtain an entry-level position in the industry.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Lei Li
      Email: lli13@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: 470-578-3915

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      Certificate in Software Engineering

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      The Graduate Certificate in SWE assumes that students have a significant background in computing and both deepens and broadens their knowledge of computing.

      Contact the Program Coordinator for more information on this program.

      Email: gradccse@kennesaw.edu
      Phone: (470) 578-3790

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      Certificate in Software Engineering Foundations

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      Prepares students with undergraduate degrees in non-computing areas to transition into the field of software engineering.  The certificate consists of five courses.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Paola Spoletini
      Email:  pspoleti@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-3811

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      Certificate in Information Security & Assurance

      Coles College of Business

      The Certificate in Information Security and Assurance (ISA) program emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to protect and inspect systems, and to detect and react to threats to the security of information in those systems.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Tridib Bandyopadhyay
      Email: tbandyop@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-2144

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      Certificate in Quality Assurance

      Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology

      Coursework completed in the certificate program will be credited to the student’s official transcript as regular academic coursework counting for graduate credit.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Dr. Bill Bailey
      Email:  bbaile49@kennesaw.edu
      Phone:  470-578-7242

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      Enterprise IT Management, Certificate

      College of Computing & Software Engineering

      The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise IT Management is designed for IT professionals and others who hold a bachelor’s degree to advance their knowledge in the field of Enterprise IT Management.

      Students graduating with this program will develop a solid foundation in IT standards, best practices and applications in enterprise IT management areas such as IT service management, IT system acquisition and integration, IT governance and policy, pertinent laws and regulation, and enterprise cloud management.

      The certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program and as an embedded certificate in the MSIT program. Currently enrolled MSIT students can apply the certificate courses towards MSIT requirements and electives.

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Phone: (470) 578-3803

      Email: gradccse@kennesaw.edu

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      Independent & Charter School Leadership, Certificate

      Bagwell College of Education

      This program will prepare students for the numerous roles and responsibilities of school administration at independent and charter schools. The Independent and Charter School Certificate provides an opportunity for students to engage in field-based experiential learning activities related to independent and charter school leadership. Courses focus on financial management, strategic planning, institutional advancement, governance, operations, and infrastructures. The program concludes with a capstone project based on real-world, job-embedded field-based needs of independent and charter schools. This is a 12-hour certificate program and can be completed in as few as 2 semesters. 

      For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

      Phone: (470) 578-6888

      Email: edldepartment@kennesaw.edu 

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      Teacher Leadership, Certificate

      Bagwell College of Education

      The Teacher Leadership Certification Program/Teacher Leadership Certification-Only is designed to prepare and develop the capacity for teachers to serve in various teacher leadership roles (i.e. instructional coaching, chairing academic departments, providing professional learning opportunities, building a school culture of continuous improvement, and becoming change agents).  

      This 18-hour GaPSC certification program will enable experienced teachers, who have a graduate degree in a discipline other than Teacher Leadership, to plan and lead professional development; mentor and coach other teachers; align curriculum, instruction, and assessment; model best teaching practices; analyze data, and collaborate with all stakeholders to improve student learning.  

      Successful completion of the courses listed in the certification-only program will make students eligible for a S-5 Service Certificate in Teacher Leadership from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

       

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        Financial Technology (FinTech) Certificate

        Coles College of Business

        Businesses need to leverage technology to create and offer better banking, lending, payments, insurance, and investment services. This certificate will help you to understand disruptions in the Fintech industry by focusing on the digital payments sector. You will learn to create an action plan to foster digital payments innovation in an organization. You will also explore how Fintech can help reach untapped markets, reduce costs, create economies of scale, and improve customer experience.


        For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

        Email: fintech@kennesaw.edu 
        Phone:(470) 578-7763

       

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        Screen & Television Writing, Certificate

        Coles College of Business

        The Graduate Certificate in Screen & TV Writing is offered through the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program in the Department of English. A unique four-course, non-degree program, this certificate prepares students for entry into the competitive industry of writing for film, television, streaming platforms, and other media outlets through a combination of academic study and hands-on practical experience. Students will take one required foundational course to learn the basics of screen storytelling, and they will select three electives with options in feature film writing, various types of television writing, including writing the half-hour, one-hour, and participating in a TV writers' room, as well as industry internships. 

        For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

        Phone: (470) 578-6297
        Email: ksuenglish@kennesaw.edu

       

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        STEM Education Endorsement, Certificate

        Bagwell College of Education

        The purpose of the STEM Education Endorsement Certificate is to develop knowledge and expand ability for teaching STEM through authentic integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program involves a nine-credit hour sequence with field experiences, collaborative learning, and community-based engagement. The courses focus on planning for, implementing, and reflecting on equitable STEM teaching practices and strategies that center student-driven learning through open-ended, complex problems. The certificate aligns with an in-field certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

        For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

        Phone: 470-578-6121

       

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        Urban Education Endorsement, Certificate

        Bagwell College of Education

        The Urban Education Endorsement Program is fully online and consists of three courses that provide candidates with deep understandings of urban schools, families, and communities, with a emphasis on the historical, political, economic and social factors that shape urban education. Candidates learn to create connections between theory and practice, moving beyond stories of school failure to identifying and leveraging (or cultivating) educational resources (or assets) within urban schools and communities to empower learners. 

        For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

        Phone: (470) 578-2267

       

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        Curriculum and Instruction, Certification Only

        Bagwell College of Education

        The Curriculum & Instruction Certification Only program is a fully online certification program designed for candidates to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve as curriculum specialists at the classroom, department, building, or system level. They do so by completing 15 credit hours of advanced pedagogical coursework and six credit hours focused on assessment and applied research where students develop the skills needed to conduct field research in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and instructional program evaluation.

        For questions about this program, please contact the Program Coordinator:

        Email: educ_grad@kennesaw.edu

        Phone: 470-578-6043. 

     

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