Certificates - A New Approach to Graduate Education

Many professionals want to update their professional profile, advance their career, broaden their knowledge, or continue their education but may not have the time to return to school full-time or even part-time to earn their graduate degree. So, universities are looking for ways to reach audiences that wish to develop new skills and build expertise in a specialized area. Colorado State University is now offering Graduate Certificates, which are short courses of study designed to meet the educational needs of professionals.  The certificates are offered completely online, so that it provides working professionals the flexibility to pursue their course of study that is convenient for them. The certificates are transcripted which provides professionals with the credentials and authenticity of CSU's stamp of academic rigor and quality.  This innovated way helps individuals continue their education without the time commitment of a full-time degree and yet provides students with the foundation to return to their graduate education when time and life allows.  Take a closer look...