Certificates

Add to your career experience with a graduate certificate

Take the next step in your career with a graduate certificate from IU Southeast. Choose the most affordable graduate option in the region and level up your skills with a flexible certificate program that fits your personal and professional needs.

A graduate certificate is an excellent tool if you're:
A teacher looking to boost your qualifications to teach dual credit courses.

Working or seeking employment and wish to move up to an administrative position.

Completing an eligible certificate puts you within easy reach of a graduate degree. Take your stackable certificate and put the coursework toward a master's degree with some additional courses.

In-Person Graduate Certificates

Digital Media

Build advanced skills in digital storytelling, content creation, and media strategy. This certificate prepares professionals to create engaging content across platforms while strengthening communication and creative technology skills.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Design a graduate experience that connects multiple fields to match your career goals and interests. This flexible certificate helps you develop broad knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills across disciplines.

Modern World History

Explore the major events, ideas, and global movements that have shaped the modern world. This certificate strengthens research, analysis, and communication skills while deepening your understanding of historical change and its impact today.

Organizational Leadership and Communications

Develop the leadership and communication skills needed to guide teams and organizations effectively. This certificate focuses on collaboration, strategic communication, and leadership practices that drive success in today’s workplaces.

Program Leadership and Evaluation

Learn how to lead programs, measure outcomes, and make data-informed decisions. This certificate prepares professionals to improve organizational effectiveness through planning, assessment, and evaluation strategies.

Reading

Strengthen your expertise in literacy instruction, reading development, and evidence-based teaching practices. This certificate helps educators support diverse learners and improve reading achievement in classroom and community settings.

Online Graduate Certificates

Academic Advising (100% Online)

Develop the skills to support student success through effective academic advising, communication, and guidance strategies. This fully online certificate prepares professionals to help students navigate educational pathways and achieve their goals.

Biology (100% Online)

Expand your understanding of biological systems, scientific research, and modern life sciences. This fully online certificate strengthens analytical and laboratory-based knowledge for careers in science, healthcare, and education.

Chemistry (100% Online)

Build advanced knowledge in chemical principles, laboratory methods, and scientific problem-solving. This fully online certificate prepares students for professional growth in science, education, healthcare, and technical fields.

Communication Studies (100% Online)

Strengthen your skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and media analysis. This fully online certificate prepares professionals to communicate effectively across industries and organizational settings.

Composition Studies (100% Online)

Enhance your expertise in writing, rhetoric, and the teaching of composition. This fully online certificate develops advanced communication and critical thinking skills for education, professional writing, and leadership roles.

Computer Science (100% Online)

Develop advanced technical skills in programming, software development, and computational problem-solving. This fully online certificate prepares students for growth in technology-driven careers and emerging digital industries.

Criminal Justice Leadership and Management (100% Online)

Gain the leadership, management, and decision-making skills needed for advancement in criminal justice organizations. This fully online certificate focuses on effective administration, organizational strategy, and public service leadership.

German (100% Online)

Strengthen your proficiency in the German language while exploring culture, history, and global communication. This fully online certificate prepares students for careers and opportunities in international and multicultural settings.

History (100% Online)

Explore historical events, cultures, and ideas while sharpening research and analytical skills. This fully online certificate helps students better understand the past and apply critical thinking in a variety of professional fields.

Language & Literature (100% Online)

Study language, literary analysis, and cultural expression through an interdisciplinary approach. This fully online certificate strengthens communication, interpretation, and critical thinking skills valued across many careers.

Literature (100% Online)

Examine influential literary works, themes, and cultural perspectives from diverse traditions. This fully online certificate develops advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills for professional and academic growth.

Mathematics (100% Online)

Build advanced mathematical knowledge and problem-solving abilities through focused study in quantitative reasoning and analysis. This fully online certificate supports careers in education, business, technology, and data-driven fields.

Political Science (100% Online)

Study government, public policy, and political systems while strengthening research and analytical skills. This fully online certificate prepares students for leadership roles in public service, law, and community organizations.

Spanish (100% Online)

Advance your Spanish language skills while exploring Hispanic cultures and global communication. This fully online certificate prepares students for careers in education, business, healthcare, and international engagement.