Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates are useful to those who would like to expand their knowledge and education in a specific area of study. Graduate Certificates are often valuable tools for career advancement. A baccalaureate degree is a pre-requisite.
Graduate Certificates
Family Financial Planning Certificate (GPIDEA)
Gerontology Certificate (GPIDEA)
Merchandising Certificate (GPIDEA)
Software Engineering Certificate
Transportation Leadership Graduate Certificate ** New
Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA)
The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA) is a consortium of Human Sciences Colleges at 11 universities that can help you reach your goals. Each university brings a unique strength to the multi-institution academic programs.
In a multi-institution degree program, you apply, and are admitted at one university; enroll in all your courses at that university; and, graduate or receive a certificate from that university. However, your online courses are taught by the best faculty in the discipline from several universities.
For more information regarding the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA) contact Karen Murie by email at karen.murie@ndsu.edu or NDSU Distance & Continuing Education at 1-800-726-1724 or 701-231-7015.