Did you know you can add a certificate to your major and minor? Certifications add versatility to students' trajectories, as well as supplement them. They are also an option for students to pair something they may enjoy with their regular studies. UM has a little over 100 certificates (including undergraduate and graduate level certificates.)
Learn more about a few undergraduate certificates we have to offer. Also, be sure to peruse the program finder page to check out other certificate options!
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Cybersecurity - Missoula College
Interested in Cybersecurity? Taking the Cybersecurity Certificate program provides students with the basics of cybersecurity. This includes networking, operating systems, cybersecurity and cybersecurity policy. This 12-credit certificate is useful for students who are interested in becoming cybersecurity consultants. This certificate is useful for employees starting a cybersecurity program or responding to security problems.
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Entertainment Management – College of Business
If you've wondered what happens behind the scenes of concerts or other entertainment events, the Entertainment Management Certificate might pique your interest. This 18-credit certificate program teaches students how to market, budget and manage venues. Through this program, students will meet and learn from industry professionals. Plus, they will hear stories from their instructors related to their professional experiences in the field.
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Digital Marketing – College of Business
Calling all students interested in social media marketing, online marketing and e-commerce! The 18-credit, face-to-face Digital Marketing Certificate teaches students online marketing and Management Information Systems. In doing so, students will further their marketing education. This certificate helps those pursuing careers in marketing or bringing new skills to their current career.
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Environmental Justice- W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
It's a hot topic nowadays! Interested in a social science and humanities approach to environmental inequalities? Go for the 15-credit Environmental Justice Certificate. Students taking this program will learn to use a humanitarian lens to understand, analyze and problem-solve domestic and environmental injustices. They will also develop thoughtful and active participation in environmental and social justice.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems – W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Certificate program prepares students to build sustainable food systems for now and the future. They will take some upper-division classes to learn systems thinking, civic engagement and more. Finally, this 12-credit certificate offers a hands-on course at the PEAS Farm. This is the perfect option for someone wanting to learn by doing.
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Speech Language Pathology Assistant – College of Health
The 20-credit Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate is perfect for those wanting a career in this field. Students will learn language, speech, hearing development, social and behavioral communications. They will also learn how to help people with acquired and developed speech, language and hearing disorders. People who take this certificate work in or are interested in graduate school in related medical and educational fields.
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Clinical Medical Assistant – College of Health
Want to be a medical assistant? Missoula College offers a 26-credit Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate! Classes train future medical assistants with a myriad of skills. This includes administrative, clinical and limited laboratory procedures. The certificate prepares students for entry level positions in Clinical Medical Assisting. It will prepare them for a future Certified Clinical Medical Assisting credential.
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Creative Entrepreneurship – College of the Arts & Media
If you want to be a creative entrepreneur, this one is for you! The 12-credit Creative Entrepreneurship Certificate are for those wanting arts and media careers. Students will take business and area-specific courses, as well as a practicum or internship. With this certificate, students will gain skills needed to be successful in creative industries.
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Game Design – College of the Arts and Media
It's a fast-growing industry, making this a popular choice for students! The 12-credit Game Design Certificate teaches students how to apply artistic computer skills to interactive systems. Students will learn interactive theory and technologies. This includes environments, VR, augmented reality and generative art. They will also learn aesthetics of interactive art and media. Keep in mind, this is an intermediate level certificate.
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Forensic Studies – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Are you interested in a career in criminal justice or forensic science? The 18-credit Forensic Studies Certificate may be the perfect supplement for you. Students will learn from past forensic studies to shape future investigations. They will also learn evidence analysis, crime scene investigation and legal aspects of the field. This 18-credit certificate is primarily for students in criminal justice or something similar.
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Special Education – College of Education
If you are on a teaching trajectory here at UM, this certificate might be for you! The Special Education Certificate supplements a teaching degree with more tools for teachers. Teachers will learn to work with children at risk or with identified disabilities in P-12 settings. If interested, ask you College of Ed academic advisor for more information!
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Anna Weishaar graduated from the University of Montana in 2018 with a degree in Creative Writing. She currently works as the Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Marketing and Communications Department.
