Welcome to Auburn's online resource for distance and continuing education programs which use a variety of delivery modes. The goal of Auburn Online is to provide convenient access to services and information related to distance and continuing education across campus. It is our desire to provide you with a quality Auburn educational experience conveniently accessible in your home or in your work place. Take advantage of these offerings to expand your personal knowledge, advance your career skills, or earn a college degree.
Select an area of interest above to begin your tour of Auburn Online. As you view these pages you will learn about Auburn University, the distance and continuing education programs available to you, and the way in which you can become an Auburn distance education student.
Business Administration in Accountancy
B.S.
Online learning at Auburn Accounting Online allows you the flexibility and convenience needed to balance your family, work, and school responsibilities without sacrificing a quality education.Our online programs blend traditional instruction with modern technology to extend educational opportunities beyond campus. Campus lectures are recorded in smart classrooms, allowing you to receive the same instruction as your campus peers.
Whether you are transferring from another university or are a current or former Auburn University student, the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program is a convenient way for you to finish your degree in two years. As a degree completer program, the BSBA Online is built for students who have already earned credits towards their degree but are looking to transfer into the ease and flexibility of distance learning.
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering offers a fully-online Bachelor of Computer Science degree-completion program. Students who have completed an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or substantial college credit with no degree can earn their bachelor of computer science fully online.
Human Development & Family Science - Early Childhood Development
B.S.
Auburn University’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Early Child Development program provides a fully online and asynchronous curriculum. Students are able to receive the high-quality education that Auburn University provides with the convenience of completing coursework when your schedule allows.
The online RN to BSN track includes two pathways, a traditional RN to BSN and a concurrent RN to BSN. The traditional RN to BSN is a 3-semester curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses to take the next step in their professional career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The concurrent RN to BSN provides a pathway for students who are prerequisite complete and accepted to an associate's degree in nursing program at a community college.
The intent of Reproductive Science & Health (RSH) on-line is to increase educational flexibility and extend the reach of this discipline globally to all with an interest in teaching and learning about the function of the reproductive system in animals and humans.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Accountancy is perfect for students who already have a degree but are lacking the accounting coursework needed to sit for the CPA Exam.
The undergraduate certificate in the Artificial Intelligence Engineering program, is offered through the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is available online and on campus. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a fast-growing and demanding field, with organizations across many industries seeking to adopt new AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Over the last few years, jobs involving these technologies have jumped by almost 75 percent. This program aims at training students in the skills required to engineer high-quality solutions to AI and machine-learning problems.
Our undergraduate certificate program in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences is designed for students who require foundational coursework to complete the requirements needed for graduate study.* Typically, students in the certificate program have received undergraduate degrees in other areas of study.
Our online MAcc program offers the same instruction, faculty, assignments, and exams as your campus peers. The courses prepare you to successfully pass the CPA Exam as well as strengthen your technical, research, and communication skills, resulting in an AACSB-accredited degree.
Need additional courses to meet the educational requirements for the CPA Exam or the prerequisites for a graduate accounting program? The Accounting Bridge is flexible and allow students to complete the number of courses they need to achieve their goals.
Administration of Elementary & Secondary Education
Ed.S.
Interested in becoming an instructional leader or administrator in a K-12 setting? Our Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education program prepares engaged, collaborative, and effective administrators by integrating theory, reflection, and applied leadership. This program leads to Alabama Certification (Class A and AA).
Adult Education programs and certificates prepare learners for careers in adult education fields. Innovative training options like the Workforce Education, Training, and Development certificate — available fully online and on campus — create dynamic options for students at any stage in their career.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering offers both a thesis and non-thesis Master of Science, which provide students an opportunity to sharpen their skills in aerospace system design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, and operation. Those who earn the degree will have a competitive advantage among industry and government employers.
M.Ed. (Teacher Certified) | M.S. (Non-Cert) | Ed.S. (Teacher Certified)
Prepare for careers in agriculture through outreach training and field experiences in content areas such as animal science, horticulture, agronomy and soils, agricultural economics, agricultural mechanics, forestry, environmental science and so much more. In Auburn's Agriscience Education program, you will earn a double major in Agriscience Education and Agricultural Science through the Department of Horticulture.
The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program, offered through the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is available online and on campus. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a fast-growing and demanding field, with organizations across many industries seeking to adopt new AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Over the last few years, jobs involving these technologies have jumped by almost 75 percent. This program aims at training students in the skills required to engineer high-quality solutions to AI and machine-learning problems.
The Master of Science Program provides additional in-depth study for advanced placement in the craft brewing industry. Eligible students have the option of enrolling on either program with all credits from the Graduate Certificate Program (18 in total) counting towards the Master of Science Program (33 credit hours in total).
The Master of Building Construction (MBC) at Auburn is a non-thesis based graduate program which requires a minimum of thirty-five credit hours to complete.
Our most flexible program, the online MBA is a self-paced alternative for business professionals unable to put their careers on hold. This program offers the same exceptional curriculum as the full-time MBA.
A blend of online and on-campus learning, the executive MBA is structured to accommodate mid-to-late career business professionals. Primarily delivered online for flexibility, this program also offers students a shared learning experience through short on-campus residencies. No GMAT requirement for this program.
Business Administration - Physicians Executive Master
M.B.A.
Auburn Physicians Executive MBA is inspiring physicians to manage the business of healthcare. The Physicians Executive MBA at the Harbert College of Business will reshape your career for new successes. You’ll gain skills in management, finance, and executive leadership that equip you to guide strategy and provide fresh leadership in your practice, clinic, hospital, or healthcare system.
M.Ed. (Teaching Certified) | M.Ed. Alt (Teaching Certified) | M.S. (Non-Cert) | Ed.S. (Teacher Certified)
Build on your undergraduate degree, strengthen your knowledge and abilities, and become a better educator in our Business/Marketing Education master's degree programs. Work with excellent faculty and complete your degree either on campus or online. Our M.Ed. degree can lead to a recommendation for Class A Alabama professional educator certification.
The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering is oriented toward engineering design and practice. Some of the specialties students will study include surface science, biochemical engineering, catalysis, pulp and paper engineering, environmental engineering, waste conversion, computer-aided process design and simulation, novel bioseparations systems, chemical kinetics, and reactor design.
The Master of Civil Engineering provide students an opportunity for advanced training and specialization through programs in construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics/hydrology (on-campus students only), pavements and materials, structural engineering, and transportation engineering (on-campus students only).
Our practice-based program prepares counselors to work in inpatient, outpatient, non-profit, private practice, community agency, governmental, and educational settings.
Would you like to work with youth and adults with disabilities? Our program can prepare you to be a rehabilitation counselor. Our graduates work in state and federal vocational rehabilitation programs. You could also work in non-profit community rehabilitation programs.
The Master of Science in CSSE provides both online and on-campus students an opportunity for advanced learning and creative research. Students will further their education through a balanced program in both instruction and research with the goal of achieving excellence in the field of computer science and software engineering. On-campus students may choose the thesis or non-thesis option. Online students can choose a non-thesis (courses only) or, with special permission from the department, the thesis option. They will be able to specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer networks, cybersecurity, databases and data science, human/computer interaction and machine learning. A full set of specialized courses may be found on the department's homepage.
Graduate training in this department enables outstanding students to achieve a high level of scholarly attainment in the soil, crop and environmental sciences. Within these broad areas, research training and experience may be gained in the specialized fields of soil fertility and plant nutrition; soil chemistry; soil genesis, morphology and classification; soil mineralogy; soil physics; soil microbiology; plant breeding and genetics; weed science; forage, fiber, bioenergy and grain crop production; crop ecology; environmental quality; and turfgrass management.
Auburn University’s cybersecurity engineering graduate program (i.e., MS-CYBE) prepares students for analyzing, developing, investigating, protecting, and defending the cyber ecosystem of organizations. As such, it focuses on the engineering and technical aspects of cybersecurity. The degree is designed to appeal to practitioners as well as research scholars through the requirement of capstone experience.
Data Science and Engineering (Data Science Option)
M.S. (Non-Thesis)
This is a joint program with the both Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering that covers the entire spectrum from fundamentals to hands-on applications. Each student has an opportunity to complete a capstone project with an industry leader.
The Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering program, offered on campus and online, prepares students to pursue careers in data science and engineering, where valuable insights are derived from massive amounts of raw data. Our high‐quality curriculum offers an excellent balance between theory and application, equipping students with foundational skills and state‐of‐the‐art technologies related to the next generation of big data applications.
M.Ed. (Teacher Certified) | M.S. (Non-Cert) | Ed.S. (Teacher Certified)
Learn the best approaches for teaching children from pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Through coursework and authentic practical experiences, students learn child development, curriculum development, developmentally appropriate practice, working with diverse populations, and advocacy.
Educational Research, Methods, and Evaluation faculty and courses are part of the Educational Psychology Program. In addition to teaching courses within the Educational Psychology doctoral program and the Educational Research, Methods, and Evaluation master's degree, faculty provide service courses to students across campus.
Electrical Engineering
M.S. (Thesis) | M.S. (Non-Thesis)
The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree will equip students with the knowledge and experience needed in diverse industries, from power distribution to biomedical research. Our program is available to both online and on-campus students and supports graduate study in control systems and robotics, digital signal processing and communications, wireless engineering, electromagnetics modeling and analysis, microelectronics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), power systems, digital systems and computer engineering.
Our Elementary Education program prepares teachers to provide appropriate learning experiences that meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of children in grades K-6. Coursework develops students’ knowledge and skills in research-based language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies content. You will take courses in educational psychology, curriculum and teaching, evaluation of teaching and learning, and foundations of education.
The Master of Engineering Management degree is a coursework-only program that allows those who are currently working in an engineering-related field to expand their career potential and earn a degree that will pay dividends toward their future. The degree appeals to individuals working in a wide variety of industries and offers four different program options to tailor your learning experience to your career needs and goals:
The non-thesis, interdisciplinary Master of Engineering is tailored to fit each student's specific needs. This customized degree is designed to allow students to complete courses across a variety of engineering disciplines.
Our dynamic program will prepare you to teach and meet the needs of students who speak English as a second language. You’ll receive applied courses by experts in ESOL and a variety of different experiences to help you learn the best ways to teach. With an emphasis on both K-12 and adult education, you will experience hands-on learning ranging from teaching exercises to community-based educational events.
Our online MS Finance curriculum covers topics on corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions and markets. During your time in the program, you'll collaborate with leaders in finance and have the opportunity to visit businesses overseas.
M.Ed. (Teacher Certified) | M.Ed. Alt (Teacher Certified) | M.S. (Non-Cert) | Ed.S. (Teacher Certified)
Continue your education in French or Spanish Education in Auburn’s Foreign Language program. Students in the Foreign Language Education study theories of second language acquisition and connect these theories to practical classroom applications. With both undergraduate and graduate programs, the Foreign Language program is a leader in teaching future and current educators.
Auburn University’s new Forest Business and Investment Master of Science degree (FBI) is the first online business degree created to serve the unique needs of the forest industry, one of the largest industries in Alabama and the country, and a significant component of the national and global economy.
The M.Ag. program places greater emphasis on knowledge obtained in the classroom versus that gathered in research. It is offered as a non-thesis degree and prepares students for careers in secondary education, cooperative extension and agribusiness.
This program is designed for busy professionals willing to earn a degree in their free time in their own locale, allowing individuals to balance educational objectives with work and family commitment. The combination of a non-thesis Hospitality Management degree and the distance learning program allows Auburn University to reach out to industry and personnel by extending classrooms beyond the confines of campus. The program offers an interesting blend of theoretical and applied courses created to keep students abreast of current management thinking and practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the concepts of informed decision-making, problem solving, and hospitality management in an international business context.
Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology focuses on understanding, predicting, and modifying behavior in organizational settings and work environments to address individual, organizational, and group/team challenges. The online Master of Science in I/O Psychology is designed to train students with the knowledge and skills to become I/O practitioners in applied settings. It is a distance education program, and it is delivered totally online and asynchronously.
Industrial and systems engineers design and improve processes to make work safer, faster, easier and more rewarding in service industries, entertainment companies, shipping and logistics businesses and healthcare organizations. Whether shortening a rollercoaster line, streamlining an operating room, distributing products worldwide or manufacturing superior automobiles, industrial and systems engineers face the challenge and common goal of saving money and increasing efficiency. Students choose the M.S. degree when they prefer to complete a research project and write a thesis in lieu of some course work.
The dual Master of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering/MBA is a non-thesis program that allows students who have an interest in both engineering and business to quickly move into management positions in their respective industry, while also increasing their level of industrial and systems engineering knowledge.
Become a leader of your team in information technology with the Harbert College of Business Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) online degree. This program is designed to propel you into a leadership position at your current or future organization.
The non-thesis Master of Science in Materials Engineering provides students an advanced level of knowledge in mechanical properties, materials structure, materials thermodynamics, kinetics and electrical, optical and magnetic properties of materials.
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides students opportunities to obtain the skills necessary to define, formulate, and solve advanced problems through education and research in the field of mechanical engineering.
Our undergraduate music education students start their music teaching journey on day one as freshmen and finish their degree with a full-time music teaching internship. You’ll learn to teach in music classrooms with outstanding and collaborative teachers.
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment comprehensive online Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is an interdisciplinary course-based non-thesis graduate program designed for current and aspiring professionals who wish to enhance their educational credentials through distance learning and increase their knowledge and skills to develop workable solutions for complex challenges affecting the regulation and management of natural resources and implementation of environmental policy.
Designed for nurses who are driven to discover, challenge, and lead, the PhD in Nursing Program prepares students to uncover new frontiers in healthcare science, policy, intervention, and technology. AU College of Nursing PhD students will work alongside scholars and scientists in many disciplines, developing innovative and practical solutions to the healthcare challenges of today and the future.
The MSN Program is primarily online, but is considered a hybrid program, as students are required to be on campus at specific times. Auburn utilizes a variety of state-of-the-art online and distance learning technologies and techniques to facilitate the program and enrich the student learning experience.
The online Master of Nutrition program (Distance education option) is a non-thesis degree that offers advanced training in human nutritional sciences for new and experienced professionals in nutrition. It prepares students at an advanced level and provides graduates with advanced knowledge, expanded skills, lifelong learning, and professional leadership to pursue a wide range of career options including nutrition and health programs, consulting, and business.
There is a strong demand for Auburn Polymer and Fiber Engineering graduates in a wide variety of industries. Polymer and fiber engineering uniquely prepares students for careers in research and development, product development, process engineering, composite and polymer engineering, quality assurance engineering, technical services and technical sales for the public and private sectors.
Post-masters Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) & BSN to DNP options
DNP or BSN-DNP Pathway
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is designed specifically for Nurse Practitioners with a Master's degree. The DNP Program provides opportunities to obtain the highest level of academic preparation for nursing practice. It integrates course work with practice experience to prepare scholars to become leaders in bringing evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice, improving healthcare outcomes, and strengthening nursing management and education. Graduates of this program have the ability to translate academic knowledge into clinical practice to benefit all patient populations.
The MSN Program is primarily online, but is considered a hybrid program, as students are required to be on campus at specific times. Auburn utilizes a variety of state-of-the-art online and distance learning technologies and techniques to facilitate the program and enrich the student learning experience.
Auburn’s Reading Education program prepares you for a successful career in reading instruction. You’ll work directly with faculty who helped develop the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI). In our program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to help struggling readers succeed.
Real Estate Development
M.R.Ed.
This unique program is offered jointly through the Harbert College of Business and the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction. Its broad curriculum lays the foundation for a prosperous career in real estate development.
Our program prepares you for a career as a professional school counselor in public or private elementary, middle/junior high, and high schools. Our program involves practica and internships related to your career goals.
Our program will prepare you to engage 6-12 grade students in exploring historical and contemporary issues of democratic society. We stress theory-based knowledge, teaching skills, and guided practice in public schools. We focus on an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
The online MSW is a professional, practice degree program that aims to provide an accessible, flexible and high quality MSW education. Through innovative approaches and multiple learning formats, working professionals can obtain a graduate degree while maintaining full-time employment and balancing family commitments.
Special Education — Collaborative Teacher Special Education K-12
M.Ed. (Traditional and Alternative available)
Enter or advance your career in special education at Auburn University. Our programs prepare you to meet the growing demand of children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services.
Special Education — Collaborative Teacher Special Education K-12
Ed.S.
Enter or advance your career in special education at Auburn University. Our programs prepare you to meet the growing demand of children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services.
Special Education — Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education P-6
M.Ed. (Traditional and Alternative available)
Enter or advance your career in special education at Auburn University. Our programs prepare you to meet the growing demand of children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services.
Boost your career trajectory with our flexible online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program. Maintain your professional commitments or personal responsibilities while enhancing your academic credentials. Our digital platform delivers the same rigorous instruction as our on-campus program, allowing you to learn at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Take your career to the next level with the Graduate Certificate in Accountancy (GCA). Gain credentials to teach at the collegiate level, complete the academic requirements for the CPA Exam, or enhance your accounting knowledge. Either way, the GCA is the right program for you.
The Fundamentals of Roadway Geometric Design is a five-part online course series. Each course consists of a one-hour video that can be viewed on your own time, at anytime. Each course completed earns participants 1.0 PDH.
The Automotive Manufacturing Systems graduate certificate is for students looking to acquire more knowledge in automotive manufacturing. Students completing this certificate will explore the design, analysis, and operation of manufacturing systems as a combination of humans, machinery, equipment, tooling, controls, building, and transportation that are bound by a common material and information flow through application-based courses in state-of-the-art labs and classroom environments.
The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, offered through the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is available online and on campus to both degree and non-degree-seeking students. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a fast-growing and demanding field, with organizations across many industries seeking to adopt new AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. This graduate certificate program aims at training students in the skills required to engineer high-quality solutions to the AI and machine-learning problems that exist today.
In the future, the projected population increase and associated increase in demand for food, water, and energy could result in an increase in global average temperature; consequently, there is a need for professionals who can design and develop efficient and effective systems to convert biological materials to fuels, chemicals and products. The Bioproducts and Bioprocessing Graduate Certificate, offered through the Department of Biosystems Engineering, will allow engineers to advance their knowledge in this area of study, which will impact quality of life in the near future. The program can be completed online or on campus, and is available to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.
The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for successful career entry in the malting, brewing, and distilling industries, while the Master of Science Program provides additional in-depth study for advanced placement in the craft brewing industry. Eligible students have the option of enrolling on either program with all credits from the Graduate Certificate Program (18 in total) counting towards the Master of Science Program (33 credit hours in total).
Executive Certificate programs offer practicing professionals an introduction to comprehensive construction management topics such as estimating and scheduling. Classes are in a hybrid format combining intensive campus residency with online learning and field studies. Students may pursue an Executive Master of Building Construction through the completion of all executive certificates in addition to the capstone.
Join the Harbert College of Business for a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Earn your certificate on-campus or online. Both offer an equal learning experience, where you'll learn the skills to manage big data in the business setting.
Can be started once the student has completed the Executive Certificate in Construction Management with a 3.0 GPA or higher. This program helps to develop a student’s ability to handle comprehensive project budgets, project development and project financing within the construction industry.
Taken after completing the Executive Certificate in Construction Management curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Gives students a broad understanding of building information modeling (BIM), mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems in buildings. Available for students who want a better technical understanding of what goes into a construction project.
The Graduate Certificate in Crop and Soil Science offered by the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree but do not necessarily want to complete a full master’s degree.
The Cybersecurity Engineering Graduate Certificate prepares students to analyze, develop, investigate, protect, and defend computer and information systems. It is offered through the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is available online and on campus to both degree and non-degree-seeking students.
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management through the Harbert College of Business and gain professional skills to evaluate security measures, assess organizational exposure, and develop effective contingency plans within your career.
The Data Engineering Graduate Certificate, offered through the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is available online and on campus to both degree and non-degree-seeking students. The certificate prepares students to analyze data statistical learning, create machine learning solutions, interpret patterns, develop and design applications, and communicate big data concepts with non-technical stakeholders.
The graduate certificate program in either Data Science or Data Engineering entails a total of 12 graduate credit hours. The Data Science certificate requires three STAT courses and one elective from the three COMP courses. Information about the Data Engineering certificate can be found on the Auburn Computer Science department's website.
In the future, the projected population increase and associated increase in demand for food, water, and energy could potentially degrade nature’s ecosystem services. As a result, there is a need for trained ecological engineers with an understanding of the biological and ecological sciences. The Ecosystems Engineering Graduate Certificate, offered through the Department of Biosystems Engineering, will allow engineers to advance their knowledge in this area of study, which will impact quality of life in the near future. The program can be completed online or on campus, and is available to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.
The curriculum is designed to provide graduate-level students and practicing professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to function effectively in election administration. The certificate can be earned while pursuing an MPA or independently. Courses cover institutional arrangements, law and policy, and critical contemporary issues facing the election administration community. Students are also required to complete an ePortfolio.
Enhancing your professional development is a proven tool for keeping your skills current and achieving your career goals in a constantly changing world. Through training, seminars or conferences, you can continue growing professionally in your field of expertise at your own speed. All of our programs qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and many courses are approved for specific licensure renewal credits.
This program will enhance the knowledge base of students who possess technical forestry skills but may wish to grow their understanding of forestry business practices to be considered for advancement or those who may have a strong foundation in business but wish to become more familiar with the unique aspects of forestry finance and economics to become more competitive in the job market or operate their businesses more successfully.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the field of geotechnical engineering. Geotechnical engineers design and analyze engineering systems that are made from or supported by earth materials. The Geotechnical Engineering graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program.
The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management (HSSHM) at Auburn University is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries.
The post-graduate certificate is for those who are looking to expand or change advance practice nursing roles. The post-graduate certificates provide opportunities to build upon existing clinical skills and knowledge while allowing the student to explore new professional directions in nursing education, as a primary care nurse practitioner, or in healthcare simulation.
Join the Harbert College of Business with a Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS). This non-degree seeking program is designed to help you grow professionally. Strengthen skills in database development and administration, security and information assurance, systems analysis and design, business analysis, and many more.
The Manufacturing Systems graduate certificate is for students looking to acquire more knowledge in manufacturing. Students completing this certificate will explore the design, analysis, and operation of manufacturing systems as a combination of humans, machinery, equipment, tooling, controls, building, transportation, etc., that are bound by a common material and information flow through application-based courses in state-of-the-art labs and classroom environments. All academic credit earned from the certificate may be applied toward a master's degree.
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a graduate certificate program that requires three courses (9 credit hours) and may be completed online. A student who earns the certificate will have a basic knowledge in computer modeling and data analytics for operations, including manufacturing and service systems.
The post-graduate certificate is for those who are looking to expand or change advance practice nursing roles. The post-graduate certificates provide opportunities to build upon existing clinical skills and knowledge while allowing the student to explore new professional directions in nursing education, as a primary care nurse practitioner, or in healthcare simulation.
This graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education by seeking advanced knowledge in occupational safety and ergonomics without committing to a master's degree program. Students who complete the certificate will have a strong foundation in topics such as safety engineering, risk quantification, ergonomics, human factors engineering and occupational biomechanics.
The One-Health concept is based on the premise that health-related interactions among people, animals, and the environment profoundly influence disease risk, transmission, and prediction efforts. The Auburn University One-Health online graduate program clearly represents an area of crucial need and importance within our state, nationally, and globally.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of pavement analysis and design. Engineers in the pavement analysis and design area are responsible for roadway design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of pavements. Pavements – a primary component of transportation infrastructure – are engineered with a strong understanding of materials behavior, mechanistic principles and construction details.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of pavement materials. Engineers in the pavement materials area are responsible for roadway design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of pavements. Pavements – a primary component of transportation infrastructure – are engineered with a strong understanding of materials behavior, mechanistic principles and construction details.
The Polymer Engineering Graduate Certificate program is designed to equip students with the advanced education needed to contribute to the existing industries that produce, process, and utilize polymer materials as well as those working in research and development, where new discoveries in polymer materials will impact every aspect of how they are used. The program focus is on the fundamentals of polymer chemistry and structure, polymer processing, and polymer characterization.
The post-graduate certificate is for those who are looking to expand or change advance practice nursing roles. The post-graduate certificates provide opportunities to build upon existing clinical skills and knowledge while allowing the student to explore new professional directions in nursing education, as a primary care nurse practitioner, or in healthcare simulation.
Students who complete the Power Engineering Graduate Certificate will have advanced knowledge in topics such as power electronics, power system operations, and power quality, among others. It is offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is available online and on campus to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education by seeking advanced knowledge in power engineering without committing to a master's degree program.
The Pulp and Paper Graduate Certificate, offered through the Department of Chemical Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program. A student who earns the certificate will demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in pulp and paper engineering that can be applied in their area of specialty.
Whether you work in the area of natural resource management, forest and wildlife management, environmental sciences and consulting or environmental education, a graduate certificate in Restoration Ecology from Auburn University can complement your professional skills or position you to transition to other opportunities, including graduate school.
Special Education — Inclusive Elementary Education Practices
Graduate Certificate
Our graduate certificate provides opportunities for elementary teachers in general education or special education to learn about curricula design, specialized teaching techniques, program implementation, current research directions and findings, and translating research into elementary inclusive teaching practices.
Special Education — Intervention for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Graduate Certificate
Our graduate certificate for Intervention for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities allows teachers and educational professionals to access high quality professional development leading to improved educational outcomes for students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. This certificate meets the significant need within Alabama’s public schools and the region to provide instruction for children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
This graduate certificate prepares individuals to develop knowledge and skills in school-based transition planning and interagency collaboration, while integrating up-to-date research on effective practices. The certificate is designed for special education teachers or those preparing to be special education teachers, or other individuals that are involved in general education, educational administration, rehabilitation counseling, and other related human service fields.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of structural analysis. It deals with advanced graduate courses related to the structural analysis of a wide variety of structural systems and under both static and dynamic loading. The Structural Analysis graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of the structural design. It deals with advanced graduate courses related to structural design for a wide variety of structural systems and under both static and dynamic loading. The Structural Design graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program.
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management Innovation from the Harbert College of Business. Our program has your needs in mind. Gain the skills and knowledge needed for you to join and excel in the supply chain field.
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Operations is designed to provide specialized education for executives and professionals working in or planning to transition to the supply chain field. The curriculum places emphasis on the concepts of operational planning, inventory control and process management.
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Planning places emphasis on the concepts of strategic planning, informed decision-making and supply management trade-offs. Learn skills to analyze issues related to building supply chain networks and evaluate various strategies that can help improve supply chain performance. Understand issues related to market uncertainty and be prepared to tackle your next supply chain challenge.
The Tribology Engineering graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program. A student who earns the certificate will demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in tribology engineering that can be applied in their area of specialty.
Vocational Evaluation Forensic Certificate Program
Graduate Certificate
The Vocational Evaluation Forensic Certificate program is a short-term training certificate that exists for professionals and paraprofessionals who desire to work in the field of vocational rehabilitation. This certificate incorporates current knowledge and training on societal trends in the areas of economics, forensics, employment, and evaluation, serving to enhance and improve students’ education, ultimately leading to greater employment for individuals with disabilities.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of water environmental modeling. It deals with the flow, water quality and ecological modeling studies and consists of a vast field that focuses on water quality, its applications in human activities and its interactions with the water environment such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, groundwater and watersheds.
The program is structured to advance the working engineer’s knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of Water Resources Engineering, which deals with hydraulic and hydrologic studies and consists of a vast field that focuses on water resources, its applications in human activities and its interactions with the environment. The Water Resources Engineering graduate certificate, offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students who are interested in continuing their education but may not be ready to commit to a master's degree program.
The Wireless Engineering Graduate Certificate, offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will enable currently employed professionals to advance their careers in the field of wireless engineering and will enhance the qualifications of those seeking to enter this new and growing field. These courses will allow professionals to understand the complexities of wireless devices and their associated communication techniques more quickly than the timeframe required with a full graduate degree.
Want to work in post-secondary training environments and skill-building programs? Our Workforce Education, Training, and Development graduate certificate encourages students to attend Auburn University and prepares Auburn students to teach and work outside the United States.
From Numbers to Motion-Bridging Math Skills to Physics Readiness (Prep Course)
Auburn Online
This is a highly interactive, self-paced, online learning experience designed to prepare you for success in your introductory physics course. Throughout this experience, you will be challenged to improve your problem-solving skills by determining the feasibility of authentic physical situations through your understanding and application of the underlying math concepts.
This course is intended to help you understand plasma processes and interactions in low-temperature plasma (LTP) environments. This knowledge can be used to develop new technologies for aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, agriculture, and food safety. Potential applications include superhard materials, prosthetics, and food disinfection.
Organic Chemistry Introductory Review for Health Professionals
Auburn Online
This is an interactive online learning experience designed to prepare you for success by solidifying your understanding organic chemistry. In this course, you will review essential concepts from general chemistry and introductory organic chemistry. There will be opportunities throughout the course for you to practice important skills and test your knowledge on the concepts presented.
Preparation for Organic Chemistry II (Prep Course)
Auburn Online
This is an interactive online learning experience designed to prepare you for success in the second course in the organic chemistry series. In this course, you will review essential concepts from general chemistry and organic chemistry I. There will be opportunities throughout the course for you to practice important skills and test your knowledge on the concepts presented.
Experience the rich history and culture of Italy at your own pace in this immersive virtual study abroad program! In this series, you will tour through notable regions in Italy, experience first-hand Italian cooking, and learn elements of the past that have formed Italy into the vibrant Mediterranean culture we know today.
Winning Skills for Success in Business and in Life
Auburn Online Course
Develop and use “winning skills” such as relationship building, self-reflection, adaptability, collaboration, and helping others to win in business and, more generally, win in life. Many people equate winning with wealth, but we will develop a well-rounded way of thinking about winning in business and life.
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