Nov 21, 2024  
University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
University Catalog 2024-2025

Professional Studies, Certificate


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Certificate in Professional Studies

Location: AU Online
Credits for Certificate: 13 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 9 months

Please note: This certificate is not eligible to use Title IV financial aid at this time.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Professional Studies is a 13-credit self-designed certificate program to cater to students who prefer a more flexible commitment than the existing 36-credit Liberal Arts MA program. Students will receive a certificate in transdisciplinary studies with a specialization in their self-designed focus. This initiative enables students to delve into individualized graduate-level coursework without a substantial commitment, offering them a valuable glimpse into advanced studies. The certificate is designed for the reflective, committed, and self-directed learner who seeks to effect social, organizational, or personal change. Students pursue their studies through one foundation course, choice of self-designed courses with faculty, seminars, or Intra-University, and one certificate project. Our individualized approach makes it possible to combine graduate education with professional, personal, and community commitments. 

The Certificate in Professional Studies caters to students with backgrounds in allied health professions. This specialized program provides targeted coursework aimed at enhancing professional competencies and advancing career prospects in allied health fields. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills development, students acquire the necessary expertise to excel in their chosen profession. Whether aiming to enter the workforce or seeking to progress within their current professional roles, this certificate equips students with the tools and credentials essential for success in the allied health sector.

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees  

Plan of Study


Seminars, Intra-University, or Individualized courses (9 credits)


Seminars from the Field of Study

Seminars are courses that faculty members in the program have designed. Seminars are small, interdisciplinary classes that have asynchronous discussion forums and synchronous tutorials.

IntraUniversity Courses

Students can also enroll in graduate courses in the University system if they meet the prerequisites and there is space.

Individualized Courses

With guidance from their Faculty Advisor and Mentor (optional), students identify faculty members to teach courses in the student’s individualized area of study. Occasionally, students may request to study with an external scholar or practitioner, someone who is not on the Antioch faculty. 

Students submit their individualized course syllabi to their Faculty Advisors and Mentors (optional) for review.

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