Additional Opportunities for Graduate and Professional Study
Important Note: This is the archived version of the 2012–2014 Graduate Catalog. The information on these pages was archived on August 22, 2012 and will not be updated as requirement and/or program changes are approved.
Certificate Programs
UIC offers a range of graduate certificate programs for individuals interested in furthering their education after their bachelor’s degree. These programs are offered in a variety of instructional modalities to meet the needs of students for professional advancement, career change, continuing education requirements, or new information acquisition. UIC’s certificate programs are campus-approved and meet the same rigorous standards of quality as all degree programs at UIC. Students who successfully complete a UIC IBHE or Campus Certificate Program receive appropriate documentation testifying to their achievement, and all student transcripts will reflect credit hours/certificates earned. UIC’s certificate programs may be offered in a variety of instructional formats—online, blended, or classroom.
Campus Certificates are listed below. Refer to the Graduate and Professional Degree Programs section for a list of IBHE Certificates.
Campus Certificates
| Campus Certificate Program | College/School | Program Code | Program Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Community Public Health Practice | Public Health | 20FY5109NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uic online/description.asp?clg= Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=76 |
| Advanced Practice Cardiometabolic Nursing | Nursing | 20FS5210NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/cardiometabolic/index.shtml |
| Advanced Practice Forensic Nursing | Nursing | 20FS5144NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/forensics/index.shtml |
| Advanced Practice Palliative Care Nursing | Nursing | 20FS5068NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/palliativecare/index.shtml |
| Assistive Technology | Applied Health Sciences | 20FS5022NDEG | |
| Basic Community Public Health Practice | Public Health | 20FY5108NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=75 |
| Bioinformatics | Engineering | 20FS5001NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg= Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Master's |
Nursing | 20FS5147NDEG | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/prospectivestudents/ms-about.shtml |
| Educational Research Methodology | Education | 20FS5208NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/exed/exedpublic/programs/DisplayProgram.asp?ProgramID=94 |
| e-Government | Urban Planning and Public Affairs | 20FS5211NDEU | |
| Electromagnetics Technology | Engineering | 20FS4076NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uicon line/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=4 |
| Emergency Management and Public Health Continuity Planning (EMCP) | Business Administration and Public Health | 20FY5021NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=5 |
| Engineering Law and Management | Engineering | 20FS4077NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg= Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=6 |
| Environmental Health Informatics | Public Health | 20FY4075NDEU | |
| Geospatial Analysis and Visualization | Urban Planning and Public Affairs | 20FS5209NDEG | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/exed/exedpublic/programs/DisplayProgram.asp?ProgramID=151 |
| Management and Leadership in the Nonprofit Disability Organization | Applied Health Sciences | http://www.idhd.org/mlcp | |
| Methods for Clinical Research | Public Health | 20FS5189NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/exed/exedpublic/programs/DisplayProgram.asp?ProgramID=96 |
| Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery Post-Master's |
Nursing | 20FS5146NDEG | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/prospectivestudents/ms-about.shtml |
| Patient Safety, Error Science, and Full Disclosure | Medicine | 2EFS5141NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/orgs/online/programs/master-of-science-in-patient-safety-leadership/index.shtml |
| Patient Safety Organizations | Medicne | 2EFS5143NDEU | |
| Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Effective Spring 2013) |
Public Health | 20FY5334NDEU | TBA |
| Public Health Geographic Information Systems | Public Health | 20FY5282NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID= 134&Semester= |
| Public Health Informatics | Public Health | 20FY4074NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg= Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=16 |
| Public Health Management | Public Health | 20FY5212NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=102&Semester= |
| Public Health Practice | Public Health | 20FY5190NDEU | TBA |
| School Nurse | Nursing | 20FS5025NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/schoolnursing/index.shtml |
| Survey Research Methods | Urban Planning and Public Affairs | 20FS5249NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=128&Semester= |
| Teaching/Learning in Nursing and Health Sciences |
Nursing | 20FS5145NDEU | http://www.uic.edu/nursing/teaching/index.shtml |
| Teaching of Economics | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 20FS5026NDEG | http://www.uic.edu/depts/econ/GRAD_certificate_teaching.html |
| Wireless Communications Technology | Engineering | 20FS4078NDEU | http://exedweb.cc.uic. edu/uiconline/description.asp?clg=Program&colid=GF&ProgramID=20 |
UIC School of Continuing Studies
In support of the campus’ mission to provide access to the highest levels of academic excellence, the School of Continuing Studies collaborates with UIC’s colleges, centers, and institutes to develop and deliver high quality, innovative and timely educational offerings to nontraditional students. Through individual courses and extended programs of study—both credit and noncredit—the SCS meets the educational needs of a wide spectrum of nontraditional learners who are seeking professional development, personal enrichment, career transition, and academic growth. To view current SCS programs, visit http://www.externaledu.uic.edu and http://www.oce.uic.edu.
The MS in Patient Safety Leadership program is administered by the UIC Institute for Patient Safety Excellence (IPSE) in partnership with the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). Degrees for the Patient Safety Leadership program are conferred by the UIC College of Medicine.
| Degree Program | College/School | Program Code | Program Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Safety Leadership | Medicine | 27FS5142MSU | http://www.uic.edu/depts/gcat/MEPSL.shtml |
UIC Online
UIC has provided flexible and convenient access to quality education since 1998 via the programs offered through UIC Online. These interactive instructor-led programs are ideal for adult learners and working professionals. Student choices range from degree programs, campus-approved certificates, and online courses. Admission to an online program or course at UIC provides online students with the distinct advantage to learn from world-renowned UIC faculty who not only share their knowledge, but are also the creators of knowledge as members of a top research university. Online students have full access to UIC’s support services, robust technical infrastructure, and vast library resources—providing a comprehensive learning environment. To learn more about UIC Online, visit http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/uiconline/index.asp.
