Office of the Provost

Interdisciplinary certificates complement degree programs by helping students develop future-ready knowledge, skills, and perspectives that can be applied across careers, communities, and disciplines. The resources below highlight academic planning tools, program information, career connections, and faculty resources that support meaningful learning and engagement.

• AI Literacy Certificate
  Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry and aspect of society. The Artificial Intelligence Literacy Certificate helps students develop a foundational understanding of AI technologies, their applications, and the ethical considerations associated with their use. Through interdisciplinary coursework, students explore how AI influences decision-making, innovation, communication, and problem-solving while building the knowledge needed to engage responsibly with emerging technologies. The resources linked to the right help students connect their learning to future-ready skills while providing faculty with tools to support career-connected and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  

  
  For students:

  Career Readiness Guide 

  For faculty:

  Resume and LinkedIn Capstone 
  Faculty Activity Guide 

• Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate
  Data is increasingly central to decision-making across industries and communities. The Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate helps students develop the ability to collect, interpret, analyze, and communicate information in meaningful ways. Through coursework that spans multiple disciplines, students learn to transform data into actionable insights, create effective visualizations, and use evidence to solve complex problems. The resources linked to the right help students connect their learning to future-ready skills while providing faculty with tools to support career-connected and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  

  
  For students:

  Career Readiness Guide 

  For faculty:

  Resume and LinkedIn Capstone
  Faculty Activity Guide

• Digital Studies Certificate
  Digital technologies shape how people communicate, create, learn, and engage with the world. The Digital Studies Certificate provides students with interdisciplinary exposure to digital content creation, technology systems, data, communication, and emerging digital practices. By combining perspectives from multiple fields, students develop the flexibility and adaptability needed to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The resources linked to the right help students connect their learning to future-ready skills while providing faculty with tools to support career-connected and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  

  
  For students:

  Career Readiness Guide 

  For faculty: 

  Resume and LinkedIn Capstone 
  Faculty Activity Guide

• Project Leadership and Management Certificate
  Successful projects require more than technical expertise—they require effective leadership, communication, collaboration, and strategic execution. The Project Leadership and Management Certificate prepares students to lead teams, manage resources, coordinate stakeholders, and successfully move ideas from planning to implementation. Through interdisciplinary coursework and applied learning experiences, students develop skills that are valued across professions and sectors. The resources linked to the right help students connect their learning to future-ready skills while providing faculty with tools to support career-connected and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  

  
  For students:

  Career Readiness Guide 

  For faculty: 

  Resume and LinkedIn Capstone
  Faculty Activity Guide

• Strategic Thinking and Communications Certificate
  Organizations and communities depend on individuals who can analyze complex situations, think strategically, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The Strategic Thinking and Communications Certificate helps students strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Students learn to evaluate information, consider multiple perspectives, and craft messages that inform, persuade, and inspire action. The resources linked to the right help students connect their learning to future-ready skills while providing faculty with tools to support career-connected and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
  

  
  For students:

  Career Readiness Guide  

  For faculty: 

  Resume and LinkedIn Capstone
  Faculty Activity Guide