Stackable Certificates
Earning a certificate is just the beginning.
Interested in making the most of your certificate? We offer a variety of graduate certificate programs which can be stacked into a master's degree. This means you can strategically choose three certificate programs that meet your interests, career goals, timeline, and schedule -- and combine them to earn your master's degree.
How does it work?
Our stackable certificates allow you to enhance your credentials quickly, while simultaneously earning credit toward your master's degree. To get started:
- Choose your first certificate program. Explore the available programs and complete an interest form.
- Determine your stack. You'll work with our Student Support Specialist to choose your certificates and degree program. You can enroll in your certificate programs consecutively or as they fit into your schedule!
- Earn your graduate degree. Once you've chosen a master's program, you'll submit an application. After you've been admitted, your certificate credits will automatically apply toward your degree.
Turn your certificate into a master's degree.
Explore our flexible, stackable master's degrees. Each of the following master's degrees can be earned by completing three certificate programs.
- Transformative Education Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
To earn this degree, students must complete the Transformative Education Graduate Certificate, in addition to two of the following certificates:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Childhood Diversity and Learning
- Instructional Design
- Literacy Leadership Reading K-8
- Learning Technologies
- Online Teaching
- Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners
- Strategist II Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability K-12-Teaching
- Strategist I Mild/Moderate 5-12-Teaching
- Strategist l Mild/Moderate K-8-Teaching
- Strategist II Intellectual Disability K-12-Teaching
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
To earn this degree, students will complete three of the following certificates:
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Business Fundamentals
- Childhood Diversity and Learning
- Entrepreneurship
- GIS & Cartography
- Instructional Design
- Learning Technologies
- Literacy Leadership - Iowa Reading K-8
- Managerial Analytics
- Online Teaching
- Organizational Communication and Inclusive Leadership
- Publishing & Literary Arts
- Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners
- Strategist II Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability K-12-Teaching
- Strategist I Mild/Moderate 5-12-Teaching
- Strategist l Mild/Moderate K-8-Teaching
- Strategist II Intellectual Disability K-12-Teaching
- Strategic Leadership and Innovation
- Transformative Education
