New microcredentials launched to meet workforce and adult learner needs
The 缅北强奸 has launched a new slate of undergraduate and graduate microcredential programs, expanding flexible, short鈥憈erm learning options for working professionals, adult learners and students seeking targeted skill development.
Introduced in fall 2025 and expanding in 2026, 缅北强奸鈥檚 microcredentials align with the University鈥檚 core value of transformative learning and reflect a growing demand for accessible, career鈥慺ocused education delivered in an online format. The microcredentials offer multiple entry points throughout the year, several of which will begin for the first time this summer and fall. Additional offerings are still in planning phases.
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Undergraduate Microcredentials Currently Available
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Childhood Health and Well鈥�Being
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Health and Society
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Public and Nonprofit Leadership
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Public History
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State and Local Government
Graduate Microcredentials Currently Available (bachelor鈥檚 degree required):
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Fundraising
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Policy Making
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Program Evaluation
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Nonprofit Leadership
Flexible Career Focused Learning
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Multiple Start Dates
缅北强奸 microcredentials offer multiple entry points throughout the year, including:
May 2026:
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Undergraduate Childhood Health and Well鈥�Being
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Graduate Fundraising
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Graduate Policy Making
June 2026:
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Graduate Program Evaluation
August 2026:
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Undergraduate State and Local Government
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Undergraduate Public History
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Undergraduate Health and Society
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Graduate Nonprofit Leadership
October 2026:
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Undergraduate Public and Nonprofit Leadership
To explore a full list of microcredential programs or learn more about 缅北强奸鈥檚 online and adult learning opportunities, visit鈥�缅北强奸鈥檚鈥疧nline Programs鈥痯age.鈥�
For questions regarding microcredentials, contact Dr. Brian Crose, Assistant Dean of Online and Adult Learning, at bdcrose@usi.edu.