Natural & Applied Sciences Graduate Certificates Areas of Interest

An online Natural & Applied Science Graduate Certificate is for students who hold a bachelor’s or master's degree in any Earth Science and wish to expand and incorporate other natural science skills into their careers. This type of graduate certificate (also sometimes referred to as a post-bachelor’s certificate, post-master's certificate, or post-graduate certificate) is useful when you need multiple, sometimes otherwise disconnected disciplines for a job role.

Some issues to consider as you investigate your graduate certificate options:

• Online Natural & Applied Science Graduate Certificates usually take one academic year comprised of two semesters to complete
• Colleges often permit flexible part-time online study, spread out over a longer period
• The number of credits required to earn such a certificate varies between 9 and 36. The exact amount will be determined by the type of certificate chosen as well as the prior coursework completed
• Graduate certificate credits are typically able to be applied toward a Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Minimum GPA for admission varies by school – usually 3.0, 3.25, or 3.5

Why Get an Online Graduate Certificate in Natural & Applied Sciences?

When pursuing an online graduate certificate in Natural and Applied Sciences, you will:

• Gain specialized knowledge in a specific natural science area, including niche skills and knowledge
• Access to a larger number of jobs, especially those requiring cross-disciplinary skills
• Experience greater job security and attractiveness to employers
• Be eligible for jobs with higher salaries and more responsibilities
• Access senior management, project management, and government careers
• Be able to apply your graduate certificate credits toward a future master’s degree or doctorate, if desired

Online Natural & Applied Science Graduate Certificate Specializations

Online grad certificates in natural and applied sciences are available in the following subjects: