UPIKE Certificate Programs

UPIKE is now offering new certificate programs for current students and alumni. Current students can gain career-ready skills that compliment any major, free while completing their degree. Alumni who are looking for a new challenge can add to their professional credentials with a chance to be in the classroom again with their beloved instructors.

Contact the UPIKE Registrar Office to sign up!

Career Communication

Online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes 

12 CREDIT HOURS  
•             BUS 327 Business Communication
•             COM 303 Interpersonal Communication
•             COM 329 Public Relations
•             SSC 310 Conflict Resolution and Ethical Decision-making
 
Gain skills to succeed in today’s diverse work environments.
Produce newsletters, media kits, and professional reports.
Work in teams to boost communication and problem-solving.
 
Contact:
Rachel Little
rlittle@upike.edu
(606) 218-5012

Interpersonal Skills for Professionals

Take four out of five courses in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats

•             COM 303 Interpersonal Communication
•             COM 304 Health Communication
•             COM 306 Gender and Communication
•             COM 323 Intercultural Communication 
•             SSC 310 Conflict Resolution

Gain in-demand communication and problem-solving skills.
Analyze communication challenges and ways to resolve them.
Of special interest for careers in the helping professions.
 
Contact:
Rachel Little
rlittle@upike.edu
(606) 218-5012

Digital Communication

Choose 4 of the 5 following classes:

•      BUS 216 Digital Citizenship
•      COM 320 Digital Journalism
•      FMA 170 Digital Imaging
•      FMA 375 Web Design and Development

Demonstrate technical knowledge of digital tools and programs.
Curate and evaluate digital content.
Produce artifacts using digital techniques.
Analyze trends and issues in digital design.
 
Contact:
Chandra Massner 
cmassner@upike.edu 

Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Preventative Control

Online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes

•             CJ 152 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 
•             CJ 283 Corrections  
•             CJ 384 Community-Based Corrections 
•             SOC 214 Juvenile Delinquency 

Gain a practical understanding of the court system, corrections, and rehabilitation.
Read crime data, produce reports, and assess community needs. 
Prepare for any field focused on community safety.
 
Contact: Tim Roberts
timothyroberts@upike.edu
(606) 218-5022

Women and Leadership – Empowering Leaders

Courses Required:
•      HUM 320 Gender and Women Studies
•      COM 306 Gender and Communication
•      BUS 357 Leadership: Theory and Practice
OR
•      BUS 206 Entrepreneurial Mindset

Elective Courses – Choose from the following:
•      SW 300 Diversity and Difference
•      SSC 310 Conflict Resolution and Ethical Decision-making
•      ENG 380 Women Authors

Learn to communicate effectively and lead in a variety of settings; fosters networking, mentoring and individual plans of study.

Contact:
Dr. Hannah Freeman
Chair of Humanities Division
hfreeman@upike.edu

Digital Skills for the Workplace

Required Courses:
12 credit hours
•      FMA 170 Digital Imaging
•      FMA 235 Basic Video Production
•      SCI 250 Intro to 3D Printing
•      COM 102 Desktop Publishing
 
Ample opportunity for hands-on experience.
Quality faculty with academic and research experience.
Get ahead with technology in the workplace.
 
Contact:
Dr. Andrew Reed
(606) 218-5972
andrewreed@upike.edu