FHSU Virtual College Certificate Programs Target your skills. Maybe you're just a skill or two away from landing your dream job. Or maybe you've got a great job that a little extra training will make even better. A certificate from Fort Hays State Virtual College is just for you. You'll study online and on your own schedule with the same faculty that teach on campus and build the skills you need to achieve your goals. We offer certificate programs in:
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Addictions Counseling Certification Program This 30 credit hour credentialing program will provide students certification in the State of Kansas in addictions counseling. This curriculum is SRS/AAPS approved. This program will fulfill a critical need in the community to comply with K.S.A. 21-4729/SB 123 requirements effective July 1, 2003. In most cases, this statute provides for mandatory treatment in lieu of incarceration. Required Courses:
Total...............................30 credit hours The Addictions Certification program is coordinated by the Social Work program. Contact Information Rose Marie Arnhold, Chair Phone: (785) 628-5397 |
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In today’s technologically advanced business environment, employees must have knowledge of the computing and allied technologies used in business operations, communications and education. The Business Information Systems certificate provides individuals who do not hold or who are not seeking an information systems degree with a greater understanding of information systems. This certificate is designed to help you incorporate information technology into your current position, to oversee the information technology function in your area, and to collaborate with the information systems function to identify and leverage opportunities for greater productivity and efficiency.
Contact Information Dr Jim Rucker, Chair |
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Certificate in Internetworking The Certificate in Internetworking is designed to provide key skills for individuals desiring to be computer networking professionals. Taking this targeted course work in Network Architecture and Data Communications also increases your probability of passing the CCNA examination. While students may take just the Internetworking I and II courses to sit for the Cisco CCNA exam, research has shown that students who have taken all four courses have a much higher first time pass rate than the national average.
Students who enhance their studies by taking targeted course work in Network Architecture and Data Communications increase their probability of passing the CCNA examination and enhance their employability. A student who has completed the CCNA prep-curriculum, INT 680 Network Architecture and Data Communications I and INT 681 Network Architecture and Data Communications II will earn the Fort Hays State University Certificate in Internetworking. For information on the Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications and this certification, visit www.fhsu.edu/int or call (785) 628-5373. Computer RequirementsAccess to a Pentium 500 MHz or better processor with at least 64 MB (128 MB recommended) of RAM, rx CD-ROM, sound card, with a 28.8 kbps or faster modem or Macintosh OS 7.0. Reliable access to the Internet via your own provider, a web browser such as Netscape 4.7 or Microsoft Explorer 5.0, and e-mail address to receive messages. Contact Information Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications |
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Community Development Certificate Astonishing social and economic change presents urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods and communities with uncertain futures and great challenges. Some urban neighborhoods and rural communities are scrambling to stem population out-migration, while others are dealing with population growth and urban sprawl. Community development is a fast-growing field of employment that addresses the social, physical, and economic revitalization and/or restructuring of a neighborhood or community.The Certificate in Community Development provides you with a base of community theory uniquely offered through the Department of Sociology and Social Work, and vital technical skills (such as strategic planning, focus group research, and small group dynamics) to address real-world community issues and problems. Required Courses:
Contact Information Rose Marie Arnhold, Chair Phone: (785) 628-5397 |
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Cisco Online Certification - Prep-Program for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Background Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco's product portfolio offers a broad range of end-to-end networking solutions including Routing, Switching, Access, System Network Architecture/Local-area Networks (SNA/LAN), Internet Services, Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Software, and Network Management. Fort Hays State University, through its Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications, offers the online preparatory curriculum to prepare professionals to sit for the highly sought-after Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA) Examination. Components of CCNA Prep-CurriculumThe Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preparation curriculum is offered in a three-course sequence with two options.
The primary difference between the standard and the military offering is that the military offering is designed to be somewhat more lab intensive and includes an additional project in each course. Both series are designed to teach students internetworking skills and to prepare students with the knowledge necessary to pass the CCNA examination. In each series, delivery is Internet based with text, graphics, illustrations, and streaming audio and video. Students are provided toll-free telephone, email, and chat room assistance from faculty and tutors who have passed the CCNA. Students have the opportunity to practice router configuration on Cisco routers using the Department of Information Networking and Telecommunication's Virtual Lab. Both options apply toward the Bachelors of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications with a Concentration in Computer Networking and Telecommunications or the General Studies in Information Networking and Telecommunications. FHSU Certificate in InternetworkingStudents who enhance their studies by taking targeted course work in Network Architecture and Data Communications increase their probability of passing the CCNA examination and enhance their employability. A student who has completed the CCNA prep-curriculum, INT 680 Network Architecture and Data Communications I and INT 681 Network Architecture and Data Communications II will earn the Fort Hays State University Certificate in Internetworking. For information on the Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications and this certification, visit www.fhsu.edu/int or call (785) 628-5373. Computer RequirementsAccess to a Pentium 500 MHz or better processor with at least 64 MB (128 MB recommended) of RAM, rx CD-ROM, sound card, with a 28.8 kbps or faster modem or Macintosh OS 7.0. Reliable access to the Internet via your own provider, a web browser such as Netscape 4.7 or Microsoft Explorer 5.0, and e-mail address to receive messages. For Internet courses, contact the instructor for login information. Contact Information Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications |
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E-Commerce Web Development Certificate Fort Hays State University offers a series of courses and certificate options to prepare you in web-based applications. All courses listed are offered online with no requirement for you to come to campus. You may earn a 15-hour certificate as a stand alone credential if you're in the working world and need real time knowledge and skills. Additionally, you can earn a certificate to supplement an undergraduate online degree such as the Bachelors of General Studies or the Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications - Web Development Concentration. You may apply graduate-level classes toward an MLS in Information Networking and Telecommunications. Certificate in E-Commerce Web Development
(Prerequisite: Business Law, Introduction to Law or Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Information Networking) Contact Information Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) User Certificate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used in many professions to gain valuable insights into and answer spatial questions. Because there is an increasing need among local, state, and federal agencies for individuals with skills in Geographic Information Systems, this certificate may help you enhance your employment potential. This nine credit hour certificate program offers you the opportunity to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and analytical techniques of GIS and other geospatial technologies and to develop technical skills in analyzing geographic patterns and relationships. The GIS certificate is an effective to add value to your program of study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or to develop real-time knowledge and skills for individuals already in the workforce as a stand-alone certificate.
Contact Information Dr. John Heinrichs, Chair Phone: (785) 628-5389 |
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Graduate Certificate in Business The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed for professionals who do not possess a business degree. The Graduate Certificate in Business consists of our three (9 hours) MBA foundation courses listed below.
Contact Information Pod Lirapirom |
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Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed for students seeking a specialization in Organizational Leadership - a skill surveyed business leaders say they value highly. Students wishing to earn the Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership will be required to complete the three (3) MBA leadership concentration courses.
Contact Information Pod Lirapirom |
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Business The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Business allows students who earned an undergraduate business degree to launch into graduate business courses immediately without the need to sit for the GMAT which is required for admission into the MBA in Leadership program. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Business consists of any three (3) approved courses from the MBA in Leadership courses listed below.
Contact Information Pod Lirapirom |
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Grant Proposal and Program Evaluation Grants from government and private sources provide important supplemental funding to schools, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and many other social service agencies. FHSU’s Department of Sociology and Social Work is pleased to offer one of the few undergraduate grant proposal writing and program evaluation programs in the nation. The skills you develop through this certificate program can increase your employment potential greatly as employers recognize the considerable value and financial benefit of well-trained grant proposal writers. Required Courses:
Contact Information Rose Marie Arnhold, Chair Phone: (785) 628-5397 |
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Remaining competitive in today's constantly changing business environment requires an understanding that people are a company's greatest asset, and managers must take proactive steps to keep employees satisfied and motivated. Today's human resource management (HRM) professional has to have in-depth knowledge about a variety of topics. Whether you pursue a certificate in Human Resource Management to complement a degree program or to obtain knowledge and skills while in your current position, the certificate will equip you with tools and training you need to maximize the potential of your organization’s workforce.
Contact Information Dr. Micol Maughn, Interim Chair Phone: (785) 628-4201 |
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Leadership Certificate Program Fort Hays State University offers a variety of leadership programs for online students interested in enhancing their education with a specialized leadership component. Whether you add the Leadership Certificate to an online degree program or simply take the nine-hour sequence of courses for a stand alone certificate, the Leadership Certificate Program will contribute to your personal and professional development. Utilizing an interactive online format, this program introduces you to the basic components of leadership thinking. The curriculum focuses on the what, how, and why of leadership. In an effort to provide you a comprehensive experience, the Department of Leadership Studies has incorporated an online learning environment that includes both course activities and practical field experience. This combination of theory and practice allows you to reflect and then act upon what you have learned about effective leadership behavior.
Contact Information Dr. Brent Goertzen, Chair |
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Many students earn a BA in Sociology in order to hone their “people skills.” This certificate program includes courses that deal with major life passages, such as marriage, remarriage, childrearing, aging, and death and dying. The Life Issues certificate provides students with a background to work in human services fields or to enhance the knowledge of those currently working in such fields.
Contact Information Rose Marie Arnhold, Chair Phone: (785) 628-5397 |
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Because many of us find ourselves working in a modern business environment, a 12-hour Management certificate is a perfect complement to virtually any program of study. Comprised of an introductory course plus three other courses that you select, the management certificate can be customized to meet the needs of the sector in which you work or plan to work. You will receive a broad perspective on the organization and its operations, and this knowledge may help open doors to middle- or upper-level management position.
Contact Information Dr. Micol Maughn, Interim Chair Phone: (785) 628-4201 |
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Certificate in Web Development
Contact Information Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications |
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Nursing Administration Post Master's Certificate Individuals who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) are eligible to complete a post master’s certificate in nursing administration. This certificate enables you to broaden your career opportunities or strengthen your skills in a current career path.
Contact Information Dr. Liane Connelly, Chair Phone: (785) 628-4498 or 800-684-2242 |
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Nursing Education Post Master's Certificate Individuals who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) are eligible to complete a post master’s certificate in nursing education. this certificate enables you to broaden your career opportunities or strengthen your skills in a current career path.
Contact Information Dr. Liane Connelly, Chair Phone: (785) 628-4498 or 800-684-2242 |