Certificates and licensures

Ohio State's certificate and licensure programs give you a competitive edge. Not only do you gain (or validate) specialized skills, but you have access to expert faculty and powerful industry connections, opening the door to internships and career opportunities.

Ohio State's undergraduate certificate and licensure programs are listed below, by college. Ohio State also offers graduate certificate and graduate licensure programs.

Some undergraduate certificates applications are handled by Graduate and Professional Admissions.


College of Arts and Sciences

American Sign Language Elementary-Level Teaching Online
      More information about American Sign Language Elementary-Level Teaching — Online  |  Apply to American Sign Language Elementary-Level Teaching — Online

Black Studies Online
      More information about Black Studies – Online  |  Apply to Black Studies – Online

Computational Analysis of Language
      More information about Computational Analysis of Language  |  Apply to Computational Analysis of Language

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      More information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  |  Apply to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Online
      More information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — Online  |  Apply to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — Online

Essential Skills for Travel and Business in RussiaOnline
      More information about Essential Skills for Travel and Business in Russia  |  Apply to Essential Skills for Travel and Business in Russia

Forensic Anthropology
      More information about Forensic Anthropology  |  Apply to Forensic Anthropology

Hydrogeology
      More information about Hydrogeology  |  Apply to Hydrogeology

Natural History Museum Curation
      More information about Natural History Museum Curation  |  Apply to Natural History Museum Curation

Petroleum Geology
      More information about Petroleum Geology  |  Apply to Petroleum Geology


College of Education and Human Ecology

Fundamentals of Hospitality Services
      More information about Fundamentals of Hospitality Services  |  Apply to Fundamentals of Hospitality Services

Hospitality and Retail Leadership
      More information about Hospitality and Retail Leadership  |  Apply to Hospitality and Retail Leadership

Wellness Certificate
      More information about the Wellness Certificate  |  Apply to the Wellness Certificate


College of Medicine

Histotechnology
      More information about Histotechnology  |  Apply to Histotechnology


College of Nursing

Nursing in School Health Services
      More information about Nursing in School Health Services  |  Apply to Nursing in School Health Services

Professional Pupil Services – Nursing Certificate
      More information about Professional Pupil Services-Nursing Certificate  |  Apply to Professional Pupil Services – Nursing Certificate

Registered Nurse in Primary Care
      More information about Registered Nurse in Primary Care  |  Apply to Registered Nurse in Primary Care


School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Assistive and Rehabilitative Science Online
      More information about Assistive and Rehabilitative Science – Online  |  Apply to Assistive and Rehabilitative Science – Online

Health Care Revenue Cycle and Data Analytics
      More information about Health Care Revenue Cycle and Data Analytics  |  Apply to Health Care Revenue Cycle and Data Analytics

Health Information Management and Systems
      More information about Health Information Management and Systems  |  Apply to Health Information Management and Systems

Medical Laboratory Science
      More information about Medical Laboratory Science  |  Apply to Medical Laboratory Science

Usability and User Experience in Health Care
      More information about Usability and User Experience in Health Care  |  Apply to Usability and User Experience in Health Care