A certificate program is a great way to meet professional development requirements or simply to build specialized knowledge in a skill. All of our certificate programs are offered fully online. Some certificates can be completed as part of a master's degree program, and the credits may also be applied toward a master's degree at King's if you choose to pursue one in the future. Employers with tuition remission programs often subsidize the cost of earning these certificates, either partially or fully. Be sure to ask your employer about tuition remission if you are considering starting a certificate program at King's.
Graduate Certificates in Education
English as a Second Language Program Specialist
The 12-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist Certification prepares certified educators to support multilingual learners in diverse classroom settings. Coursework focuses on second language acquisition, instructional strategies, assessment, and cultural responsiveness. The program combines theory and practical experience to help educators meet the needs of English language learners.
Principal Certification
The 18-credit Principal Certificate prepares experienced educators to lead schools through effective instructional leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management. Coursework and practical experiences focus on personnel supervision, curriculum oversight, school operations, and community engagement. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed to serve in administrative roles across PK-12 educational settings.
Reading Specialist
The 24-credit Reading Specialist Certification prepares educators to support literacy development and student achievement across grade levels. Coursework focuses on reading instruction, assessment, intervention strategies, literacy leadership, and instructional coaching. Through practical learning experiences, students develop the skills to address diverse literacy needs and promote successful reading outcomes.
Superintendent Certification
In affiliation with Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 (CLIU-21), ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú offers an online, 18-credit Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Preparation Program that prepares experienced education leaders for district-level leadership through flexible, practitioner-focused learning.
Certificates in Healthcare Administration
Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals provides healthcare professionals with essential leadership and business skills for today’s evolving healthcare environment. Coursework focuses on management, finance, marketing, and executive leadership to help students guide teams, make informed decisions, and drive organizational success.
Population Health Management
The 15-credit Professional Certificate in Population Health Management equips students with the knowledge and tools to improve health outcomes across populations and communities. Coursework focuses on healthcare data, quality improvement, and systems-based approaches to addressing complex health challenges. Students apply their learning to real-world issues through practical, project-based experiences.
Certificates in Nursing
Post-Bachelor’s Nursing Executive Leadership
The 12-credit Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Nurse Executive Leadership provides foundational knowledge in healthcare management and leadership, policy, finance, quality improvement, and application of evidence-based practice/research translation in healthcare systems. Designed for nursing professionals, the program strengthens leadership and decision-making skills while preparing students for advanced roles in healthcare organizations.
Post-Master's Nursing Executive Leadership
The 15-credit Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive Leadership strengthens expertise in healthcare management, finance, quality improvement, and informatics. Designed for experienced nursing professionals, the program develops strategic leadership skills for senior roles in healthcare organizations.
Certificates in Strategic Communications
Crisis Communication & Change Management
In this 6-credit program, explore methods for leaders to drive organizational change and manage crises. Students will utilize change processes, analyze leadership and communication functions, explore methods for building effective teams, and cultivate their own leadership philosophy. Participants will also investigate how leaders effectively manage and communicate during crisis, identifying potential crises, analyzing their ethical implications, and exploring ways to anticipate, plan, manage, and communicate during organizational crises.
Digital Media Innovation & Intercultural Communication
In this 9-credit program, students learn to leverage digital media innovation for impactful communication, as students craft messages for diverse audiences. Students will investigate emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence, social media, and mobile platforms, exploring how media drives connection and collaboration across cultures. They will navigate the complexities of communicating across boundaries and related social and cultural impact, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, students will investigate the ethical and legal considerations for leaders and communication practitioners in the digital realm.
Leadership & Media Literacy
In this 6-credit program, students explore the diverse roles of communication, uncovering how media shapes and is shaped by cultural landscapes worldwide. Participants will develop critical media literacy skills for informed contextual understanding, analyzing the relationship between media and culture through a deliberate framework. Students will also develop executive-level communication, equipping them to lead through strategic influence in a dynamic media landscape.
Contact Us
Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions with any questions: email gradprograms@kings.edu or call (570) 208-8519.