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UW and expand UW educational programs by serving the needs of diverse,
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We continue that tradition today by offering a central place for you to explore
your options for continuing your education at the UW, whether you live in
Seattle or elsewhere in the world. Choose from UW certificate and degree
programs that are designed for working professionals, with flexible part-time
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UW CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE
GAIN IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE THAT OPENS POSSIBILITIES AND HELPS YOU
REACH YOUR GOALS.
In addition to giving you the reward of learning something new, UW certificates and degrees
can help you sharpen your skills, get a promotion, change careers, step into an emerging
field or prepare to branch out on your own — as demonstrated by thousands of graduates
each year.
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Certificates typically consist of one or two courses each quarter for three quarters, which
means you can complete a program in just nine months. Some take even less time. Degree
programs generally take two or more years to complete. To maximize flexibility around busy
work and family lives, we offer programs during the evening, on weekends, online and in a
variety of locations, including the UW Seattle campus, downtown Seattle, Bellevue and Bothell.
BROADEN YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK.
Most students find their lives are enriched by the connections they make. Throughout the
duration of a program, you attend classes with like-minded individuals, which can be a great
bonding experience. Learn from UW faculty, instructors and guest speakers who are top
industry professionals in touch with the latest developments in their fields. Often these
contacts lead to unexpected career developments.
COMPLETE RELEVANT PROJECTS AND EARN A RESPECTED UW CREDENTIAL.
In addition to our highly ranked degree programs, we offer a range of well-regarded certificate
programs. Certificates are developed under the guidance of an advisory board made up of
individuals who understand the evolving needs of employers. As a result, you gain practical,
real-world knowledge that is immediately applicable in the workplace. Programs culminate
with a capstone project or portfolio piece that you can use to demonstrate your learning to
employers and others interested in your work.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE UW AND LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS.
By tapping into the tremendous resources of UW faculty, our advisory boards and our
instructors, we’re able to offer programs that address the demands of rapidly changing work
environments and emerging technologies. Many of our programs are not offered anywhere
else in the region.
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ARTS, WRITING & COMMUNICATION
Dare to Create
You’ve got something to say. A sentiment or story you want to share.
Maybe you capture it in a photo or drawing. Maybe you write about it.
Whatever medium you choose, the satisfaction of giving life to your
idea is hard to match.
Jess Grant knows the feeling. Throughout his career in administration, he found a way to
create, spending years writing songs on the side. Then, when he retired, he decided to try
his hand at screenwriting. “I love movies and I love writing and character development,”
Grant said. “But it was a little intimidating. I'd never written a screenplay.”
So Grant signed up for the Certificate in Screenwriting. He appreciated the hands-on,
craft-oriented format of the program. “Just because you can write narrative and a piece
of dialogue doesn't mean you can structure a story,” he noted. During the program,
Grant completed his first screenplay.
Learning the craft of screenwriting was crucial. What really set the program apart for
Grant, however, was the emphasis on marketing. “Putting together a good script isn't
enough,” he said. “You want to see it up on the big screen.”
Encouraged by his instructor and a guest speaker from the local film industry, Grant
pitched his screenplay to a producer, who asked to see a copy. While there’s no film deal
yet, just having his play read was an accomplishment. “In my world, that was big,” he said.
Grant is now working on a second screenplay.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
UW Jackson School of International Studies
Develop the global perspective and problem-solving skills you need to examine issues
confronting the world today. Engage with leaders across the government, business and
nonprofit arenas, and work in student teams to develop practical solutions to real-world
problems.
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION IN COMMUNITIES & NETWORKS
UW Department of Communication
Build a sophisticated understanding of communication processes and of ways to leverage that
understanding to engage successfully with relevant constituencies — audiences, customers,
coworkers, members and supporters.
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION IN DIGITAL MEDIA
UW Department of Communication
Learn to understand and leverage the fast-changing world of online content and platforms.
Focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, community and storytelling approaches to digital media.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING & POETICS
UW Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
Experiment with different writing genres, and explore the interconnections among multiple art
forms. Inquire into the social, cultural and technological aspects of writing. Study with nationally
and internationally recognized writers and artists.
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AUDIO PRODUCTION
Learn the principles and primary elements of audio engineering, and get practical, hands-on
production experience by completing an audio production project in a professional sound
studio.
DIGITAL PUBLISHING
Study the tools, trends and standards for publishing digital content, such as e-books and blogs,
and gain hands-on experience in creating your own.
ARTS, WRITING & COMMUNICATION
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
EDITING
Hone your skills for editing different types of print and online publications. Enhance your own
writing skills, and learn to collaborate to develop the best copy for the target audience.
FILM & VIDEO: ARTISTRY & PRODUCTION
Examine the arts of storytelling, screenwriting and visual communication. Learn what it takes to
make a short film by working on a project from concept to postproduction.
GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY
Learn how to do professional-level genealogical research into your family history. Uncover
fascinating details about your ancestors, and produce a substantial narrative of your family’s
unique story.
LITERARY FICTION I
Explore the foundational elements of literary short stories and novels — including character
development, narrative voice and point of view. Discover how to bring your own creative ideas
to life.
LITERARY FICTION II
Strengthen your literary writing skills as you revise and complete a full-length novel. Explore
language and detail choices, story structure, narrative voice, dialogue, uses of time and other
facets of writing.
MEMOIR
Learn to use the elements of dialogue, description and backstory to capture the truth of a
particular moment, character or experience and create a compelling personal memoir.
NATURAL SCIENCE ILLUSTRATION
Discover how to render detailed zoological and botanical illustrations using a variety of media.
Learn tips and techniques for publishing and marketing your work.
NONFICTION
Develop your voice as you hone your ability to write nonfiction for a variety of audiences and
publication types. Create a portfolio of quality work for freelance publication.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Study the history of photography and the basics of composition. Use a digital camera and photo
editing software to produce high-quality creative images and develop your own personal aesthetic.
POPULAR FICTION I
Explore the popular fiction genre, and learn how to captivate readers with strong plots, powerful
scenes and three-dimensional characters as you develop your own novel. POPULAR FICTION II
Bring your fiction writing dream to fruition by transforming your concept or current draft into a
polished, full-length novel ready for publication.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL WRITING
Learn the essential skills and standard practices for producing scientific, regulatory and technical
materials targeted at a variety of audiences.
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Gain the skills needed to plan, execute and evaluate an effective public relations and
communications strategy. Learn to persuade audiences with engaging content strategically
distributed across a variety of channels.
SCREENWRITING
Study the art of storytelling for film and television. Practice exercises that prompt creativity
and help you organize your ideas and refine your narrative into a draft of a full-length
screenplay.
SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES & IMPLEMENTATION
ARTS, WRITING & COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC RELATIONS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Examine a range of social media tools and platforms, and learn how to leverage social media
strategies and user-driven content to create measurable business value.
STORYTELLING & CONTENT STRATEGY
Learn the principles of effective digital storytelling, and develop a strategic, data-driven
approach to digital content creation and distribution.
WRITING FOR CHILDREN
Explore the world of children’s fiction and nonfiction, and gain an understanding of this
unique publishing market. Learn to bring your own tales to life and captivate children’s
imaginations.
CAREER INSIGHTS
ASSESSING FRINGE BENEFITS
Many companies go above and beyond the standard fare of medical coverage
and life insurance, using fringe benefits not just to attract candidates, but also to
brand their corporate culture. The perks are as varied as the companies that offer
them and range from providing free gourmet food to offering free beer or allowing
employees to bring their dogs to work.
While these and other unique benefits impress some, others aren’t so easily
swayed. When it comes to figuring out the value of fringe benefits, Stacey Carroll,
principal consultant with PayScale, notes that the true worth is in the eye of the
beholder.
Read Stacey Carroll’s advice for assessing the value of fringe
benefits in the Career Insights section of our website at pce.
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BUSINESS
Passion Never Rests
A little know-how can go a long way toward big success in business.
Sometimes mastering just a few new tools can unlock opportunities
that were unimaginable before.
That’s what happened for Daniel Will George when he took the Certificate in Business
Administration. “I see my career as having manifold possibilities, really, and I have no
reservations,” he said. “Before I enrolled in the program, I had a much narrower view of
my path.”
A fine arts major with programming skills, George wanted to get an overview of the
business world and learn how he could be successful in it. He found the course sections
on negotiation, marketing, and strategy for financial and critical thinking about business
especially helpful.
George used his newfound skills to evaluate a startup before accepting a job there — and
to negotiate a higher salary and other benefits. “Thank goodness I took the business
administration program, because I now know the basics of what stock options are,” he said.
In addition, George feels confident that with the skills he gained in the program, he can
pursue his own business dreams. “I wouldn’t have been able to think, ‘Maybe I’ll meet
an engineer, and I’ll put a team together and we’ll develop an app. Maybe we’ll start a
business and find a niche market,’ he explained. “Now I’m thinking that way. I’m definitely
excited and optimistic about my future.”
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BUSINESS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UW Bothell School of Business at Eastside Leadership Center in Bellevue
Strengthen and refine critical skills in leadership, teamwork and communication in this
bachelor’s degree completion program. Choose from four specialized concentrations as
part of your study, and network with local business professionals in our one-on-one
mentorship program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
UW Bothell School of Business at Eastside Leadership Center in Bellevue
Study fundamental accounting principles and develop advanced knowledge and critical
thinking skills. Gain critical insights into advanced financial reporting, auditing and managerial
accounting. Evaluate global, social and ethical implications of business and accounting decisions.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
UW Department of Applied Mathematics
Learn how to enhance investment returns by studying portfolio construction as well as asset and
financial risk management methods. Explore quantitative finance theory, and master the most
modern computational methods and tools, including R programming.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS: ADVANCED METHODS & DATA ANALYSIS
UW Department of Statistics
Build strong skills in statistical theory and methods. Complete courses in theoretical and
applied statistics, including a broad range of electives in statistical science and a newly designed
capstone course on data analysis.
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UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
BUSINESS
MASTER OF SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of transportation and logistics in the
context of a global supply chain. Develop the analytical and quantitative skills to create, implement
and evaluate complex supply chain strategies that maximize efficiency and minimize risk.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
ACCOUNTING
Learn how to prepare and use accounting and financial information for nonprofit and forprofit organizations, including accounting techniques for regulatory reporting, budgeting,
information technology, operations and sales.
ADVANCED ONLINE MARKETING
Strengthen your understanding of digital marketing methods. Learn to use modern strategies —
including SEO, pay per click and social media — to build successful online marketing programs
and initiatives.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Enhance your business administration abilities and leadership skills as you study how to assess
your organization from various key perspectives and learn to develop and present a strategic
business plan.
CAREER INSIGHTS
HOT JOBS: LOGISTICIANS
Simply put, logisticians are the magicians of the supply chain. They optimize and
expedite the logistics of a product’s life cycle. They get finished products into the
hands of consumers and help make the global economy move.
Logisticians are the ones behind the scenes who make the life cycle of a product
appear effortless. And since the movement of goods is critical to the success of any
company in the business of selling tangible items, there’s work for logisticians in a
vast array of industries.
Learn more about this and other hot jobs in the Career Insights
section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights, and sign up
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BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Learn to identify business needs and opportunities, and discover how to develop comprehensive
solutions that meet business objectives and reduce risk, while complementing your systems
knowledge with powerful communication skills.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Explore how to find growth opportunities and create compelling business development plans
that will help an organization gain funding and resource commitments for new initiatives,
startup ventures and emerging markets.
COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE
Master the key skills necessary for the quantitative management of investments. Learn to
effectively construct and optimize portfolios, manage volatility and apply the latest risk analytics.
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Learn how to design and modify business contracts and how to effectively manage existing
contracts and contracting relationships — including how to negotiate from the buyer’s and the
seller’s perspective.
DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYTICS
Discover how to apply analytical techniques to translate raw digital marketing data into
decision-making insights that can be used to help achieve business objectives.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Explore the key fundamentals of human resources management. Learn how to efficiently
identify workplace issues, diagnose and address problems and increase your organizational
effectiveness.
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Learn how Lean Six Sigma management tools and techniques can be used to streamline
processes, improve management, reduce waste, advance business outcomes and increase
operational efficiency.
BUSINESS
LEAN SIX SIGMA MANAGEMENT
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Examine marketing strategies, and learn how to communicate with customers in a systematic
and integrated way using the Web, social media, email, direct mail, public relations and other
messaging tools.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Explore project management processes and procedures, and develop the skills required to lead
complex, sophisticated projects with effective communication plans, risk management strategies
and other essential elements.
QUANTITATIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE
Develop foundational skills needed for quantitative investment management. Learn the
prerequisite mathematical and statistical concepts used in managing portfolios and developing
risk strategies. Prepare for an advanced degree in computational finance and risk management.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Gain an in-depth understanding of the software product life cycle, and learn to drive the
development of successful applications of all kinds, including mobile, consumer and enterprise
software.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WITH R PROGRAMMING
Learn to use R programming to develop a thorough understanding of statistical models and
computing methods and to problem solve within marketing analytics, Web analytics and other
large data-set manipulation.
CAREER INSIGHTS
DEMYSTIFYING THE ROLE OF
THE RECRUITER
Virtually every job seeker will work with a recruiter at some point. But many of us
might not fully understand what this should look like. Enter veteran recruiter Kristen
Fife with an inside look at the roles and goals of recruiters and how to build a win-win
relationship with them.
Get the full scoop on recruiting from guest writer Kristen Fife in the
Career Insights section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights,
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CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE
& SUSTAINABILITY
Build the Solution
Building and maintaining the structures and infrastructures that make up
where a community lives, works and plays is no small feat. Success
depends on the talents and energies of countless people, often working
behind the scenes. Planners, engineers, construction managers, facility
managers. And that’s just a start.
The interdependence of these systems is never more evident than when something goes
wrong. Being an executive officer in the Washington Army National Guard, Michael J.
Monaghan knows too well how disaster elevates the importance of our systems.
Monaghan chose the online Master of Infrastructure Management & Planning program
because “it’s closely related to one of the things the National Guard does, and that's help
out in the community in cases of natural disaster or emergency.” He found the emergency
management, strategic planning, policy analysis and infrastructure finance classes particularly
relevant to his work.
Monaghan also believes this degree will be valuable when he retires from the military. “I'm
planning on taking this education and combining it with my military experience and finding
a good job in the civilian sector,” he said. “There are tons of opportunities based on what
we did in this program. Combine it with my work experience, and I really think the sky's the
limit in a few years when I start job hunting.”
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CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE
& SUSTAINABILITY
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
MASTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
UW Department of Urban Design & Planning
Master the methods and core skills required to sustain and ensure the resiliency of major
infrastructures against man-made and natural disasters. Learn a blend of skills in analysis,
budgeting and strategic planning.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
UW Department of Construction Management, UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Learn to combine the technical knowledge and management techniques necessary to lead major
infrastructure efforts. Start or advance your career in heavy construction management with a
graduate program designed for professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
MASTER OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Explore sustainable transportation planning and policy, and analyze the growing interest in
transportation’s environmental, social, energy and economic impacts on our society.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Study the interdisciplinary field of commercial real estate development, and learn how to
manage, finance and market commercial properties while taking into account associated legal
and taxation issues.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Learn the skills needed to successfully manage all aspects of a commercial construction project,
including techniques for effective cost estimating, planning, controlling and scheduling.
DECISION MAKING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Examine the causes, economics and impacts of climate change and analyze the financial,
environmental and business aspects of possible responses and solutions.
DIGITAL DESIGN & FABRICATION FOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Discover how computer-aided design and manufacturing can enhance a design practice.
Develop skills in digital manufacturing methods such as rapid prototyping, and design and
produce projects using CAD/CAM technologies.
CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE & SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Study the science, regulation and policy details relating to green stormwater infrastructure, and
gain the knowledge and skills to successfully design, implement and manage GSI projects.
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Learn about the major principles and procedures related to managing heavy construction
projects, including procuring jobs, developing cost estimates, improving productivity and
handling environmental regulation and legal issues.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: PLANNING & LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Examine how sustainable transportation planning relates to and impacts livable communities,
including issues of density, mixed-use development, environmental impact and movement
of goods.
WETLAND SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT
Study the physical and biological characteristics of wetlands and their functions. Become
familiar with different classification and sampling methods, and conduct fieldwork on wetland
identification and delineation.
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EDUCATION
Learn to Lead
Educators inspire, teach, nudge and point the way for learners of all ages
to fulfill their potential — and their dreams. They’re also among the first to
value the opportunity to grow through education themselves.
Traci Carvalho-Mattos had been working as an assistant teacher for decades when the
timing became right for her to achieve her lifelong goal of finishing her bachelor’s degree.
While living and working in Oahu, Hawaii, Carvalho-Mattos enrolled in the online Bachelor
of Arts in Early Childhood & Family Studies degree completion program.
“When you’ve been in the field for 20 years, you might think you already know all of this,”
Carvalho-Mattos said. “I’ve learned to identify and deepen my practices and challenge myself.”
Although Carvalho-Mattos was initially hesitant about the program’s online format, she
has found the experience positive. She cites flexibility, becoming more tech savvy and the
relationships she’s formed as bonuses to the online format.
The degree program will also help Carvalho-Mattos advance in her career. “A bachelor’s
degree will open up my employment opportunities,” she said. “I will be able to run my own
classroom instead of being an assistant teacher. It will also give me a pay increase in my
position that I hold right now. It’s a win all the way around.”
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EDUCATION
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY STUDIES
UW College of Education
Acquire the skills to enter or advance in a variety of careers in education, human services, child
care and parent support and education. Examine the field of early childhood and family studies
by analyzing and applying the latest evidence-based research.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN LEADERSHIP FOR LEARNING
UW College of Education
Develop your ability to lead and produce results in educational systems, and complete fieldbased internships and capstone portfolio projects that demonstrate your leadership abilities.
Prepare to earn the Washington state initial superintendent certificate.
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
UW College of Education
Build the skills to play a crucial, supportive role in child development by training to become a
school psychologist. Learn how to apply current research knowledge and theory to educational
services.
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION POLICY
UW College of Education
Prepare to lead change in education by developing a deeper knowledge of policy design and
implementation, organizational and systems dynamics, and the social, economic and cultural
contexts of learning. Bridge theory with practice in a 150-hour internship that addresses real
challenges in education policy.
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UW College of Education
Position yourself for a leadership position in the fast-paced world of collegiate sports, and
deepen your understanding of athletics' role in higher education. Advance your career through
two unique degree options: coaching or administration.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
UW College of Education
Gain experience in applied behavior analysis, and learn the skills needed to help children with
autism spectrum disorder and related disorders. Meet the requirements to sit for the Behavior
Analyst Certification Board exam on your path to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
MASTER OF EDUCATION: DANFORTH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
UW College of Education
Join a competency-based master’s program, supported by a performance guarantee, that
integrates coursework and field-based learning. Prepare for principal and/or program
administrator certification, and strengthen your ability to effectively lead schools and contribute
to district-level leadership.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
EDUCATION ANALYTICS
Tap into the power of education data to gain insight into student performance and assess
student risk factors, and learn how to use this knowledge to improve learning outcomes.
E-LEARNING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to design, develop and manage e-learning projects and effectively assess program
content and usability.
CAREER INSIGHTS
TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE?
Are you actively looking for a new job? If not, should you be? Susan Templeton,
a career counselor with 20 years of experience, helps people gauge when the
time is right to make a move. Find out five signs she says could mean you’re
ready for a change.
See what Susan Templeton had to say and read more on career change
in the Career Insights section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights,
and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Gain confidence in teaching English as a foreign language as you broaden your knowledge of
language acquisition theory, classroom management, language assessment and lesson design.
P-3 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Acquire leadership skills and knowledge to ensure a high-quality continuum of learning for
students in preschool through third grade, including strategies for effectively implementing
current reforms and closing achievement gaps.
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ENDORSEMENT
Prepare for your K-12 library media endorsement, and learn how to establish and sustain a
powerful 21st-century school library, information and technology program.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR GENERAL EDUCATORS
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to support the positive academic and social-emotional
development of K-12 students with disabilities. Learn how to create and support inclusive
classroom and school environments.
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DANFORTH PRINCIPAL & PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION
SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS
Learn to lead educational organizations that deliver equity for all students while earning
your principal and/or program administrator certification. This one-year, innovative
competency-based program integrates coursework and field-based learning and is
supported by a performance guarantee. Master of Education option also available.
UW IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
Teach a UW course in your high school classroom with curriculum, activities, texts,
assessments and departmental support from the UW. Give your students the opportunity
to earn college credit at a fraction of UW tuition.
UW PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL BOARD CANDIDATES
Reach your goal of National Board Certification with support from the UW. Participate in
group sessions, led by National Board Certified Teachers, as well as online modules and
assessment exercises.
CAREER INSIGHTS
RETURNING TO WORK AFTER A
PARENTING BREAK
Six years ago, Natalie Singer-Velush was working as a newspaper reporter covering
some of the city's biggest crimes and juggling care of her infant and toddler
daughters. She loved her job but missed her kids. When chaos began to eclipse the
satisfaction she had once felt from her career — and despite real fear about mommy
tracking herself — she decided to step away for a while to raise her children.
As a stay-at-home mother, she reconnected with her daughters and regained
some sanity. Yet even as she sang through story times, toured kindergartens and
communed with other mothers and fathers on work hiatus, she had already begun
to obsess over two little words: What’s next?
Read guest writer Natalie Singer-Velush’s full story on reinventing
yourself after taking time off to raise your kids in the Career
Insights section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights,
and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY
& SOCIAL WORK
Change the Course
Molecular biology, nutrition, social work, public health administration.
These are just a few of the puzzle pieces that create the full picture
of health care today. And just as numerous and varied as these
components are the career opportunities in this arena.
Sudipta Chakrabarti, a graduate of the Master of Science in Biomedical Regulatory
Affairs program, began her health care career in India as a pharmacist. “When I moved
here, I wanted to build a new career that is related to my health care background,
something that would be challenging and interesting,” she said.
Although Chakrabarti had a background in pharmaceuticals, she discovered a new
interest during the program — medical devices. “I found I enjoyed the engineering part
of devices,” she explained. “I also love testing devices, the labs and the regulations for
devices. It’s really fun for me.”
Chakrabarti also enjoyed the cohort-based system of the program. “Since we all took
classes together, we were able to make friends and network,” she said. And, she noted,
the inclusion of industry guest speakers provided further opportunities for students to
build professional connections.
The hands-on experience during her practicum at Philips Healthcare, a medical device
company, solidified Chakrabarti’s decision that this career change was right for her.
“After the program, I got a job at a device company,” said Chakrabarti, now a regulatory
affairs specialist at FUJIFILM Sonosite. “The program exposed me to the device world
and changed my thinking about my career.”
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HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS & HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Gain the knowledge to use health information systems and other technologies to manage
electronic health records and complete your bachelor’s degree. Study health information privacy
and security, data access, and transmission and analysis, and become eligible to take the RHIA
credentialing exam.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: ACCELERATED
UW School of Nursing
Prepare to become a general clinical practitioner and obtain your registered nurse license in
Washington state. Gain experience in a wide variety of hospitals and community clinics serving
diverse populations.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH & HEARING SCIENCES
UW Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences
Complete foundational coursework in this intensive program designed for individuals with a
bachelor’s or advanced degree outside the communication sciences and disorders discipline.
Earn a bachelor of science and qualify for graduate study in speech-language pathology.
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
UW Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences
Prepare for professional practice as a clinical audiologist across diverse client populations and
community settings. Gain extensive instruction in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and
balance disorders across the lifespan, and receive clinical research mentoring.
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UW School of Nursing
Study advanced nursing techniques and qualify to apply for national certification in a selected
specialty. Focus on integrating practice inquiry and leadership skills, and learn to provide
leadership in multiple areas, including quality improvement and systems management.
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Develop your skills for helping individuals with movement or mobility problems. Gain experience
through a professional seminar, a clinical clerkship and clinical internships.
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Take your career to the next level with this experience-rich program that develops
transformational leaders prepared to act, inspire and initiate positive change in today’s
increasingly complex health care delivery environment.
HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Expand your evidence-based knowledge in program development and evaluation, research
methodology and health promotion and education. Learn the basic disciplines of population
health: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health management and policy, and
social and behavioral health.
CAREER INSIGHTS
GREAT RESUME BUT NO INTERVIEWS?
If you’ve crafted a resume that’s visually appealing, easy to read and succinctly
conveys why you’re the best person for the job, congratulations. Creating a solid
resume is no easy feat. Now, with that task checked off, it might seem like the logical
next step is to get your resume in front of as many eyes as possible. But that might
not be the best way to land an interview.
Staying on top of who sees your resume — and who doesn’t — is what executive
career coach and job search coach Rita Ashley calls resume hygiene. Ashley, author
of Job Search Debugged and Networking Debugged, believes how you share your
resume is almost as important as its content.
Get Rita Ashley’s advice for how to, and how not to, share your resume in
the Career Insights section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights,
and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
DEGREE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Acquire practical, hands-on experience to become a transformational leader in health care
delivery management. Learn to manage continual organizational and technological change in
complex health care settings.
MASTER OF HEALTH INFORMATICS & HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Position yourself to play a strategic leadership role in developing enterprise-scale information
management systems that integrate business processes for managing health care data and
electronic health records.
MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL BIOENGINEERING
UW Department of Bioengineering
Gain fundamental training in molecular and cellular biology and the pharmaceutical development
process. Take advanced courses in methods for drug discovery and design or in manufacturing
and production (translational pharmaceutics).
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
UW School of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Participate in a program that combines rigorous academic preparation with a commitment to
social justice, health equity and community participation. Build practical skills through active
case-based learning and service learning.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS
UW School of Pharmacy
Study the key aspects of taking a medical product — drug, device or biologic — from concept to
market. Improve your technical writing skills, and gain experience shepherding a medical product
through regulatory, clinical and quality assurance processes.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL INFORMATICS & PATIENT-CENTERED TECHNOLOGIES
UW School of Nursing, UW School of Medicine
Learn to manage and evaluate the use of information technology and informatics applications,
such as electronic medical record systems, in advanced patient care. Explore IT tools used in
clinical settings, and study how to design and test systems that improve care.
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PART TIME / EVENINGS / WEEKENDS / ONLINE
UW Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences
Prepare for professional, clinical practice as a medical speech-language pathologist in hospital
and rehabilitation settings. Gain extensive instruction in the diagnosis and treatment of
speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across diverse patient
populations and community settings.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
UW School of Social Work
Build professional expertise, hone assessment skills and foster the ability to lead and serve in
a multicultural world. Choose one of two advanced specializations: Multigenerational Practice
With Children, Families & Elders or Integrative Health & Mental Health Practice.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS
Expand your understanding of how to use statistical concepts to answer scientific questions,
and learn how to apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data sets from scientific
and medical literature.
AUTISM THEORY & PRACTICE
Gain in-depth knowledge of autism spectrum disorder from both a scientific and a practical
perspective.
BASIC BIOSCIENCE
Investigate the core disciplines involved in pharmaceutical product development, including
drug design and discovery. Understand the biostatistical concepts necessary for the
interpretation, evaluation and communication of biomedical research.
BIOMEDICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Study the laws and regulations that shape how a medical product — device, drug or biologic —
goes through FDA approval processes and reaches the market.
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Learn how to facilitate biotechnology project progression within the scientific community and
how to manage discoveries, development, testing and manufacturing in a highly regulated
environment.
CARE MANAGEMENT
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the long-term health care needs of aging
adults and individuals with acute or chronic diseases or disabilities.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Explore the principles that guide the design and implementation of clinical trials, and learn to
manage the people and tasks involved at all stages of the process.
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HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
DRUG DISCOVERY & DESIGN
Investigate different classes of drug compounds, and examine techniques for identifying,
selecting and validating molecular and advanced biologic drug targets.
FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH
Study the essentials of human nutrition. Learn how food behaves in our body and how it affects
our development, physical performance, longevity and quality of life.
GERONTOLOGY
Examine aging from multiple perspectives: the individual, family and society. Develop knowledge
that will help you better serve older adults in a variety of contexts.
HEALTH CARE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Explore the rapidly evolving field of health care regulatory compliance, including relevant ethics
issues, codes of conduct, enforcement mechanisms, standards and legislative reform efforts.
HEALTH ECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
Discover how to improve decision making in complex health care settings by applying the
principles of health economics — an interdisciplinary set of tools and concepts that measure
outcomes and value.
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Learn to use health information systems and other technologies to manage electronic health
records. Explore health information privacy and security, data access, and transmission and
analysis, and become eligible to take the RHIA credentialing exam.
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH
Gain specialized skills and knowledge in clinical, consultative and leadership services in the
interdisciplinary field of infant and early childhood mental health.
INFORMATICS & HEALTH INFORMATION ADVOCACY
Expand your understanding of enterprise systems, electronic health record systems and the
strategies that optimize health information acquisition and use. Explore issues of confidentiality,
privacy, ethics and data security.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Gain an understanding of long-term strategy and market positioning, and learn key financial
tools and evaluation methods for leading effective, successful health care organizations.
HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
HEALTH INFORMATICS & HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Develop more fluid and precise Spanish skills for the health care arena, including the ability to
read, write, speak and understand Spanish related to health care.
TRANSLATIONAL PHARMACEUTICS
Discover how a drug moves from the laboratory to the market, and learn the science and
techniques behind each phase of pharmaceutical product development.
CAREER INSIGHTS
10 INSPIRATIONAL RESOURCES FOR
CAREER-MINDED PROFESSIONALS
In today's competitive world of work, career management has emerged as a critical
life skill to develop — ranking right up there with balancing your checkbook, dressing
for success and playing nicely with others. Improving your career management skills,
however, can feel a bit more daunting than picking the right shirt for an interview.
There are thousands of resources on career management, but most of the advice
falls into one of two categories: obvious or rehashed. So where do you turn for
some fresh ideas?
Read about some of the best resources guest writer Matt Youngquist
has come across in his 20 years of career coaching in the Career
Insights section of our website at pce.uw.edu/career-insights, and
sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
We > Me
Studies are backing up what common sense tells us: Doing meaningful
work is key to job satisfaction. For some that might mean contributing
to a bigger cause, developing individual talents or finding work they love.
For Jessica Frederick, it’s a combination of all three.
Drawn to the nonprofit field, Frederick enrolled in the Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
“It gave me that umbrella look at how nonprofits are run,” she explained. “A kind of taste test
of lots of different areas — HR, marketing, fundraising, volunteer management.”
Frederick also decided to take the Certificate in Fundraising Management, as a way to dive
into one area of nonprofit work. The program gave her hard skills, she said, and an opportunity
to practice them during grant writing and fundraising planning projects for local nonprofits.
And, she discovered, with fundraising she can draw on her strengths in communicating and
relationship building. She had found her niche.
The relationships she developed with her cohort, guest speakers and professors were a
highlight for Frederick. “The teachers are not just professionals in the field, they’re household
names when it comes to fundraising,” she noted. “To be able to have them as your advocates
and learn directly from them is a priceless experience.”
Today, Frederick is the development and communications manager at a nonprofit, and she
couldn’t be more excited about it. “Now I know that this is what I was meant to do,” she said.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCES
UW College of Arts & Sciences
Experience a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum and earn an affordable bachelor’s degree
online. Personalize your studies with a mix of courses from fields such as communication,
economics, political science, sociology, international studies and history as you explore the
complexities of our 21st-century society.
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
UW Evans School of Public Affairs
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a leader dedicated to serving the public good
with this degree program that provides advanced leadership education and exposure to critical
areas for professionals in mid- to senior-level roles.
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
UW Evans School of Public Affairs
Learn the fundamentals of public policy analysis and management while also focusing on a
specific area of study, such as environment, nonprofit and philanthropy, financial management,
leadership and international development, and social policy. Study part time in the evenings.
MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSEOLOGY
UW Graduate School
Cultivate the tools and knowledge needed to contribute to the work of museums, zoos and
other informal learning environments and cultural institutions. Gain access to a range of
specializations in the field while engaging in research projects and professional discourses.
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This program has an online component. Check website for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATION
Examine the broad, complex field of environmental regulation, and gain familiarity with key
laws, agencies and organizations that affect these regulations and other aspects of natural
resource management.
FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT
Learn standard and emerging tools and skills that will enhance your fundraising, grant-writing
and relationship-building capabilities. Understand the processes, vocabulary and ethics of the
fundraising profession.
GUARDIANSHIP
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective certified professional guardian
for disabled or incapacitated adults and elderly individuals with diminished capacity or acquired
disabilities.
MUSEUM STUDIES
Study the history, philosophy and objectives of a wide range of cultural institutions — including
museums, science centers, zoos and historical societies. Develop your knowledge of museum
administration, collections and exhibits.
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Hone your nonprofit leadership skills in critical areas such as program development, finance,
fundraising, staffing and public relations. Gain insight into the nonprofit’s relationship with the
external community.
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Gain an understanding of the U.S. legal system, and explore the essential skills and knowledge
needed in the paralegal field, including legal theory and reasoning.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATION
Develop your ability to do investigative work as you learn about the legal system and study
techniques for carrying out criminal and civil investigations.
CAREER INSIGHTS
FIVE TOUGH CAREER ADVANCEMENT
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
How do you get the salary you deserve? Pursue another position in your company?
Finding answers to questions like these can make the difference between stagnating
and achieving your career goals.
See what career coach Lisa Quast has to say about some of the
toughest career questions in the Career Insights section of our website
at pce.uw.edu/career-insights, and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING & MATH
Question the Answer
Before you can innovate, you need to understand how things work.
The mechanics, the numbers, the chemistry, the code. Often, a
glimpse into those workings stirs up a curiosity that sets you off on
a path of lifelong learning.
Nell Shamrell, a senior software developer, started down this path by taking the Certificate
in Ruby Programming. She already had some programming experience. The certificate,
however, gave her a broader understanding of the world of Ruby and Ruby on Rails —
as well as the community surrounding both.
The advanced Ruby on Rails class, one of Shamrell’s favorite courses, covered a wide variety
of subjects, like deploying in multiple environments and optimizing Web applications.
“It was an introduction to lots of topics that empowered you to seek out deeper knowledge.”
As Shamrell noted, learning programming is an ongoing process. “Being introduced to new
Ruby tools and learning how to seek out knowledge was immensely helpful.”
Through the certificate program, Shamrell began working collaboratively on code with
people around the world, using tools such as Git and GitHub. As for the introduction
to and experience with open source software she had in the program, Shamrell said,
“That’s worth major points at companies.”
“I moved into a higher position as a result of the technical expertise I received from the
certificate,” Shamrell said. “I’ve also been speaking at conferences on technical topics,
on Ruby and on Rails, which has done wonders for my career.”
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TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program has an online component. Check website for details.
MASTER OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
UW William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Expand your professional expertise in aerospace engineering. Choose to specialize in controls,
fluids, propulsion and power, structures or composites as part of this program.
MASTER OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS: SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
UW Department of Geography
Learn how to apply geographic information systems to solve complex land, resource and
transportation problems in a range of sustainability-related contexts. Build advanced spatial
thinking skills using GIS techniques, and learn how to use decision support workflows for
sustainability management.
MASTER OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION & DESIGN
UW Department of Computer Science & Engineering, UW Department of Human Centered Design &
Engineering, UW Information School, UW School of Art (Division of Design)
Explore the latest design, user research and prototyping methods used to create innovative
technology experiences. Gain studio experience with interdisciplinary faculty and industry
professionals and take a real-world project through an iterative process to its final development.
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
UW Information School
Gain a strong background in the theory and practice necessary to build the libraries and
organizations of tomorrow. Explore uses, contexts and users of information, and develop the
skills required to impact change and development in any knowledge-intensive industry.
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UW William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Develop your knowledge of research-based aeronautics and astronautics, and prepare for
leadership roles in research and industry. Build on your background in aerodynamics, flight
mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, propulsion, structural analysis or other related
subject areas.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
UW Department of Applied Mathematics
Study analytical and numerical methods, learn to find patterns in big data and expand your
knowledge of scientific computing, data science and more. Complement your area of expertise,
whether your career is in engineering, manufacturing, education or research.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Explore the advanced principles and tools of civil engineering and prepare to tackle the complex
environmental and infrastructure challenges facing today’s world. Specialize in one of six
engineering disciplines: construction, environmental, geotechnical, hydrology and hydrodynamics,
structures and mechanics, or transportation.
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UW Department of Construction Management
Learn to combine the engineering principles and management techniques necessary to lead
major infrastructure efforts. Prepare yourself for new challenges in the heavy construction
industry with a program designed for professionals who have an undergraduate degree in
engineering.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS
UW Department of Linguistics
Be at the forefront of scientific innovation by learning to transfer human competencies,
such as language and communication, to computers. Master the development of applications
in translation, speech recognition, dialog systems, search engines and other pioneering
technologies.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
UW Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Expand your software development knowledge while exploring a wide range of topics, including
artificial intelligence, computer graphics, programming languages, operating systems, machine
learning and algorithms. Study cutting-edge research with renowned faculty at a top-ranked
computer science and engineering department.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Advance your career by learning how to apply computer science concepts and software
engineering practices to a wide range of real-world problems. Study advanced development
techniques and conduct research. If necessary, complete degree prerequisites with the
Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY ENGINEERING
UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Build your expertise in creating secure software systems, and develop your understanding of
how design and construction elements can impact security. Learn how to analyze systems to
detect vulnerabilities, intrusions and abuses, and develop strategies for responding to attacks.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UW Department of Electrical Engineering
Develop your understanding of electromagnetics, wireless communications, signal processing,
smart grids and renewable energy, controls, mobile applications, embedded systems and
microelectronics. Study the latest research in electrical and computer engineering in our
laboratories and research seminars.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Gain advanced skills in and a deeper understanding of electrical engineering topics. Learn to
design, analyze and optimize electronic and electrical systems, and explore areas such as CMOS
devices, flexible electronics, photovoltaics, biomedical devices, power systems and embedded
microprocessor systems.
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UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering
Advance your skills in researching, designing and building social and technical systems and
user interfaces. Study topics such as interface design, human-computer interaction, new media
and user experience research and design. Address design and engineering problems with
interdisciplinary faculty and students.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
UW Information School
Prepare to help organizations manage their critical information assets, make better decisions
and achieve their strategic goals. Explore optional specializations, including data science and
analytics, information architecture, information security, user experience, and information
management and consulting.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UW Department of Mechanical Engineering
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Refine your knowledge of mechanical engineering as you build on your background in fluid
mechanics; thermodynamics and advanced energy systems; materials, composites and smart
materials; dynamics and controls; or other related subjects.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
UW Department of Physics
Enhance your engineering, physics, computer science or other physical sciences degree with
curriculum covering classical electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
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AGILE DEVELOPMENT
Explore the principles of Agile software development, and acquire the engineering skills to
become a Certified ScrumMaster and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
ANDROID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Examine the various stages of development on the Android mobile platform, and gain the skills
to develop and release an Android application.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Study the principles of animal behavior, and learn how to apply this knowledge when addressing
animal care issues.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: BUILDING THE DATA WAREHOUSE
Learn to transform raw data into business assets by synthesizing massive amounts of
information from databases, spreadsheets, text-based documents and other internal and
external communications.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE: TECHNIQUES FOR DECISION MAKING
Develop techniques to consolidate and aggregate data on customers, transactions and
demographics, and learn how to translate and manage this information to drive effective
strategic decisions.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
C# ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
Learn to create secure high-performance Web applications and services in the C# programming
language using the Microsoft .NET framework.
C# PROGRAMMING
Acquire the ability to design and build robust, data-driven Microsoft Windows console and Web
applications in the C# programming language using the Microsoft .NET framework.
C++ PROGRAMMING
Develop the knowledge and skills to use the object-oriented modeling and design principles of
the C++ language to develop robust medium- or large-scale software systems.
CLOUD APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ON AMAZON WEB SERVICES
Gain an understanding of the power and capabilities of Amazon Web Services. Learn how to
build a scalable cloud service, design always-available applications and plan a cloud migration
strategy.
CLOUD DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS
Establish a thorough knowledge of cloud storage and its major features and functions. Compare
and contrast cloud storage, database and big data solutions on Amazon, Google and Microsoft
cloud services.
DATA SCIENCE
Develop the skills needed to analyze extremely large data sets — or big data — and learn to
apply the results in fields such as marketing and business intelligence.
DATA VISUALIZATION
Master the tools and techniques for transforming complex data into meaningful visualizations
and interactive data experiences, and learn how to tailor these deliverables for specific
audiences and devices.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Study the fundamentals of database management technology, design, development and
administration, and explore how to store, retrieve and analyze information in meaningful ways.
DEVOPS
Discover how the DevOps approach to software development can improve software quality,
expedite release cycles and make your business more agile in responding to user needs.
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Learn core electrical engineering principles and gain critical knowledge of digital and analog
design, signals, engineering simulation techniques and power systems. Fulfill the prerequisites
for admission to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at UW Bothell.
EMBEDDED & REAL-TIME SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
Acquire the skills to design, develop, test, debug and document embedded and real-time
software for microcontrollers and microprocessors using specialized languages based on
C programming and ARM assembly.
ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP
Gain the advanced skills needed to lead engineering projects in a competitive business
environment using financial tools, human resources management practices, data-driven
methods and a systems-based approach.
GAME DESIGN
Study the principles, elements and methods of modern game design and interactive online
gaming experiences. Analyze the dynamic elements of game systems, and learn how games are
implemented and monetized.
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Investigate how geographic information systems support research and decision making in a
variety of fields, and examine the range of information that is used to build a GIS database.
GLOBAL INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Learn how to apply systems thinking, project and financial management concepts, multicultural
approaches and optimized engineering solutions to complex engineering problems across
multiple disciplines.
GREEN CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL STEWARDSHIP
Study the fundamental principles of green chemistry, and learn how to make informed product
decisions that take into account sustainability, toxicity and human health concerns.
HTML5, CSS3 & RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR WEB DEVELOPMENT
Examine the fundamental tools and technologies needed to produce modern websites and
applications that adjust to display on a broad array of devices.
INFORMATION SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT
Discover how to use the latest technologies and strategies to mitigate risks from internal and
external threats that can compromise vital company information.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
Investigate the types of threats and attacks that can compromise an organization's information
systems, and examine cutting-edge protective strategies for implementing and administering
security measures.
IOS & MAC APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Gain the knowledge and skills to design, build, test and market your own applications for iOS
and Mac OS X using the Objective-C and Swift programming languages in the Cocoa framework.
IT FOUNDATIONS
Explore a broad range of IT roles and responsibilities, and study key concepts, terminologies,
technologies and best practices.
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TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
JAVA PROGRAMMING
Develop a solid understanding of Java fundamentals, basic syntax and object-oriented
programming concepts, and become skilled at reading and writing Java code and working with
strings and numbers.
JAVA WEB & DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to build and deploy multitiered distributed Web applications using advanced Java
programming technologies.
JAVASCRIPT
Master the fundamentals of the popular JavaScript programming language, and use JavaScript to
create a modern Web application.
LOCALIZATION: CUSTOMIZING SOFTWARE FOR THE WORLD
Gain a solid understanding of localization project management, and discover methods and tools
to customize the delivery of software products and services for foreign markets.
MACHINE LEARNING
Acquire a strong foundation in the fundamentals of machine learning, and explore how to use
machine learning principles to meet business and user needs.
NATURAL LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY
Explore the power and potential of natural language processing in a variety of fields, and learn
to bridge the gap between people and machines using a variety of NLP applications.
ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Develop core Oracle skills and learn how to administer Oracle databases. Gain an understanding
of the basics of relational database management systems.
PYTHON PROGRAMMING
Learn best practices for programming in the versatile Python language, and acquire hands-on
experience by creating a variety of scripts and applications.
RUBY PROGRAMMING
Gain an overview of the Ruby programming language, including Ruby on Rails, and get hands-on
experience developing websites.
SOFTWARE TEST AUTOMATION
Build your understanding of automated software testing techniques, and design and develop
automated tests using C#. Apply your new skills to Java, Mono C or other programming or
scripting languages.
SOFTWARE TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Learn the basics of software testing and quality assurance. Practice a wide array of testing
techniques, and examine a variety of test development models for different technology
environments.
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Examine current and trending methods for solutions architecture, and expand your knowledge
of systems requirements refinement, development approaches, technical architecture modeling
and systems sourcing.
SQL SERVER DEVELOPMENT
Explore the fundamentals of database planning and installation using SQL Server, and develop
advanced skills in programming and problem solving with Transact-SQL.
UNIX LINUX ADMINISTRATION
Learn how to plan, support and administer UNIX and Linux systems. Explore real-world
solutions for systems management, data exchange, security, performance and administering
large systems.
USER-CENTERED DESIGN
Study sophisticated planning and development methods used to ensure intuitive product design,
placing user needs and desires at the forefront of each stage in the design process.
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTURE
WEB DESIGN
Explore the latest Web design and accessibility concepts, standards and best practices as
you plan and build a website using powerful Adobe software programs, including Photoshop
and Dreamweaver.
CAREER INSIGHTS
HOT JOBS: CYBERSECURITY
ANALYSTS
Cyberattacks are one of the hazards of the digital age. Every week, there seems to
be another news story about passwords stolen, customer data hacked or celebrity
photos leaked.
Cybersecurity professionals are on the front lines of defense against threats like
these. They’re in charge of keeping an organization’s networks and information safe.
In the broadest sense, they plan and implement security measures and monitor for
security breaches. Once a threat is detected, they work quickly to neutralize it and
repair any damage. They’re even starting to implement more proactive rather than
reactive security measures.
And, as the number and sophistication of cyberattacks increase, government and
private industry organizations are clamoring to hire well-trained cybersecurity
professionals.
Learn more about this and other hot jobs in the Career Insights
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Everett, Mercer Island, Redmond & Seattle
Become a member of OLLI-UW and choose from a variety of courses, workshops and special events
designed for adults over 50. Learn from current and retired UW faculty, as well as community
experts. Share your interests with other OLLI-UW members and enjoy social activities together.
Explore and discuss topics such as history, climate change, art, energy technology and more.
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
UW Seattle Campus
Enroll your elementary, middle or high school student in a UW Summer Youth program, where they
can explore a wide variety of subjects in the humanities and visual and performing arts, as well as
STEM-focused offerings such as robotics, computer programming and engineering design. Sign
up for full-day camps or half-day short courses. All programs are taught by highly qualified and
experienced instructors.
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INTERNATIONAL & ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Downtown Seattle
If you are an international professional or international student interested in learning more about
business concepts and skills, the University of Washington offers a variety of programs for you.
International & English Language Programs features a number of business certificate programs that
combine the study of business principles and practices with expert English language instruction.
Each of these programs consists of an intensive 10-week session (9 weeks during the summer)
during which you will attend class most weekdays.
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Join Us Anytime, Everywhere — UW Online
You don’t have to compromise the quality of your education for the convenience of online
learning. Through UW Online, we offer a wide range of credit and noncredit courses, certificate
programs, bachelor's degree completion and graduate degree programs that you can take either
completely online or in a blended combination of online and classroom instruction.
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ONLINE BACHELOR'S DEGREE COMPLETION
Finish your bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington, no matter where you live. Transfer
your college credits to become a Husky and graduate from the UW. Choose between two majors:
the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood & Family Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Integrated
Social Sciences.
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Get UW Credit Without Applying for Admission
Here are a few great ways to take courses for credit at the UW without applying for admission
to the university or enrolling in a degree program.
SUMMER QUARTER
UW Seattle Campus, UW Bothell & UW Tacoma
Always wanted to see what it’s like to attend the UW without applying for admission? Here's your
chance. Summer Quarter is open to everyone, making it a great time to explore all that the UW
has to offer, but in smaller class sizes and a condensed timeframe. Choose from a nine-week
term or sessions lasting just four and a half weeks. Nearly 2,000 credit courses are available; we
also offer intensive certificate programs in the fields of business management, computational
finance, database management and localization.
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NON-DEGREE ENROLLMENT
UW Seattle Campus
Non-Degree Enrollment allows anyone to take regular UW courses and earn credit. Students
study alongside degree students with UW professors, earn UW credit and are eligible for some
(though not all) student services. Enrollment as a non-degree student requires prior written
approval from the academic department that offers your class and is on a standby basis, which
means you are not guaranteed a space in the class.
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You can choose from a variety of credit courses that you can take online, available to anyone —
UW and non-UW students alike.
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