Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study
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TOTAL COST
$11,200*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 12, 2026
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COMPLETION TIME
15 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
30
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Choose Your Courses, Build Your Skillset
Gain the specific skills you need to advance your career with the Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) program at 番茄视频 (ACE). Designed for students with a degree seeking a customizable post-master鈥檚 certificate, you鈥檒l choose 10 doctoral-level courses that allow you to study topics in education, business, healthcare, nursing and more.
Earning a CAGS at ACE gives you relevant knowledge, with strategies and practices that immediately apply to your work. You can focus on a niche area, choosing courses in a specific field, or you can differentiate your courses to diversify your skillset. No matter how you customize your studies, this program supports you in reaching your personal and professional goals.
And should you choose to continue your studies and earn a degree, many of the CAGs courses may transfer into one of the many Ed.S. or Ed.D. programs at ACE.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master鈥檚 degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.鹿 Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Total Cost Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study |
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Total Tuition 30 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$9,180 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1770 Technology and Library Fee (30 Semester Credits X $59 per Credit) |
$2,020 |
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Total Program Cost |
$11,200* |
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Program Details
The Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is a post-master’s certificate of advanced study. Students聽major in interdisciplinary educational studies, allowing them the ability to choose their courses.聽Structured for those seeking to enhance graduate level skills through a student-designed program of study, this certificate offers a range of selected courses tailored to align to personal and professional goals.聽
Focus of Study
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 12, 2026 Term
Jan 09, 2026
Application Due
Jan 09, 2026
Payment Due
Jan 12, 2026
Term Start
Jan 16, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Term End
April 13, 2026 Term
July 13, 2026 Term
October 05, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you鈥檒l take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
