Urban College of Boston offers flexible online certificate programs. Depending on the course of study, students are required to complete between 18 credits (6 courses) and 27 credits (9 courses). Each of Urban College’s certificates can be applied toward an associate degree.
With your Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a childcare worker, family childcare provider, or preschool teacher.
This is the perfect degree for people who love working with children and helping them grow.
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to teach children and support their families with skill and compassion.
The General Studies Certificate is perfect for students who want to earn college credits but are unsure what they want to study.
This versatile certificate empowers students to explore several course topics and career paths while learning online. With your General Studies certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities and degree advancements.
Career opportunities include bank teller, customer service agent, or retail sales associate.
With your Human Services Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Case Manager, Social Services Assistant, Behavior Technician, or Direct Support Professional. Whether you are new to the field or have a prior human services/social work degree from another country, this program offers a robust foundation in understanding U.S. human services systems, social problems, and culturally responsive practices. Ideal for working professionals, this program is designed to assist you with your career advancement while you work on completing the certificate.
With your Case Management Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Case Manager, Social Services Assistant, Behavioral Case Worker, or Direct Support Professional.
This program equips aspiring professionals and current practitioners with the skills to provide effective, compassionate support to individuals and communities through theoretical foundations and practical experience. Ideal for working professionals, this program is designed to assist you with your career advancement while you work on completing the certificate.
With your Elder Care Certificate, you can pursue various career opportunities, including becoming a community health worker, case manager, residential support specialist, a home health and personal care aide, or opening a private homecare agency.
No matter where you are in your career, this program helps you build a strong understanding of the biological, physiological, and social dimensions of aging, and how to work effectively within healthcare and social services systems.
With your Business Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming an office manager, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, or exploring entrepreneurship.
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.
With your Children’s Behavioral Health Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Registered Behavior Technician, Community Health Worker, Residential Counselor, or Youth Worker.
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to teach special needs children and support their families with skill and compassion.
With your Paraprofessional Educator Certificate, you’ll learn how to help teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade, especially those who work with students who have special needs or learn in different ways.
This is the perfect degree for people who love working with children and helping them grow.
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to work in classrooms and support children with skill and compassion.
Thank you for your interest in attending Urban College!
We are eager to help you identify the program best aligned with your academic and career goals and understand the various financial resources available to help you pay for college.
We invite interested individuals at any stage of life or career to apply to our degree and certificate programs. Ready to apply? Click the “apply” button to get started or call for more information.
Urban College of Boston is an open-admission college. This means that any student who has a high school diploma or has successfully completed a GED or HiSET can apply and enroll in study at Urban College.
All associate degrees and certificate programs are open admission.
During the application process, you will be asked to provide the following materials:
You may be asked to complete an English placement test once you have completed your application.
After we receive your application, we will schedule times for you to meet with an Advisor about your academic goals and with the Financial Services team to discuss available support and make a plan to pay for your courses.
Articulation agreements facilitate Urban College graduates’ entrance into bachelor’s degree programs. An articulation agreement describes when and how a student may be able to transfer to a specific baccalaureate degree program and often includes the entrance and program requirements, which are unique to the partner institution, as well as the expected transfer of courses and credits.
Urban College of Boston is an open-admission college. This means that any student who has a high school diploma or has successfully completed a GED or HiSET can apply and enroll in study at Urban College.
For additional information regarding articulation agreements, please contact us.
AA in General Studies at Urban College to BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
AA in Early Childhood Education at Urban College to BA in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction at Lasell University and Early Childhood Education with Licensure
AA In Human Services Administration at Urban College to BS in Psychology
Any AA Program at Urban College to BA in Liberal Studies Degree Completion
AA in Early Childhood Education to BS in Early Childhood Studies Completion
AA in Early Childhood Education at Urban College to BA in Psychology
AA in General Studies at Urban College to BA in Human Services
AA in General Studies at Urban College to BA in Information Technology
AA in General Studies at Urban College to BA in Psychology
AA in General Studies at Urban College to BA in Business Administration
AA Human Services Administration at Urban College to BA in Human Services
Any AA Program at Urban College to BS in Psychology and Human Services
Any AA Program at Urban College to BS in Business Management
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Urban College of Boston, a private nonprofit institution based in Massachusetts, opens new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education. Through our critical partnerships, we help empower a diverse community of learners. We offer courses in English, Spanish, and Mandarin with online synchronous and asynchronous instruction. We provide robust support to our students throughout their time with us, from offering guidance through the application and financial aid processes to registering for courses and seeking tutoring or technology support to considering post-graduation options.
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