Villanova University

Academic Scholar

The Academic Scholar certificate is a doctoral program supplemental certificate offered through the College of Engineering's professional development program for PhD students. In addition to the required core professional development seminar, students must earn a minimum B grade in Teaching Engineering in Higher Education and its practicum.

Accountancy

The Certificate in Accountancy is designed to allow individuals who possess a non-business-related bachelor's degree to acquire expertise in accounting. The program provides an educational opportunity for persons interested in securing careers in accounting in industry, business, and government, and also meets the needs of individuals who work in smaller businesses or who are self-employed.

Accounting

The Accounting major in the Villanova School of Business leads to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration. The curriculum prepares students for professional accounting careers, including the credit-hour coursework required to pursue licensure as a certified public accountant.

Accounting with Data Analytics

MAC is a full-time, highly specialized program where accounting courses incorporate the latest thinking on data analytics. Faculty train students to ask the right questions about data as it relates to tax, fraud, valuation, risk analysis, performance measurement, and other accounting functions, and the 30-credit program provides advanced industry-specific credits that support the hours necessary to earn a CPA license.

Advanced Liberal Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Liberal Studies requires 15 credits or five three-credit courses, consisting of one foundational proseminar course and four courses chosen from graduate course offerings in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. To ensure breadth of exposure to multiple disciplines, students may take no more than two courses in any one graduate department.

Aerospace Engineering

The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) program requires a total of 30 credits (ten 3-credit courses), including a math requirement, core aerospace courses and aerospace elective courses. The program includes a research thesis option and a non-thesis option.

Africana Studies

Africana Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. Students gain an understanding of global studies, acquiring know-how in global and digital literacy, cultural diversity and intercultural competences, interdisciplinary research, and a passion for social justice nurtured in experiential learning.

American History

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Graduate Study in American History is open to all who wish to continue their formal study of History but do not plan to pursue another degree. Students must complete 15 credits to be awarded the certificate and may earn multiple certificates.

American Politics

Students may earn a certificate in American Politics by satisfactorily completing five graduate courses in that area. The certificate may be combined with the MA in Political Science.

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence is offered as a co-major within the Bachelor of Business Administration and must be taken in conjunction with another business major. The 15-credit co-major develops analytics and AI capabilities applied to business problems.

Applied Statistics and Data Science

The graduate certificate is designed for students seeking to deepen their statistical knowledge and demonstrate their expertise in statistics beyond the undergraduate level. Students must complete five graduate level statistics courses (15 credits), including Statistical Methods and Regression Methods, and maintain at least a 3.00 GPA; a comprehensive exam is not required.

Applied Statistics and Data Science

Students must successfully complete ten approved courses (30 credits), including six required courses, maintain at least a 3.00 GPA, and pass a comprehensive examination. Students consult with the Director of the Applied Statistics Graduate Program to formulate a program of study suited to their individual needs.

Arab and Islamic Studies

Arab and Islamic Studies is offered as a major through the Global Interdisciplinary Studies program. The program provides students with skills, knowledge, and values that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and preparation for responsible global citizenship.

Art History

The Art History Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to interpret and critically evaluate art - and its production, reception, and materiality - from the perspectives of different societies across time. Students investigate art both as cultural artifacts and as a dynamic force that has shaped social, political, and economic processes.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning is designed to give students the knowledge to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning as a career or to continue with advanced study in the field. The certificate requires completion of fifteen credits, consisting of four required courses and one elective.

Artificial Intelligence for HR

The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for HR will prepare HR and people-focused professionals to navigate, facilitate, and coordinate an organization's response to the rapidly changing workplace shaped by artificial intelligence. The certificate builds AI literacy and strategic HR capabilities, enabling professionals to responsibly apply human-centered, evidence-based approaches to AI-enabled HR practices.

Asian Studies

Asian Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. Students combine Asian cultural electives and Asian language coursework with the department's core emphasis on global and digital literacy and intercultural competence.

Astronomy & Astrophysics

The Astrophysics and Planetary Science Department offers a major in Astronomy & Astrophysics leading to a Bachelor of Science. Research facilities include a high-speed computing facility, a suite of computer-controlled telescopes on the roof of Mendel Science Center, and access to NASA-supported observational data.

Athletic Coaching

This 15-credit certificate program, which can be pursued as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with a MA in Education, is designed for students interested in athletic coaching at the middle school, high school, or collegiate level as well as those who currently serve in such roles. Students learn how to develop a thoughtful leadership ethic and coaching philosophy, foster a positive team culture, and build a program that nurtures athletes' character, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.

Biochemical Engineering

Villanova's MSBChE program provides real-world knowledge for practical application covering hot-button topics including Biopharmaceutical Design and Biomaterials and Drug Delivery. This degree exposes students to upstream and downstream bioprocess fundamentals and provides the tools to design and optimize pharmaceutical facilities, processes, and products, using state-of-the-art analysis and technology.

Biochemical Engineering

The certificate program in Biochemical Engineering is a concentration of courses that introduce the fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering, and topics supporting the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries. The certificate consists of two required courses and two elective courses, and courses successfully taken can also be applied toward the related master's degree.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program requiring comprehensive coursework in both Biology and Chemistry. The biological relevance of chemical concepts is stressed throughout the curriculum, and students are encouraged to pursue one of the many available research experiences.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

Biology is a broad-based program designed for students interested in life sciences. The program fulfills entry requirements for medical and other allied health programs as well as for graduate work in many areas of biology and related fields.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

Biology is a broad-based program designed for students interested in life sciences. The B.S. curriculum provides preparation for careers in health sciences, research, and education, as well as for graduate study.

Biology (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study)

Students complete coursework primarily in one of two areas: Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology or Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology. The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Biology requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses and at least four lab courses from the list associated with the subject area.

Biology (Certificate of Graduate Study)

The Graduate Program in the Biology Department offers this certificate for students who do not wish to pursue the full Master's degree, at least initially. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Biology requires a minimum of 16 credit hours of courses and at least three lab courses from the list associated with the subject area.

Biology (Master of Arts)

The Master of Arts in Biology is a non-thesis degree based on the successful completion of a minimum of 33 credits of graduate coursework at the 7000-level or above. Students who wish to specialize may concentrate their coursework in one of two areas of academic focus within the department: Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, and Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology.

Biology (Master of Science)

The Master of Science is a thesis degree in which research conducted by the student under the direction of a thesis mentor culminates in the writing of a thesis and a defense of the thesis research. Thesis research may be undertaken in the areas of animal and plant physiology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, ecology, behavior, developmental biology, systematics and evolution, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, virology, immunology, parasitology, and genetics.

Biomedical Engineering

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program aims to prepare the next generation of innovators who will contribute to advancements in health care, medical devices and biotechnology. The program integrates Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering courses in an interdisciplinary curriculum of area, math, fundamentals and breadth courses plus a seminar.

Business Administration (Executive Master of Business Administration)

The 65-credit Villanova Executive MBA creates leaders with vision, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement and the greater good. Delivered in five modules, it elevates the conversation beyond functional silos to examine the cross-functional nature of business so students can create sustainable value.

Business Administration (Master of Business Administration)

The Villanova MBA is offered in a multi-modality Professional MBA format and as a lock-step Fast Track cohort program. The 48-credit curriculum includes a leadership series, functional core, Future of Work courses, a capstone and 15 credits of electives, and can be completed in as few as 18 months to 2 years, with up to 7 years to finish.

Business Analytics & AI

The 30-credit online MSBAi program is designed to expand proficiency in the latest analytics technologies, applications and practices that are reshaping the business world. Taught by faculty in business, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, mathematics and computer science, the program includes industry projects and a final capstone experience.

Business Taxation with Data Analytics

The 30-credit Master of Business Taxation with Data Analytics (MBT) is a full-time program for those seeking a career as a tax professional within the accounting industry. The degree equips students with the multi-dimensional skills needed to navigate rapid changes in data and technology within the tax profession.

Chemical Engineering

Villanova University's Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE) program is intended to supplement the education of full-time practicing chemical engineers. The flexible curriculum is built around a core of chemical engineering fundamentals and electives and is designed to provide the graduate student the mastery of a wide range of subjects.

Chemical Engineering

The early years of the chemical engineering curriculum include a strong humanities component while emphasizing the basic principles of natural and engineering sciences. Later courses relate these skills to chemical engineering applications, including the solution of open-ended problems.

Chemistry

A graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with concentrations in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. Students may choose a thesis or a non-thesis degree option, and an off-campus thesis option is possible for employees of participating companies.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers an American Chemical Society accredited degree program for undergraduates. Faculty conduct research in areas such as environmental chemistry, protein biochemistry, fuel cell research, and computational chemistry, and all undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research.

Chinese Studies

Chinese Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. The program combines Chinese language study with interdisciplinary coursework fostering critical thinking, intercultural competence, and preparation for responsible global citizenship.

Church Management

The 30-credit Master of Science in Church Management is an innovative, two-year graduate business program that provides both a strong business curriculum and a faith-based approach to church management. The curriculum is holistic, fully integrated with Christian values and language, and was created for church leaders currently in active ministry positions, delivered through online classes.

City Management

The Graduate Certificate in City Management is based on the International City/County Management Association's inventory of 17 practices for effective local government management. The Certificate is a 15-credit program, and students may enroll as a pre-Master's certificate, a specialization with the MPA program, or as a post-Master's certificate.

Civil Engineering

Villanova's MSCE program is modern, relevant and comprehensive, and is offered with possible concentrations in geotechnical, structural and transportation engineering, water resources and environmental engineering, and an interdisciplinary option. The program requires a minimum of 30 earned semester credits of graduate work with a minimum of 21 graduate credits in Civil and Environmental Engineering courses, and students can choose a thesis or non-thesis track.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers are involved in the planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities essential to modern life such as dams, bridges, highways, buildings, airports, harbors, and river works. The broad-based curriculum provides flexibility and meets student needs through a selection of electives.

Classical Studies

Classical Studies at Villanova University is concerned with the languages, literatures, thought, and culture of the Greco-Roman world from Homer in the eighth century B.C.E. to St. Augustine in the fifth century C.E. The MA offers three possible tracks (Greek/Latin, Latin, or Classical Culture), available either on campus or online, and requires a research portfolio and comprehensive examinations.

Classical Studies

The Classical Studies Program explores the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, from the beginnings of Greek civilization to the fall of the Roman empire. The program is interdisciplinary, embracing the study of classical languages, literatures, history, art and archaeology, philosophy and religion.

Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

The major in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience provides an intensive course of study focused on brain-behavior relationships, ranging from genetic to whole brain contributions to behavior and mental processes. The program is excellent preparation for careers in research and practice in neuroscience, medicine, allied health fields, and psychology.

College Admissions Counseling

The Graduate Certificate in College Admissions Counseling is a specialized online program designed for current and aspiring high school, career and independent counselors looking to enhance their skills and sharpen their knowledge of the subject. The 12-credit program curriculum includes four required courses (10 credits) and two electives (2 credits).

Communication

The department offers a program of study leading to a Master of Arts in Communication degree focused on developing leaders capable of strategic and ethical thinking, speaking, writing and research on communication problems. Students complete core theory and methods courses, focal courses in Principles, Practices and Contexts, and a capstone completed as a comprehensive examination, portfolio, or thesis.

Communication

The discipline of Communication is grounded in ancient rhetorical traditions and is influenced by contemporary intellectual, artistic and technological developments. The program integrates theory and practice so that skills-based courses build upon communication principles, concepts, insights, and research techniques.

Comprehensive Science

The Comprehensive Science program allows students interested in the quantitative, physical and life sciences to gain broad-based competency across a full spectrum of scientific concerns and practices. The flexible program allows students to create a tailored interdisciplinary course of study preparing them for a variety of professions or graduate studies.

Computer Architecture

The Computer Architecture Certificate covers the theory, design, implementations, and applications of computer architecture. Applications of computer architecture are many, including supercomputers, signal processing, communication systems, control systems, and large-scale information processing systems.

Computer Engineering

The Master of Science in Computer Engineering program combines computer engineering required courses, area courses and electives for a total of 30 credit hours. Students may elect a thesis option or a non-thesis option.

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is a discipline that bridges the fields of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Students acquire experience with computers and their engineering applications beginning in the freshman year and continuing through sophomore-level fundamentals courses, junior-level core courses, and senior-level technical electives.

Computer Science

The MSCS program prepares students for careers and further study and research in Computer Science, building on undergraduate preparation and extending into advanced topics suited to the specialization. Students must complete five required courses and five electives, with thesis, Grand Challenges, and practicum options available.

Computer Science

The Department of Computing Sciences aims to equip students with a solid foundation in computer science and to prepare them for lifelong independent learning and innovative thinking in a constantly changing discipline. Supported by a liberal arts education, the department seeks to develop the total person, sensitive to social and ethical concerns affected by the computing discipline.

Counseling

The program offers a 60-credit Master of Science in Counseling with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling, which share a common core of courses. Both areas of specialization meet the Pennsylvania licensure requirements for the professional counselor, and each requires a practicum, a two-semester internship, and a comprehensive examination.

Criminology

Criminology is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with an understanding of the causes, social functions, nature and application of criminal law, and societal reactions to criminal law. Rather than a technical program focused on applied skills, the program emphasizes the justice component.

Cultural Studies

Cultural Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. Students gain an understanding of global studies, acquiring know-how in global and digital literacy, cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and interdisciplinary research.

Cybersecurity

Whether your interest lies in systems, policy or operations—the program's three areas of concentration—Villanova's Master of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare you for success in this rapidly growing, ever-evolving field. The degree totals 30 credit hours and is offered with thesis and non-thesis options.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate covers the major security areas related to our interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, which includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries. It requires five courses, including at least three security courses drawn from the core, systems, policy and operations specialization areas.

Dam Engineering

This program provides students with focused knowledge in the design and analysis of dams. Graduate students will be able to plan, assess, design and construct dams and related infrastructure, with required courses in both water resources and geotechnical engineering.

Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

Economics addresses how individuals and firms make decisions in a world of scarcity and uncertainty while also presenting opportunities to learn how to analyze the performance and interaction of national economies. The curriculum promotes the development of quantitative skills as well as written and verbal communication abilities.

Economics (Bachelor of Business Administration)

The Economics major in the Villanova School of Business develops quantitative skills alongside written and verbal communication abilities so students can critically examine the effects of economic factors on market participants in the private and public sectors. Students may add an International, Public Policy, or Quantitative Business concentration.

Education

Students take 15 graduate level credits to complete their Education Certificate requirements, which may be three 7000 level courses and/or up to five 8000 level courses. Certificate programs are open to post-baccalaureate students, and this program does not lead to teaching certification.

Education

The Master of Arts in Education aids students in strengthening and expanding professional knowledge, applying research to improve teaching practice, pursuing special interests in education, and applying knowledge and skills to the larger school community. A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required, and students must submit and present a digital portfolio unless they write a thesis.

Education Plus Teacher Certification

The Master of Arts in Education Plus Teacher Certification is for aspiring teachers; this accelerated program leads to a master's degree and satisfies Pennsylvania Department of Education program approval requirements for state certification in secondary teaching. The program consists of 34 credits, observations in schools, and a full time student teaching experience for prospective secondary teachers in grades 7-12.

Electrical Engineering

Advance your career in electrical engineering by updating your knowledge and developing new skills through the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program at Villanova University. The MSEE offers concentration areas in Bio-Signals, Systems and Informatics; Electric Energy Systems; Microwave, Antenna, and Photonic Systems; and Signal Processing and Communications, as well as an option for a custom degree plan.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is traditionally associated with the generation and distribution of power, though the field has branched into numerous other areas. The curriculum provides a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering, emphasizing analysis and design through a project-based structure.

Electric Power Systems

The Electric Power Systems Certificate supports the training and continuing education needs of the engineers who operate electric power systems. It provides a broad range of courses, from the static and dynamic behavior of the electric power systems to the theory of operation and practical considerations of power apparatus.

Electro-Mechanical Systems

A certificate in Electro-Mechanical Systems will be awarded upon successful completion of a total of five courses. One of these courses is required and the remaining four are electives, of which at least one must be an ME graduate class and at least one must be an ECE graduate class.

Engineering

In 2003, the College of Engineering initiated a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) whose primary purpose is to provide scholars for industry and academe, emphasizing the attributes of excellence, innovation and integrity. Its primary component is independent, directed research leading towards a dissertation, and the degree can be achieved with a concentration in any of the engineering programs offered in the College of Engineering.

English

This program invites applications from those candidates who have already attained a Master's degree and who wish to extend or advance their graduate study. It allows qualified individuals to take five courses (fifteen credit hours) in a curriculum that they design to meet their professional interests and needs.

English

The Department of English offers a Master's in English Literature whose curriculum combines the deepest traditions of literature and the most current approaches to and applications of literary study. To earn the degree, students complete 30 credits including a thesis or a combined oral/written field examination; the only formal course requirement is a course in British and/or Irish literature before 1800.

English

The English department believes that skillful, self-aware reading, writing, and thinking provide a foundation for meaningful living. English majors acquire a broad understanding of Anglophone literary history as well as familiarity with the major genres of the tradition.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship certificate consists of three required courses and one elective for a total of four courses and 12 credits, allowing students to tailor the elective to their career or personal goals. A bachelor's degree is not required for acceptance, and credits fully apply toward College of Professional Studies degree programs.

Entrepreneurship

Offered in partnership with Villanova's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this major prepares students to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and convert their ideas into tangible products and organizations that can positively impact society. A focus on ethics, social responsibility, and community is woven throughout the curriculum.

Environmental Science

The Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) is a 30-credit degree program. Depending on track, students enroll in 7-10 credits of required foundation courses, then complete the remaining credits as part of the research and thesis track, the non-thesis capstone project track, or the non-thesis portfolio track.

Environmental Science

The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.S. in Environmental Science. The department integrates the disciplines of geography and environmental science to understand human and environmental patterns, the processes that produce those patterns, and salient problems facing modern society.

Environmental Studies

The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.A. in Environmental Studies. The department's overarching objective is to integrate the disciplines of geography and environmental science to seek an understanding of human and environmental patterns and the problems that face modern society.

European History

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Graduate Study in European History is especially well suited to the needs of secondary and middle school history and social studies teachers. Students must complete 15 credits to be awarded the certificate.

Family Primary Care

The Post-Graduate APRN Certificate in Family Primary Care prepares master's-prepared nurses for primary care practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum comprises support courses in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment and issues across the lifespan, together with a sequence of family primary care clinical management courses and practica.

Finance

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) offers a 30-credit curriculum that combines a solid foundation in finance with exposure to the areas reshaping finance today. Over the span of two semesters, students take an intensive course load of financial theory and principles followed by electives in statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, investment management, real estate, machine learning and coding.

Finance

The major in Finance leads to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration. The major requires six unique finance courses and offers an optional Applied Quantitative Finance concentration.

French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies Program emphasizes language skills and offers interdisciplinary studies in French literature and cinema, the cultures and literatures of the Francophone world, and stylistics and translation. The curriculum provides students with a thorough grounding in the literatures, history, politics, cultural production, and development of Francophone countries.

Gender and Women's Studies

The College of Liberal Arts offers a Graduate Certificate in Gender and Women's Studies with course offerings from a variety of disciplines. The curriculum stresses the exploration of theoretical and practical concepts of power, as applied to gender and sexuality and to all forms of oppression through a genuinely interdisciplinary approach, and requires 15 credit hours including Critical Perspectives on Gender.

Gender and Women's Studies

Gender and Women's Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. The interdisciplinary curriculum examines gender across cultures and disciplines within the department's broader emphasis on global citizenship and social justice.

General Studies

A Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in General Studies is the College of Professional Studies' most flexible degree path. It does not focus on one specific course of study; instead students design their own major in collaboration with their advisor.

General Studies (Associate in Arts)

The Associate of Arts is an undergraduate degree offered by the College of Professional Studies that requires a minimum of 60 credits, 30 of which must be taken at Villanova University. It is appropriate for students who are undecided on a major and still exploring their interests and career options, and it can be completed on campus, online, or as a hybrid program.

General Studies (Associate in Science)

The Associate of Science is an undergraduate degree offered by the College of Professional Studies that requires a minimum of 60 credits, 30 of which must be taken at Villanova University. It is appropriate for students who may be undecided on a major and still exploring their interests and career options.

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems study geospatial phenomena using concepts, techniques, tools, and data associated with georeferenced information, remote sensing, data visualization, global positioning systems, and spatial analysis.

Geography

The Department of Geography and the Environment offers a B.A. in Geography. Students examine human and environmental spatial patterns and the processes that produce them, supported by teaching and research labs and a full suite of state-of-the-art geospatial software.

Higher Education Leadership

The Higher Education Leadership Certificate requires 15 credits, including required courses in the history or theory of higher education plus contemporary issues and leadership and administration in higher education. Students also complete six credits of education electives, which can include 1-credit workshop courses and special topics courses.

High Frequency Systems

The High Frequency Systems Certificate covers material in microwave theory and techniques, antennas and photonics. The material covered by this certificate provides students the tools to understand, design and implement telecommunication systems for a variety of terrestrial and space applications.

History

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Graduate Study in History is designed for all who wish to continue taking courses after they have earned a Bachelor's degree but do not plan to pursue another degree. Students may choose from the history department's regular course offerings on the basis of their own interests and needs and must complete 15 credits to be awarded a certificate.

History

The program for the Master of Arts in History emphasizes broad understanding, interpretation, and analysis, with departmental strengths in the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and a vibrant curriculum in Public History. Thirty credits are required for the degree, including at least 12 credits in a chosen field of concentration, Theory and Methods, and Writing History.

History

The History Department offers students a dynamic liberal arts education with courses that span from antiquity to the modern world and traverse every region of the globe. The undergraduate program focuses on the attainment of deep historical knowledge and a critical understanding of the enduring influence of the past on contemporary societies.

HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner Certificate will provide students with a strong foundation in the major human resources functions which integrate to support the overall objectives of the business. The certificate is comprised of 15 credits, and all courses taken are directly transferable to the MS in HRD.

HR Leadership

The HR Leadership Certificate is designed for HR professionals who will assume leadership roles in their organization, focusing on aligning the human resource strategy with the strategic organizational objective. The certificate is comprised of 15 credits; students are no longer being admitted to this certificate program as of fall 2026.

HR Organizational Development

The certificate in Organization Development will prepare students to evaluate overall organization effectiveness and lead planned change initiatives in their organization resulting in positive organization change. The certificate is comprised of 15 credits, and all courses taken are directly transferable to the MS in HRD.

Humanities

The Department of Humanities offers a pioneering "Great Questions" liberal arts major, which guides students through an integrated, interdisciplinary exploration of what it means to live a good and truly human life. Through Humanities Seminars on God, the Human Person, the Natural World, and Society, the curriculum draws on wisdom ancient and new to inquire into the human condition.

Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development (HRD) is a comprehensive program that develops HR leaders through evidence-based education and applied experiences in functional and strategic human resource management. The program requires 36 semester hours and is multi-modal, allowing students the flexibility of taking classes both in-person and online.

Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management certificate provides a foundational framework in HR aligned with SHRM standards so students can demonstrate immediately applicable knowledge and skills to employers. It consists of four required courses totaling 12 credits, and a bachelor's degree is not required for acceptance.

Human Resource Management

This major provides a framework for the application of human resource principles that can be applied in a broad range of organizational settings. The curriculum is focused on foundational human resource content areas and competencies aligned with the SHRM Curriculum Guidebook.

Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

The courses in the Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Certificate will prepare students to support and lead strategic inclusion and diversity efforts in a variety of organizational settings. All courses taken in the certificate are directly transferable to the MS in HRD; students are no longer being admitted to this certificate program as of fall 2026.

Individually Designed Major

An individually designed major is motivated by the learner's own goals and guided by a roadmap the student develops in close consultation with faculty. Its objective is to foster explicit interdisciplinary study, providing a mechanism to design a major that intentionally integrates different methodologies, topics, disciplinary cultures, and learning styles.

Industry Scholar

The Industry Scholar certificate is a doctoral program supplemental certificate offered through the College of Engineering's professional development program for PhD students. In addition to the required core professional development seminar, students must earn a minimum B grade in the PhD PD Industry Track Seminar plus an approved supplement such as an industrial internship, chairing a session at an industrial conference, or an approved business or sustainability course.

Information Systems and Technology

The Certificate in Information Systems and Technology helps students acquire information systems knowledge and skills through a broad selection of coursework. It offers two tracks, one of which prepares students for the Software Engineering graduate program, and a bachelor's degree is not required to enroll.

Information Systems and Technology

A major in Information Systems and Technology emphasizes the application of computing technology in today's workplace and focuses on developing a combination of technical and business skills. Students are challenged through coursework in programming, system design, and data and information management.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies requires 30 to 54 graduate credit hours. Students must fulfill the requirements of two distinct graduate certificate programs from distinct disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a proseminar, and a directed readings capstone experience to earn the MAIS degree.

Interdisciplinary Theological Inquiry

The Certificate in Interdisciplinary Theological Inquiry program welcomes applicants with diverse levels of academic and professional expertise interested in exploring the intersection of theology and other academic disciplines. Fifteen credits in the area of concentration are required.

International Business

International Business is offered as a co-major within the Bachelor of Business Administration and must be taken in conjunction with another business major. The co-major develops a global perspective on business practice and includes an international experience component.

International Politics

Students may earn a certificate in International Politics by satisfactorily completing five graduate courses in that area. The certificate may be combined with the MA in Political Science.

Irish Studies

Irish Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the Center for Irish Studies. Coursework spans Irish literature, history, and culture within an interdisciplinary global studies framework.

Italian

Italian Studies provides students with the analytic and creative thinking skills to engage a multimedia world of complexities and opportunities. Students develop advanced fluency in Italian and are exposed to all aspects of Italian culture, including literature, visual art, film, and music.

Japanese Studies

Japanese Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. The program combines Japanese language study with interdisciplinary coursework in culture, history, and society.

Latin American Studies

Latin American Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. Students develop global and digital literacy, cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and interdisciplinary research skills focused on Latin America.

Leadership

The Certificate in Leadership is designed to help individuals acquire related knowledge and skills through a broad selection of coursework. Students take two required courses and choose two electives; a bachelor's degree is not required to complete the certificate.

Leadership

A major in Leadership helps students develop and cultivate a comprehensive set of practical skills to apply to their professional endeavors. The curriculum investigates theories of leadership and moral and ethical challenges to leadership, addressing issues such as globalization, technological and social change, and workforce diversity.

Leadership Development and Culture

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development & Culture will prepare students to lead and sustain inclusive, high-performing cultures within diverse organizational contexts. The certificate focuses on leadership development, organizational culture, and evidence-based practices that enable students to guide change, apply ethical leadership, and lead inclusive, effective workplaces.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Major is a rigorous academic major which requires students to complete an intensive course of study that includes at least 122 credits. The major requires a plan of study outlined with a faculty advisor as part of the application process and is granted by special permission from the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Students.

Liberal Arts (SCI Phoenix)

The Liberal Arts Major (SCI Phoenix) is a rigorous academic major requiring an intensive course of study of at least 122 credits. It is designed for students enrolled in Villanova University's program at SCI Phoenix.

Liberal Studies

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program allows students to shape their own course of study across the graduate curriculum in the humanities and social sciences. The degree requires 30 credits consisting of two proseminars, seven courses chosen from graduate offerings in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a Directed Readings capstone course, and a Qualifying Portfolio.

Machinery Dynamics

A Certificate in Machinery Dynamics will be awarded upon successful completion of any four courses from the designated Mechanical Engineering course list. Course options include advanced engineering analysis, finite element analysis, advanced dynamics, dynamics of rotating machinery and vibration analysis.

Management

The study of management provides a distinct advantage to almost any discipline or career path. As a Management major, students learn tools for effective teamwork, leadership, organizational dynamics, organizational culture, strategic planning, change management and human resource management.

Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems blends business knowledge with the use of information technology to solve complex business challenges. The focus is not computer programming; instead students learn how to strategically apply technology to enhance the way people work and help companies innovate their products and services.

Marketing

Marketing is the lifeline that connects organizations with consumers, covering a broad range of areas from knowledge of human behavior and market research to strategy and creative expression. The major leads to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration and offers optional Business Development and Digital Marketing concentrations.

Mathematics

The Post-Masters Certificate in Mathematics is intended for individuals who have already earned a master's degree but wish to continue their graduate study, and is especially well suited to the needs of middle-school and secondary-school teachers. The certificate will be granted on the completion of five courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0, chosen from the regular graduate mathematics offerings.

Mathematics

Recognizing the diverse and important role of mathematics, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a very flexible Master of Arts in Mathematics program built on a core of basic courses and a wide range of specialized electives. Students complete Linear Algebra, at least one of six core courses, the Graduate Math Seminar, and seven elective courses, with a thesis option available in place of two courses.

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers a standard course of study introducing students to the major branches of mathematics within the context of a comprehensive education in the liberal arts and sciences. Graduates are prepared for opportunities in business, government, and service industries, as well as for graduate study.

Mechanical Engineering

Villanova's MSME program is modern, relevant and comprehensive. In addition to the broad areas of thermalfluid sciences, mechanics and materials, and dynamics and controls, courses are also offered in emerging fields like bioengineering, aerospace engineering, machine learning, and nanotechnology.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers apply the principles of solid mechanics, thermal fluid sciences, dynamics and control, material science and manufacturing science to the analysis and design of systems of all types. The curriculum considers economic constraints and the social and ecological implications of engineering solutions.

Mechanics/Materials

A certificate in Mechanics and Materials will be awarded upon successful completion of four courses selected from the designated list. These four courses must include at least one course selected from each of the two disciplines, mechanics and materials.

Ministry and Theology

The MMT is a stand-alone degree in which students complete forty-eight credit hours of course work, including field education or Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units. The degree can be pursued along two tracks: the Pastoral Ministry Track or the Chaplaincy Education Track, and in both tracks the exit requirement is a Portfolio Review.

Modeling and Simulation

A certificate in Modeling and Simulation requires the successful completion of five courses. Two tracks are available: Dynamics & Systems (Track A) and Mechanics & Manufacturing (Track B), with two courses required for both tracks and three additional courses chosen from the track options.

Nonlinear Dynamics and Control

The College of Engineering offers a certificate program in Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, administered jointly by the Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Departments. It includes a concentrated study of modern principles with both breadth and depth of coverage being emphasized, and is awarded upon satisfactory completion of four courses.

Nonprofit Management

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management was designed based on best practices in nonprofit education as well as through consultations with students, alumni, and non-profit professionals. The Certificate is a 15-credit program, and students may enroll as a pre-Master's certificate, a specialization with the MPA program, or as a post-Master's certificate.

Nurse Anesthesia

It is the purpose of the nurse anesthesia track to provide the local community and beyond with competent nurse anesthetists. This program prepares nurses with a sound base of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the practice of nurse anesthesia and professional leadership. Doctorally prepared nurse anesthetists will be able to lead activities that support and enhance the profession of nurse anesthesia.

Nurse Education

Nurse Educator Certificate is awarded after completion of 12 credits. Minimum time for program completion is one year. Students have five years to complete requirements for the Certificate from first enrollment.

Nursing

The PhD Program is designed to prepare teacher-scholars in nursing for academic careers in higher education. Graduates conduct research that generates, tests, refines or extends theory and knowledge relevant to culturally competent nursing and nursing education, and assume the role of academic nurse educator with the ability to design varied learning opportunities in clinical and didactic settings.

Nursing

The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing awards the baccalaureate in nursing and provides basic preparation in nursing to those studying for the first professional degree in the field. Graduates are prepared to assume roles in all settings where health care is delivered and to sit for the NCLEX licensure examination.

Nursing Education

The Nursing Education track offers nurses the opportunity to combine clinical experience with preparation for teaching nursing practice. The curriculum prepares nurses to assume leadership roles as dynamic educators in academic settings, staff development, continuing education, and community education programs.

Nursing (Post-Master's)

The post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares APRNs, including Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse-Midwives and Nurse Administrators with advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice, organization leadership, and financial acumen to lead innovation in nursing practice and healthcare.

Nursing, Second Degree 14-month (Express)

The Express option is an accelerated 14-month second-degree pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline. Students complete the full BSN curriculum on a compressed schedule.

Nursing, Second Degree 23-month (Flex)

The Flex option is a 23-month second-degree pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline. It offers a longer schedule than the Express option while covering the same BSN curriculum.

Organizational Development and Management

The Organizational Development and Management certificate consists of four required courses totaling 12 credits. A bachelor's degree is not required for acceptance into the program, and credits fully apply toward College of Professional Studies degree programs.

Organizational Development and Management

The Organizational Development and Management major prepares students to be strategic, ethical, effective, socially responsible, and innovative leaders in corporations and communities. Students identify and analyze the impacts of individual and group behavior on organizational processes and outcomes.

Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry Certificate program combines studies in theology and pastoral ministry with practical training in ministerial contexts. Program requirements include 24 credits, six credits of supervised field education or CPE units, and a 3.0 GPA.

Peace and Justice

Peace and Justice is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. The interdisciplinary curriculum nurtures a passion for social justice through experiential learning and coursework drawn from across the university.

Pediatric Primary Care

The Post-Graduate APRN Certificate in Pediatric Primary Care prepares master's-prepared nurses for primary care practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum comprises support courses in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment and health promotion of the growing child, together with a sequence of pediatric clinical management courses and practica.

Philosophy

The Department offers a program of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, emphasizing continental philosophy, historical study in philosophy across different traditions, and ethics, social and political philosophy. Students are required to complete 48 credits of course work, pass a language examination, complete a Qualifying Portfolio and Oral Examination, and defend a dissertation.

Philosophy

The Philosophy department offers courses that help students better understand the world and their place in it. Philosophy courses teach students to analyze difficult texts, to write clearly and precisely, and to defend their views with cogent arguments.

Physics

Through theoretical effort and experimentation, physics strives to discover the mathematical laws of nature. The Department of Physics educates undergraduate students in a broad range of experimental, theoretical, and computational methods through classroom and laboratory experiences and faculty-led research.

Political Science

Students pursuing the M.A. degree program in Political Science must complete Research Concepts and Approaches and one course from each of three concentrations: Political Theory, American Government, and International Relations/Comparative Politics, plus at least six elective courses. A total of thirty credits is required for the degree, and students must pass a written comprehensive capstone exam in their final semester.

Political Science

Political Science students become familiar with the methodology of social science inquiry, learn how to conduct research, build competence in oral and written expression, and develop reasoning and analytical skills. The major prepares students for politically oriented careers or for graduate and professional training.

Practical Theatre

This program is designed to give a broad background in practical theatre to the student who may not wish to pursue the MA degree. By taking five performance and production-related courses and participating in the theatre season, the student will acquire the vocabulary and methodology fundamental to the practice of theatre.

Pre-Health Professions

This post-baccalaureate certificate program provides a fundamental education in the sciences to students preparing to enroll in a health-related professional school or pursue a career in the health professions. Students must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible.

Pre-Health Professions Sciences

This post-baccalaureate certificate program provides a fundamental education in the sciences to students preparing to enroll in a health-related professional school or pursue a career in the health professions. To be eligible for this certificate, a student must possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association.

Primary Care Adult - Gerontology

The Post-Graduate APRN Certificate in Primary Care Adult-Gerontology prepares master's-prepared nurses for primary care practice as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum comprises support courses in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment and issues across the lifespan, together with a sequence of clinical management in adulthood courses and practica.

Primary Care Adult - Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)

The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner track prepares primary care practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic, or corrective measures for clients in primary care settings independently and in collaboration with or under the direction of a licensed physician.

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

The Family Nurse Practitioner track prepares primary care practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic, or corrective measures for clients in primary care settings independently and in collaboration with or under the direction of a licensed physician. The curriculum incorporates an understanding of family systems and dynamics in planning and providing primary health care for clients.

Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner track prepares primary care practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic, or corrective measures for clients in primary care settings independently and in collaboration with or under the direction of a licensed physician. Graduates demonstrate competence in managing the health/illness status of clients in primary care and in implementing the role of the primary care nurse practitioner.

Psychiatric - Mental Health

The Post-Graduate APRN Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health prepares master's-prepared nurses for practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum comprises support courses in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, lifespan psychiatric clinical modalities and psychopharmacology, together with a sequence of psychiatric mental health management courses and practica.

Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH-NP)

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) graduate program prepares students to provide specialized primary mental health care to patients across the lifespan from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups who are experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Psychology is the basic and applied science of mind and behavior. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts with a Psychology major, using the methods of both natural and social science to advance understanding of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

Psychology is the basic and applied science of mind and behavior. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science with a Psychology major for students seeking a more science-intensive course of study.

Psychology (Master of Arts)

An alternative, non-thesis Master of Arts program is available to students who decide that a thesis project is not best suited for their educational goals. The Master of Arts program is 36 credits and requires application to the program director before August 1 following completion of the first year of the Master of Science Program.

Psychology (Master of Science)

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Psychology, whose core curriculum provides a solid theoretical-research foundation while electives allow students to pursue individual interests. Requirements include four core courses, four additional elective courses, and a thesis.

Public Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration is an option for individuals who do not seek a Master's degree, or who wish to combine a specialization in public administration with a Master's degree they have already earned or will earn. It is a 15-credit program in which students may enroll as either a pre-Master's or post-Master's Certificate program.

Public Administration

The mission of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is to offer graduates the knowledge of values, roles, skills, and practices that will help them become competent professionals capable of ethical, intelligent, inclusive, and creative leadership in public service. The MPA degree is a 36- to 39-credit NASPAA-accredited program offered fully on-campus, fully online, or in a hybrid format, and students must pass a written comprehensive examination.

Public Service and Administration

In the Public Service and Administration certificate, students are introduced to ethical, philosophic, theological, historical, social, and political perspectives that influence the leadership and management of government and nonprofit organizations. It consists of four required courses totaling 12 credits, and a bachelor's degree is not required for acceptance.

Public Service and Administration (Bachelor of Arts)

The major in Public Service and Administration provides an interdisciplinary course of study that examines the long tradition of public service in the United States and abroad and engages critically with scholarly literature in the field. It equips students with the competencies to lead and serve in public service organizations, from nonprofits to local, state, and federal government.

Public Service and Administration (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies)

The Public Service and Administration major provides an interdisciplinary course of study on the tradition of public service, the scholarly literature of the field, and examples of public service leadership. Graduates are equipped to lead and serve in nonprofit organizations and in local, state, and federal government.

Real Estate

The major in Real Estate leads to a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration. Coursework ties theory to practice through projects such as market analysis, valuations, project completion and resale.

Russian Area Studies

Russian Area Studies is offered as a major within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies. The program combines Russian language and cultural study with the department's interdisciplinary global studies core.

Secondary Education

The Education and Counseling Department offers a Major in Secondary Education with concentrations in specific teaching content areas. The Secondary Education degree has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to recommend candidates for Level I Certification to teach in grades 7 through 12 in Pennsylvania's public schools.

Sociology

The Sociology program incorporates multiple perspectives and analytical approaches to create a holistic understanding of society. Through diverse offerings on local, regional, national and global social processes, the program empowers students to think critically and rigorously about individuals and societies.

Software Engineering

The MSSE program prepares students for careers and further study and research in Software Engineering. Students must complete six required courses and four electives, with an optional thesis, a Grand Challenge course, and an optional practicum track requiring related work experience.

Spanish

The Spanish major helps students develop linguistic proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The curriculum explores historical movements, sociopolitical systems, linguistic diversity, and cultural production across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with study abroad and service-learning opportunities.

Statistics

A major in Statistics provides students with the statistical expertise needed to secure employment in statistics and related fields, such as data science and biostatistics. The program is offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

Strategic Communication

For students who do not wish to pursue the full Master's degree but who seek a focused course of study, the Graduate Certificate can serve as a stand-alone option. This certificate engages theoretically based strategic communication designed to influence audience behavior in a variety of contexts.

Summer Business Academy

The Villanova Summer Business Academy is a full-time, four-week, cohort-based summer program created exclusively for non-business students. The 6-credit online certificate program is designed to be completed in one summer.

Sustainable Engineering

Villanova's Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering (MSSE) is a multi-disciplinary degree, ideal for those who are interested in gaining further expertise and knowledge with regard to the full environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable engineering. A unique degree useful for engineers and non-engineers alike, MSSE graduates can advance in areas such as corporate sustainability, project management and green construction.

Sustainable Engineering

This certificate is geared towards those who would like a deeper understanding of how to integrate sustainable principles into their work. The certificate consists of five courses: a minimum of two core courses plus three courses selected from one of the tracks for the MS in Sustainable Engineering.

Teacher Leadership

The Teacher Leadership Certificate requires 15 credits of graduate education coursework, including required leadership and policy courses plus two elective graduate education courses. The program is open to post-baccalaureate students and does not lead to teaching certification.

Teaching Advanced History and Government

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Advanced History and Government is one of five post-bachelor's certificates offered by the History department and is especially well suited to the needs of secondary and middle school history and social studies teachers. Students must complete 15 credits to be awarded the certificate.

Teaching Certification

Teacher certification is obtained upon successful completion of the Education major courses, the required courses in the certification content area, the PAPA, and the Praxis II exams. Students who complete the requirements are eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification in grades 7-12.

Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics

This program is intended for individuals who are presently teaching at the secondary school level. The 15-credit program consists of five graduate courses covering geometry, history of mathematics, statistics, using technology in the classroom, mathematical modeling, or a special topics course, and these courses can be applied to the requirements for the Master of Arts in Mathematics.

Theatre

The MA in Theatre combines rigorous courses in academic and practical theater, with a core curriculum including the history of theater and production, theory, criticism, and analysis of dramatic literature, and laboratory courses in acting, design, playwriting and directing. Students need a total of 30 credits, a comprehensive exam upon completion of the first year, and the successful oral defense of a capstone or thesis project.

Theological Studies

The Certificate in Theological Studies permits you to tailor courses to your specific needs and professional objectives. The self-designed curriculum provides the education you need to stay current in today's changing world and workplace.

Theology

The Master of Arts in Theology offers a foundational and comprehensive theological experience that attracts many types of students, including those seeking an integrated introduction to graduate theology, opportunities to enhance their ministry or vocational pathway, and preparation for further graduate work or teaching in secondary education. To earn the MA, students complete thirty-six credit hours of course work, and the exit requirement is a Portfolio Review.

Theology

The six-year Doctor of Philosophy in Theology program is designed to combine traditional MTS and PhD degree programs and is rooted in the Augustinian Catholic tradition. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools, and successful completion of the "Heart of Teaching" Theological Education Formation program is a further requirement for the terminal degree.

Theology and Religious Studies

The department's programs explore the intersections of Catholic theology, religion, and culture. Graduates are prepared for graduate studies and for careers in humanitarian, philanthropic, non-profit and charitable organizations, and in religious organizations as ministers, educators, catechists, administrators, counselors, and spiritual directors.

Thermofluid Systems

A certificate in Thermofluid Systems will be awarded upon successful completion of any four courses from the designated Mechanical Engineering course list. Course options span thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, HVAC analysis and design, and thermal energy storage.

Urban Water Resources Design

This program is geared to Civil Engineers and Water Resource Professionals engaged in design of urban hydraulic and hydrologic systems in the built environment. The certificate consists of four graduate level courses, all offered in the evening and through real time e-learning.

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Villanova's Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (MSWREE) program presents an engineering view of these fields, although students with science backgrounds constitute a significant portion of the total enrollment. Students may develop an interdisciplinary program that includes geotechnical engineering courses.

Wireless and Digital Communications

The Wireless and Digital Communications Certificate covers the theoretical background and practice of wireless and digital communications. Topics include digital modulation, wireless systems, detection, sequence estimation, channel equalization, array processing for wireless communications, 5G wireless networks, radar systems, information theory, and source and channel coding.

World History

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Graduate Study in World History can be tailored to the student's specific needs, with courses chosen from the history department's regular offerings. Students must complete 15 credits to be awarded the certificate.