Work+Life Design, Certificate
Learn by doing. Succeed by experience. Build your future by gaining real-world experience and career-ready skills.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
The work+life design certificate program equips you with real-world experience, essential soft skills, and a deeper understanding of your career goals through hands-on learning opportunities like internships, research and service projects. The program helps you stand out to employers and graduate schools by showcasing your initiative and readiness.
You begin with a foundational course in experiential learning where you explore how to integrate your academic and personal experiences while fostering a growth mindset for lifelong success. You gain confidence and clarity by applying classroom knowledge in practical settings and reflecting on your growth so that you can bridge academic learning and professional success.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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This certificate requires 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be upper division. |
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ASU 230 Life by Design
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
Experiential Focused Courses Students work with University College advisors to select courses from the ASU Course Catalog in the following categories: study abroad, work-integrated learning, internship (XXX 484), service learning, research, experiential learning, and career development.
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Here are the admission and application details
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program includes 12 credit hours of experiential learning. Students can choose a wide variety of experiences, including global experiences such as study abroad, international internships or work-integrated learning.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have tailored hands-on learning in this flexible program to fit their career goals, giving them a competitive edge in any field. Graduates who earn the certificate are distinguished individuals with real-world experience and career-ready skills.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Dean, University College
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INTDSB 354
worklifedesign@asu.edu
480-965-9256
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
