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Undergraduate Certificate in
Creative Social Entrepreneurship

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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 12
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NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
November 15, 2024

About this Program


Establish a dynamic creative career and build entrepreneurial skills for social good when you become a creative social entrepreneur. The Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship offers a flexible and in-depth curriculum in an asynchronous, 100% online learning environment. Creative social entrepreneurship is a transdisciplinary field connecting creative, social, and entrepreneurial practices to improve the economic, environmental, political, and social well-being of society.

There is high demand for creative professionals with creativity, originality, initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship skills across nonprofit, governmental, for-profit, and start-up companies.
  
As an emerging creative social entrepreneur, you will gain hands-on experience, engage with industry-leading experts, and participate in transdisciplinary collaboration to become a visionary leader who uses creative talent to drive positive change and build a more sustainable and ethical creative and cultural sector.

Students do NOT need to be enrolled in a degree-bearing program to take this certificate. This program can be taken as a stand-alone program. Students would enroll as "non-degree seeking" on the undergraduate application.

Designed For

Our program is designed to inspire creative professionals and practitioners who are looking to develop entrepreneurship knowledge and skills and leverage creativity for social good and community change. 

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Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship

Offered by the College of Fine Arts

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What You’ll Learn


Students will learn to integrate innovative business practices with social impact initiatives, gaining skills in ideation, strategic planning, and sustainable business models tailored to addressing societal challenges effectively. The program emphasizes creative problem-solving, ethical leadership, and collaborative approaches essential for launching ventures that drive meaningful social change.

Students completing the program will:

  • Analyze the value and economic contributions of the creative and cultural sector.
  • Identify entrepreneurial opportunities that integrate creative and social practices.
  • Conduct market research to discover creative markets and industries.
  • Evaluate how entrepreneurial risks connect with creative and social values.
  • Interpret key financial strategies for developing creative social enterprises.
  • Develop and present entrepreneurial ideas to various stakeholder audiences.

Course Examples

  • CSE 571 The Creative and Cultural Industries
  • CSE 572 Creative and Social Entrepreneurial Readiness
  • CSE 573 Customer Discovery in the Creative and Cultural Industries
  • CSE 575 New Creative Social Venture Planning
  • CSE 576 Start-Up Financing for Creative Social Enterprises
  • AAD 595 Arts and Creativity Accelerator

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How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

This program is open to any student who has not earned a bachelor's degree. If you already hold a bachelor's degree, please consider our Graduate Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship

Application Requirements

If you are already enrolled in a UK Campus program, you can add this certificate in myUK.

If this is the only program you intend to enroll in, or if you are a UK Online student, please apply as "non-degree seeking." 

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Program Contact

Jaleesa Wells
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
08/01/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
11/15/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/15/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

About

Students do NOT need to be enrolled in a degree-bearing program to take this certificate. This program can be taken as a stand-alone program. Students would enroll as "non-degree seeking" on the undergraduate application.

Admissions

Individuals with no prior college experience that meet both the  general and program admissions requirements can apply! Visit the Readmissions and Non Degree admissions page to learn more about the process!

Those who apply to online undergraduate certificate programs without actively pursuing a degree are referred to as "non-degree” seeking.  The fall deadline for non-degree seeking students is August 1st and the spring deadline is November 15th. 

Certain programs may impose earlier application deadlines. Applicants are advised to confirm their program application deadline through the undergraduate admissions team or the online program pages. 

The process for incorporating an online undergraduate certificate can differ across various programs. It is advisable for current students to communicate their interest to their advisors and collaborate with them to ensure that all necessary steps are completed. In most cases, the certificate can be added through the myUK GPS system. However, certain programs require existing students to complete an internal application before the program can be added. 

Please view the Admission Criteria section, located under "How to Apply" on this page.

Tuition

Federal financial aid is not available to students who only enroll in a certificate program.

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

For our fully-online programs, it does not matter what state you live in. The rate is the same no matter where you live.

Online Learning

No, all classes are asynchronous. This means that students complete the course requirements according to the syllabus and deadlines, but they have flexibility within their own schedule to complete coursework at times that work best for their schedule. We recommend students log in everyday to ensure they are staying on top of communication and assignments.

It's important to know how to approach learning in an online program. Online classes are not harder nor easier than in-person classes, but they are different due to their asynchronous modality. This means students should expect to:

Develop a routine: Login to your online class routinely (we recommend at least once daily) to receive updates and contribute meaningfully to any ongoing discussions.

Be good time managers: Determine when you have time to work on coursework throughout the week so you don't fall behind or put off assignments until the last minute.

Communicate: If you are having any trouble, message your peers and/or your instructor right away to ask for help or clarification. Never be afraid to reach out to your instructors or Student Affairs if you need assistance--we have many resources to help you, but we need to know your situation to act accordingly on your behalf.

If you need additional support in navigating the online classroom, Canvas (our learning management system) has a number of helpful tools, including a module for new students that walks through everything you need to know about navigating information in your online class.

Yes. Our faculty are happy to meet with our students by phone call, email, or an online meeting. You are also welcome to set up an in-person appointment if you ever find yourself in Lexington.

No, there is no on-campus requirement.

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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