Open the Door to Your Future

Through Siena Heights University (SHU) and The Kalamazoo Promise, eligible students can receive a scholarship, earn a workforce certificate online, and enter the booming healthcare or IT industries in less than 12 months.
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How It Works

The Kalamazoo Promise is a scholarship offered to every resident graduate of Kalamazoo Public Schools, covering up to 100% of tuition costs for post-secondary education. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can use this scholarship to pursue a workforce certificate program or commence or finish a degree at Siena Heights University. It’s easy to get started!

Your advisor will confirm your eligibility for a scholarship with The Kalamazoo Promise and work with you to complete your enrollment.
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The Kalamazoo Promise

The Kalamazoo Promise was announced by Dr. Janice Brown in 2005 with the declaration that students who graduate from Kalamazoo Public Schools and meet the basic requirements will receive up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees paid for at any in-state public community college or university.
To be eligible, students need to live in the Kalamazoo Public School (KPS) district and attend KPS schools for at least all of high school and graduate from a KPS school. For eligible students, the Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees for workforce certificates, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees at over 60 eligible Michigan institutions, from colleges and universities to trade schools and vocational programs.
The Promise has awarded over $180 million in scholarships to more than 7,000 students over the last 17 years.
Siena Heights University Certificate and Degree Programs
You can choose from among 36 online certificate programs in healthcare and information technology, as well as online and on campus degree programs.

Certificate programs are 100% online – you can start anytime and learn at your own pace

Our programs are designed to prepare you to start working in as little as 12 weeks

Our student support team will help you along the way to finishing your credential

Our online degree completion program is ranked #1 in Michigan

Our Healthcare Programs
  • • Duration: 18 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Registered Behavior Technician Training, Medical Office Procedures and Administration
  • • Duration: 12 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $2,500
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Registered Behavior Technician Training
  • • Duration: 460 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $4,299
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Dental Infection Control, Basic Dental Sciences, Oral Health and Nutrition, Tooth Morphology and, Dental Charting, Dental Pharmacology and Med Emergencies, Dental Radiology, Preparation for Dental Patient Care, and more…
  • • Duration: 12 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $2,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Healthcare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, General Patient Care, Infection Control, Externship Readiness Skills, Patient Care Coordination and Education, and more…
  • • Duration: 18 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Health Unit Coordinating, Professionalism in Allied Health
  • • Duration: 25 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $5,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office Basics, and more…
  • • Duration: 517 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $4,299
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Computer fundamentals, Introduction to Healthcare Information Technology, Health Information Management, Coding Basics, Telehealth for Clinical Support, and more…
  • • Duration: 356 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $4,199
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Introduction to Dialysis, Externship Readiness Skills, Dialysis Initiation and Components, Hemodialysis Professional Development, Fundamentals of HIPPA
  • • Duration: 28 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Medical Assistant Career Introduction, Healthcare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, General Patient Care, Pharmacology Basics, Infection Control, and more…
  • • Duration: 618 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $4,199
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, Comprehensive Electronic Records, Anatomy and Physiology, Outpatient Coding, Health Information Management, Advanced Outpatient Coding, and more…
  • • Duration: 16 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, Medical Lab Assisting
  • • Duration: 14 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $2,500
  • • Curriculum: Pharmacology Basics, Infection Control, Testing and Laboratory Procedures, Patient Care Coordination and Education, Medical Administrative Assistant, and more…
  • • Duration: 24 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Healthcare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Pharmacology Basics, General Patient Care, Infection Control, Preparing for Your Externship, and more…
  • • Duration: 18 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, NASM’s Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, NASM’s Essentials of Nutrition Coaching
  • • Duration: 25 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Pharmacy Business, Pharmacy Law, Introduction to Human Trafficking, Computer Fundamentals, Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Pharmacology for Pharmacy, Pharmacy Calculations, and more…
  • • Duration: 12 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $2,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Healthcare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, General Patient Care, Infection Control, Externship Readiness Skills, Testing and Laboratory Procedures, and more…
  • • Duration: 18 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Healthcare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, General Patient Care, Patient Care Coordination and Education, Medical Administrative Assistant, and more…
  • • Duration: 14 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Sterile Processing
  • • Duration: 18 Weeks
  • • Program Cost: $4,000
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Surgical Technology

Already earned some college credits toward a Bachelor’s degree?

You can transfer up to 90 credits to Siena Heights University and complete your degree using The Kalamazoo Promise scholarship. We have the top-ranked online bachelor’s degree program in Michigan.

Visit our SHU Global page for more information

Our IT Programs

  • • Duration: 180 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $1,199
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls, Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence, Performing Security Assessments, Identifying Social Engineering and Malware, Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts, and more…
    • • Duration: 33 Weeks
    • • Avg. Hours Per Week: 20+
    • • Program Cost: $14,000
    • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Coding from Scratch, Front End Foundations, Programming Foundations, Front End Frameworks, Back End Foundations, Database Foundations, and more…



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    • Track 1: Coding Foundations
    • Track 2: Database and Programming Foundations
    • Track 3: Back End Foundations
    • Track 4: Responsive Design and Project Management
    • • Duration: 33 Weeks
    • • Avg. Hours Per Week: 15-20
    • • Program Cost: $14,000
    • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Security Foundations, Networking Foundations, System Administration, Network Defense, Cryptography and Access Management, and more…



    • Tracks:



    • Track 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
    • Track 2: Cybersecurity System and Network Defense
    • Track 3: Cybersecurity Advanced Technical Concepts
  • • Duration: 100 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Performing Risk Management Activities, Summarizing Governance & Compliance Strategies, Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Identifying Infrastructure Services, Performing Software Integration, Explain Virtualization, and more…
  • • Duration: 200 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $395
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as What is Customer Service, The Global Customer, Exceptional Customer Service, Customer Service Strategy, Critical Workplace Skills, and more…
  • • Duration: 50 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $1,199
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Explaining the Importance of Security Controls and Security Intelligence, Utilizing Threat Data and Intelligence, Analyzing Security Monitoring Data, Collecting and Querying Security Monitoring Data, Utilizing Digital Forensics and Indicator Analysis Techniques, and more…
  • • Duration: 45 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $599
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Common Computing Devices, Using a Workstation, Using an OS, Managing an OS, Troubleshooting and Support, Using Data Types and Units, Using Apps, Programming and App Development, and more…
  • • Duration: 250 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $1,329
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Installing Motherboards and Connectors, Installing System Devices, Troubleshooting PC Hardware, Comparing Local Networking Hardware, Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections, and more…
  • • Duration: 50 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements, Defining the Rules of Engagement, Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence, Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities, Preparing the Vulnerability Scan, Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities, Analyzing Scanning Results, and more…
  • • Duration: 100 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Server Administration Concepts, Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing, Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts, Managing Physical Assets, Managing Server Hardware, and more…
  • • Duration: 25 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $375
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Initiating the Project and Team Roles, Project Charter and Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule and Resource Planning, Project Budget and Risk Plans, Communicating the Plan/Change Requests and Procurement Documents, and Project Tools and Documentation.
  • • Duration: 50 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Comparing OSI Model Network Functions, Deploying Ethernet Cabling, Deploying Ethernet Switching, Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks, Explaining IPv4 Addressing, Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks, Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers, and more…
  • • Duration: 100 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $1,199
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Introducing Linux, Administering Users and Groups, Configuring Permissions, Implementing File Management, Authoring Text Files, Managing Software, and more…
  • • Duration: 150 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Identifying Basic Concepts of Data Schemas, Understanding Different Data Systems, Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data, Comparing and Contrasting Different Data Structures, Explaining Master Data Management Concepts, and more…
  • • Duration: 40 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $599
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts, Applying Cloud Business Principles, Advising a Cloud Design and Migration, Operating in the Cloud, and Managing Cloud Governance.
  • • Duration: 100 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $999
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts, Planning and Designing a Cloud Environment, Administering Cloud Resources, Managing Cloud Storage, Managing Networks in the Cloud, Securing and Troubleshooting Networks in the Cloud, and more…
  • • Duration: 100 Hours
  • • Program Cost: $1,995
  • • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Performing Risk Management Activities, Summarizing Governance & Compliance Strategies, Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Identifying Infrastructure Services, Performing Software Integration, and more…
  • • Degree Program Format: On Campus
  • • Total Credits: 120
  • • Total Classes: 40
  • • The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science degree will train students on state-of-the-art technology, prepare them for the CompTIA A+ exam, and prepare them for industry-leading certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Computer Forensic Examiner.
  • • Degree Program Format: On Campus
  • • Total Credits: 120
  • • Total Classes: Varies
  • • Students who graduate with a Data Analytics degree will be proficient in mathematics, statistical design, and computing. In addition, graduates will also be qualified for other related careers such as actuarial science, cybermetrics, and economics. These students will be well positioned to join the rapidly growing field of statistics.

Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded in 1919 and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Enrolling a diverse community of traditional-age and working adult students, Siena Heights offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The University is headquartered in Adrian, Michigan, with degree completion centers in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Dearborn, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Monroe, and Online.

We assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All certificate programs at Siena Heights University qualify for The Kalamazoo Promise scholarships. Complete the form to get started.

    • The Kalamazoo Promise is a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School’s resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education. 

Click here to read the eligibility requirements.

    The Kalamazoo Promise scholarships are available to students up to ten years after they graduate. If you have any additional questions about whether you qualify or not, schedule a call with an advisor to learn more.
    You still likely qualify! Your scholarship can be moved from one The Kalamazoo Promise eligible school to another, so long as you are in good standing. An advisor can help you request a transfer.
    The Kalamazoo Promise is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation funded entirely by a small group of anonymous donors.
    Many careers in healthcare are fulfilling and have the potential to pay well, but careers that combine tech and provide quality patient care tend to pay the most. A Healthcare IT technician, for example, can earn as much as $57,000 in an entry-level role.

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Behavioral Technician Specialist

Dental Assistant

EKG Technician

Health Unit Coordinator

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare IT Technician

Hemodialysis Technician

Medical Assistant

Medical Coding – Outpatient

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Mental Health Technician

Patient Care Technician

Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Physical Therapy Aide

Sterile Processing Technician

Surgical Technologist


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    Cybersecurity professionals and Data Analysts make great salaries from the very beginning of their careers. Earning over $100,000 within your first few years in either role is very achievable. Software developers also earn a good living and have the opportunity to build their own digital products and services. All these jobs offer freedom.

Customer Service Representative Exam Prep

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA Customer Service Representative

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

CompTIA Data+

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)

CompTIA IT Level 1 – Help Desk

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA PenTest

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Server+

Cybersecurity

Software Developer


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