The 3D modeling, imaging, and printing revolution is transforming society and a variety of industries. Practical and creative applications of 3D technology are now found in art, science, food, education, healthcare, automotive, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Vermont State’s Certificate in 3D Technology prepares you to understand and explain the applications of 3D technology in a broad range of fields from anthropology to manufacturing, employ the principles and practices, and demonstrate technical competency with a range of 3D technologies. Upon completion, you will be ready to apply your new knowledge in many fields or go on for further study. This certificate can also be added to your associate or bachelor’s degree program at Vermont State.
Why Study 3D Technology at Vermont State
Flexibility: Earn your certificate with just three courses. Enroll in all three simultaneously or take one at a time.
Career Options: You’ll learn skills and knowledge applicable to many fields, including engineering and additive manufacturing, anthropology and archeology, art and illustration, and virtual and augmented reality.
Cutting-edge Technology: You’ll work with the software and hardware used right now by leading companies in multiple industries.
Accessibility: The certificate program is open to Vermont State students, high school students, and working adults.
What You’ll Learn
Using a variety of 3D imaging techniques, you’ll learn to manipulate models of physical objects, create 3D models and build simple assemblies, and do your own 3D printing. You’ll learn how to use the latest software and hardware, and complete the certificate ready to bring your new skills into your current work or jump into your next career.
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Financial Aid for 3D Technology Students
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable option for degree completion to students across Vermont and beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Vermont State’s Cannabis Studies Certificate Program is a 12-credit interdisciplinary program exploring cannabis – including its historical, cultural, economic, political, legal, medicinal, and spiritual dimensions. You’ll also learn about and participate in the cultivation of cannabis and the commercial development of the cannabis industry. In addition, the certificate program provides students with Cannabis Employee ID Card Compliance Training, required of all employees in the Vermont cannabis industry. The Cannabis Studies Certificate Program is your ticket to the cannabis industry, providing the education, experience, opportunity and certification to enter this growing field.
Flexibility: You can enroll in this certificate program as a stand-alone credential or add it to your Vermont State program of study.
Interdisciplinary Study: The Cannabis Studies Certificate Program takes a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to cannabis studies, including its history and anthropology, sociology and politics, cultivation and production, health and wellness, business and enterprise, practical experience and skills development.
Career Opportunity: Learn how to capitalize on emerging career opportunities within this field, from working with cannabis businesses and organizations to roles as a regulation consultant, master grower, cannabis medicine consultant, lab worker, budtender, and more.
Affordable and Accessible: Just 12 credits plus opportunities to take courses during the summer and a flexible internship mean you can complete the program at your own pace.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll be introduced to the physiology and cultivation of medical and adult-use cannabis, and will gain a comprehensive overview of the economic and business aspects of the cannabis industry. You’ll learn how to develop a business concept, create a business plan, and bring your idea to market. Courses will explore the historical, sociological, and cross-cultural perspectives of cannabis to understand its role and potential risks and benefits in society. Issus of public health, policy, advocacy, and criminal justice are also explored.
In your internship experience, you will gain professional experience and develop skills and knowledge in a hands-on setting.
Cannabis Studies students intern in a variety of cannabis-oriented companies and organizations, including farms and cultivation sites, hemp and CBD processing facilities, dispensaries, university research, law firms, non-profits, and in hospitality, marketing, digital design, and social media.
Special Facilities
Students enrolled in the Cannabis, Cultivation, and Care course spend several classes at a cultivation site or farm, as well time in a laboratory analyzing cannabis plant materials. Depending on the internship, students may work in cultivation, research, or processing sites.
Financial Aid for Cannabis Studies Students
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable option for degree completion to students across Vermont and beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Note: Federal aid eligibility is determined by enrollment status in non-cannabis courses as federal aid can’t be used to pay for cannabis related coursework. If you have questions about your financial aid eligibility and taking cannabis courses, contact FinancialAid@VermontState.edu.
Vermont State’s Nurse Re-Entry program is a self-paced course of study designed for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses who want to renew their license and successfully transition back into a role of Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
In addition to coursework, you will complete required clinical practice hours to achieve re-licensure.
Coursework will cover trends in nursing, the nursing process, functional health patterns, review of pharmacology, pathology and patient information.
A Vermont State application is not required for this program. Please contact Sherry Barnard, Re-entry coordinator, for assistance with eligibility and enrollment.
Program Fee: $2,000 not including books and supplies.
Student Stories
“I have learned that nursing is about accepting people for who they are and trying to help them achieve their potential. I love nursing. It has helped me be a better mother, a better wife, and a better person. I think I get as much out of caring for my patients as they do, and that feeling is tough to beat!”
Paramedics and EMTs are first-responder lifelines for rural communities and urban centers, responding to emergency calls, performing medical services, and transporting patients to medical facilities. With Vermont State University’s Paramedic Certificate, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to apply to take the National Registry of EMT’s Paramedic examination and enter this growing field.
The three-semester program includes independent study, online discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and practice in an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) lab. Under preceptor supervision, students also provide patient care in a variety of pre-hospital and in-hospital healthcare settings.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Paramedicine Certificate This includes the general tuition and program tuition.
$23,034 Full Time Annual
$698 /credit
$38,181 Full Time Annual
$1,157 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
This includes mandatory fees for all three trimesters.
$1,947 Full Time Annual
$59 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing This includes housing for all three trimesters.
$11,745 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Study Paramedicine at Vermont State?
Good earning potential: EMT and paramedic positions offer a median annual salary of $45,519* along with a job growth outlook of 11% between 2020-2030.
100% placement rate: All Vermont State paramedicine students found employment within six months of graduation.**
Enter the field quickly: This three-semester program prepares you to take the National Registry EMT examination. After the successful completion of this exam, you’ll be ready to work as an EMT or paramedic.
Care for your community in crises: EMTs and paramedics are often first to respond to accidents and crises and are a critical, life-saving link between the scene of an emergency and the healthcare system.
Upon completion of the program, Paramedicine graduates are awarded certificates and are eligible to apply to take the National Registry of EMTs’ Paramedic examination. After licensure/certification, Paramedicine graduates typically find employment in pre-hospital or in-hospital care settings working as a member of the healthcare team.
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable certificate in Paramedicine to students across Vermont and Beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Internships & Experiential Learning in Paramedicine
You’ll gain cutting-edge skills for top EMT jobs through independent study, online discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and practice in an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) lab. You will also have opportunities to care for real patients in a variety of pre-hospital and in-hospital healthcare settings.
Accreditation
The Vermont State University Paramedicine program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
If you are new to the field of nursing and want to enter the workforce quickly, our Practical Nursing Certificate program is designed for you. This nursing education program will put you on track to earn a livable wage as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and prepare you to enter Vermont State’s associate degree in nursing program at the same time.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Practical Nursing Certificate This includes the general tuition and program tuition.
$19,734 Full Time Annual
$598 /credit
$34,881 Full Time Annual
$1,057 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
This includes mandatory fees for all three trimesters.
$1,947 Full Time Annual
$59 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing This includes housing for all three trimesters.
$11,745 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,068 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Vermont State offers two tracks to nursing:
1+1+2: Earn your Practical Nursing Certificate in Year One, then your A.S. in Nursing in Year Two, then your B.S.N. in Nursing online in Years Three and Four.
4-Year B.S.N.: New to nursing and want to earn your bachelor’s degree? Vermont State also offers a traditional, four-year B.S.N. in Nursing program.
This certificate program is year one in our unique 1+1+2 track. For a third option, see below for information on our tuition-free Practical Nursing Certificate in Long-Term Care.
High NCLEX-PN pass rates: 100% of our students have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) in recent years.
Great earning potential: LPN positions offer a median annual salary of $48,070.*
100% job placement rate: Vermont State nursing students work in the field (or pursue higher education) within six months of graduation.**
One-year program: You can start working in the field within one year of starting this program.
Multiple career paths: LPNs work in long-term care and outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, and healthcare agencies, and work under the supervision of an RN, physician, or dentist, with increasing responsibilities as you build experience.
Seamless transition to your associate degree in nursing: You’ll be prepared to enter Vermont State’s one-year A.S. in Nursing program while you work as an LPN.
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable certificate in Practical Nursing to students across Vermont and beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students.
Many of our clinical affiliates offer tuition assistance for nursing students who agree to work for the facility as an LPN or RN after graduation. Several facilities offer additional scholarship programs to help their employees pay for nursing school including, but not limited to:
Central Vermont Medical Center
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Southwestern Vermont Health Care
University of Vermont Medical Center
We encourage prospective students to reach out to local facilities to learn about available opportunities. Contact Admissions@VermontState.edu for assistance.
Internships & Jobs in Practical Nursing
From our state-of-the-art simulation labs to clinical instruction in hospitals and long-term care facilities, we will make sure you are learning hands-on from the start. A sample of student clinical locations include:
Central Vermont Medical Center
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Keene Medical Center
Northwestern Vermont Medical Center
Northeastern Regional Hospital
University of Vermont Medical Center
VA Medical Cente
Program Requirements
College-level approved transfer credit in BIO 2011 Human Anatomy & Physiology Part I, BIO 2012 Human Anatomy & Physiology Part II, BIO 1030 Nutrition, and PSY 2070 Lifespan Developmental Psychology taken within the last ten years with a grade of C or higher. Additional requirements include: math and english preparation as demonstrated through minimum accuplacer scores and/or approved transfer credit. Recommended high school math preparation includes Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
“My career is one of my top passions, and being a mother is my other. I eventually want to travel more, maybe take my career across seas. My advice? Make school a priority. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.”
Trisha White, ’21
“I started as a licensed nursing assistant and now my goal is to become a registered nurse. I have always taken care of people, including at a young age, and I’ve always known that nursing is my calling.”
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