Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies
Navigate the future responsibly
The rapid evolution of technology, especially artificial intelligence, presents complex ethical dilemmas that impact us all. From privacy concerns to algorithmic biases, these challenges are becoming more pressing and commonplace. Regardless of your current profession or future career goals, the ability to understand and address current and future ethical challenges is an essential tool for using technology responsibly.
At a glance
- Degree type: Advanced Certificate
- Credit hours: 12
- Cost per credit: $1,810
- Total tuition: $21,720
- Duration: One year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
- Classes begin: August 2026
- Applications due: April 1, 2026
- Location/Modality: Rose Hill and Lincoln Center (depending on course)
- Full-time or part-time: Full-time or part-time
- Is there an accelerated option? No
Can you see yourself in the Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies program? Start your application today or register for a information session.
Program specifics
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What defines Fordham’s Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies?
Fordham’s Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies prepares students to confront the ethical, technical, and societal challenges of the digital age. Addressing issues such as AI bias, data privacy, and the responsible use of digital tools, the program combines training in modern technologies with frameworks for ethical decision-making. With an interdisciplinary focus on social justice and human rights, it equips professionals and scholars to navigate technology’s impact with insight, integrity, and accountability.
How we are fulfilling our mission
- Ethical leadership: Cultivates "discerning individuals" capable of navigating the moral complexities of emerging technologies.
- Intellectual inquiry: Unites the academic strengths of computer and information sciences, ethics and society, public media, and philosophy to offer specialized, interdisciplinary coursework.
- Public service: Responds to a societal need for ethical understanding in an era of rapid technological change, benefiting both professionals and the general public.
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How to apply for an Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies
To ensure that we are able to holistically evaluate the candidate’s suitability for the Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging Technologies program, the following application components are required:
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Official graduate record examination (GRE) scores
- Statement of intent
- Two letters of recommendation
Please visit the admissions information page to learn more about our admissions requirements.
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Courses at a glance
- Digital Technology and Ethics (3 credits)
- Technology and the Problems of Knowing (3 credits)
- Ethics of Technology (3 credits)
The graduate bulletin for course descriptions will be available soon.
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Students will take one of three potential courses that can count toward the core in technology ethics. Additionally, students will take one core technical course to support their understanding and analysis of emergent technologies. Program electives are then designed to encourage students to tailor their learning to their preferred area of interest. Students will be able to take two electives, one in ethics, as well as one additional elective in either ethics or technical application.
The graduate bulletin for course descriptions will be available soon.
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Megan Bogia, Ph.D.
Ethics Center Associate Director and Director of the Advanced Certificate in Ethics and Emerging TechnologiesMegan Bogia’s work centers on postsecondary policy ethics, with a special focus on financial aid and student debt. She previously worked in policy research as a senior analyst for Abt Associates, as well as in higher education administration as an IRB administrator, managing one of the medical ethics boards and their research ethics education programming. She has a Ph.D. in education from Harvard University and an M.S.Ed. in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania.
F.A.Q.
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This certificate is designed for a wide range of professionals and individuals, including: tech professionals seeking to develop and implement technologies ethically; non-technical professionals across various fields who use technology in their day-to-day work (e.g., HR, marketing, legal, medical); current Fordham graduate students in programs such as computer science, cybersecurity, data science, ethics and society, philosophy, public media, psychology, law (J.D.), business (M.B.A.), social services, and education, looking to differentiate themselves.
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This certificate program will transform you into a leader who can bridge the gap between emerging technological innovation and ethical responsibility. You’ll develop dual expertise that’s increasingly rare and valuable: technical literacy in AI and emerging technologies combined with sophisticated ethical reasoning skills. Rather than being overwhelmed by technological change, you’ll become the professional others turn to for guidance on responsible implementation, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making. In an economy where ethical discernment and technology expertise command premium salaries and leadership opportunities, this certificate will position you as an indispensable strategic asset.
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The curriculum’s flexible structure allows you to specialize in your field—whether education, research, environmental advocacy, communications, digital media, law, or human rights—while building universal frameworks for ethical technology governance. You’ll graduate with the analytical tools to evaluate new technologies before they create problems, the communication skills to advocate for responsible practices, and the leadership credibility to shape how your organization approaches technological transformation.
Learn more about the Program Requirements. (add link to bulletin?)
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This certificate program aims to cultivate discerning individuals who are not only capable of navigating the intricate moral complexities of emerging technologies but are also prepared to be responsible decision-makers. We’re committed to the formation of ethical leaders who can guide the development and use of technology in a just and equitable manner.
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