Equipping Professionals for Health Care Administration and Planning and Health Care Leadership
• Program of Study Form for the health care graduate certificate
• Point of contact for prospective students: Dr. Elizabeth Brown, Department Chair
• Point of contact for admitted students: Advisors
• Application link to the Health Care Administration and Planning Graduate Certificate
Invest in your career development with advanced skills and competencies in a field that is in demand. The certificate students apply to begin in the fall or spring semesters. Applicants are eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate program with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 and higher from an accredited college or university. This certificate can be used to bridge admission to the MPH Program when it is completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students admitted to the certificate program who wish to apply any certificate credits toward the completion of the MPH degree must also apply for the MPH degree and meet all MPH admissions standards and be admitted. Advisement is required for certificate students before registration every semester to facilitate completion.
Course Requirements (18 Hours Credit Hours)
What thresholds must I meet to be eligible for admission?
• No standardized exams or tests are needed for admission to this graduate certificate program.
• Applicants with a GPA above 2.5 from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission. Please note that official transcripts must be submitted via the GradCAS application system (instructions).
o Students who complete the graduate certificate with a 3.0 GPA or higher can earn admission to the PHHAHS program.
• Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission to our graduate HCAP Certificate program and will be able to earn the graduate certificate alongside the other graduate degrees at the University.
• In addition to submitting official transcripts, applicants must submit a current resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and pay the $35 application fee.
How do I apply?
• Application information can be found at: Apply to the Graduate School, or by calling the Graduate School directly at 615- 963-5901
What classes should I take? How to get ready to complete the Certificate Program
• Speak to your advisor before making course choices to ensure a smooth path through the program. This is especially important for students seeking the certificate along with a second degree (other master’s degree or PhD).
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