COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Learn more about the graduate certificate in Professional Health Education.

This program is not accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

About the Certificate

The graduate certificate in Professional Health Education provides initial support to faculty teaching in professional education programs in such disciplines as dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry. It is designed for health-related professional educators, such as dentists, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who have professional credentials for the content they teach, but do not have knowledge regarding teaching and learning theories or case-based instruction methods.

The Professional Health Education graduate certificate offers coursework focused on adult learners, learning theories and case-based instruction. This is provided through an initial, cohort-based executive model in which courses meet either monthly or fully online, with extensive online support via activities, projects, assignments and assessments.

Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 2 years

Campus Location: Online and in-person at the Center City and Main campuses

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management for more information.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 12

Required Courses:

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
AOD 5403	Facilitating Adult Learning	3
EDUC 5501	Fundamental Interpersonal Techniques for Healthcare Professionals	3
	Credit Hours	6
Spring
AOD 5534	Group Facilitation and Consultation	3
EDUC 5502	Case-Based Instruction and Learning	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	12

GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum

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