MHS Post-Graduate Certificate
Health care professionals have a passion for their field and understand the importance of advancing their skillset to remain competitive. Caring for others is just the beginning! Many paths lead to the education field whether you supervise students in a clinical setting or lead a health professions program. These educators share their knowledge and skills to help others deliver care or help individuals better care for themselves. It is a critical responsibility that requires advanced training such as the MHS post-graduate certificate program offered 100% online by Washburn University.
What is a MHS Post-Graduate Certificate
This certificate program, offered completely online, is designed for busy health care professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of teaching and learning. You will cover topics such as educational foundations, instructional methods, assessment and instructional technology. Candidates can complete the nine credit-hour program in as few as 1.5 semesters and begin in either the fall or spring. Among the requirements:
- completion of a master's degree or higher with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0*
- two years of professional health care experience
- GRE or GMAT not required
- open to residents of all U.S. states**
Cohorts, which begin each fall and spring, are comprised of a diverse group of health care professionals at various stages in their career. The curriculum meets the expectations of many accreditors, such as CAPTE, concerning the completion of education-focused coursework by health professions faculty. When paired with a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, this certificate fulfills the education eligibility requirements for the Certified Nursing Educator (CNE) exam.
*conditional acceptance to candidates with a cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.99
**applicants residing in California can find information on the complaints process concerning out of state online schools through Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Master's Degree Option
Washburn University offers another option when looking to advance your health care career. Master of Health Science also offers a master's degree. Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree and have two or more years of work experience in a health care profession. This 36 credit-hour program is offered completely online and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis.
CONTACT & COURSES
Students may start in the fall or spring and must complete three out of the four courses listed below within six years of the program start date. Each course is eight weeks in duration. For successful completion of this certification program, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- AL600 Foundations of Health Care Education (offered in August)
- AL624 Assessment in Health Care Education (offered in October)
- AL626 Instructional Technology (offered in January)
- AL720 Curriculum and Instruction Methods in Health Care Education (offered in March)
The certificate program does not qualify for Visa status. International students may apply for admission to this program by completing the admissions process through the Office of International Programs. Please submit the following:
- online graduate application
- signed and completed Financial Disclaimer Form
- original financial supporting documents, such as a bank statement
- original transcripts of courses/grades from your graduate degree*
- Original iBT TOEFL or IELTS test score report. Go to English Proficiency Requirements for details.
- $70 international application/processing fee
*If your graduate degree was completed outside of the U.S., you must request a course-by-course evaluation of the transcripts by either ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.) or WES (World Education Services), and an original evaluation report must be sent to Washburn University by the evaluation service.
For admission, you must have a master's or doctoral degree. Candidates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 receive unconditional acceptance into the certificate program. Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.99 receive conditional acceptance.
In addition, candidates must have two years of professional experience which can include, but is not limited to, the following areas: dentistry, health care administration, health information technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, radiology, radiation therapy, respiratory therapy and nursing.
Ali's Story
"The MHS post-graduate certificate experience was truly a rewarding experience. I entered into the program, taking the Instructional Technology course first and it incorporated learning educational foundations while simultaneously learning about how to incorporate this with active learning and appropriate up-to-date instruction technology. I utilized all of the information I learned in my courses within my physical therapy educational strategies. In addition, the courses were very well organized and easy to follow allowing for self-paced learning within each week. This was a vital piece, as I am a very busy educator and administrator for a physical therapy assistant program and efficient and organized ways to access and complete my additional responsibilities as a post-professional student were key for my retention and success. The courses were also filled with supplemental materials that I greatly appreciated and continue to utilize. The instructor's form of communication was exemplary and her expectations for the courses were clear and her feedback both positive and constructive. I wish I had the time to complete further classes in this program and hope to do that one day after COVID-19's added stressors subside. I would highly recommend this program!"
- Ali, Physical Therapist & Associate Dean of Health Science and PTA Program Director
By the Numbers
Median Salary
$79,540
Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1
Job Growth
+9%
(2019-2029)Program Cost
No application fee is charged for this program. Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, in the 2020-2021 academic year, was $545 per credit hour. This program is eligible for financial aid
Certificate Program Application
A cohort format is in place for this certificate program. You may begin courses in either the fall or spring. If you are starting in the spring, the preferred deadline is November 1. Applications received after this date will be considered based on availability. To apply, please follow these steps:
GET IN TOUCH WITH Allied Health
Allied Health
Benton Hall, Room 107
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.2170
allied-health@washburn.edu
