Family-Professional Collaboration

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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Towson University

United States of America , Towson

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 45

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400 / year

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Family-Professional Collaboration

About

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/familystudies/grad/famprofessionalpbc/

Program Director: Amanda Ginter
Phone: 410-704-2032
Email: [email protected]

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program in Family-Professional Collaboration is an interdisciplinary graduate program that is designed to enhance the education and subsequent practice of professionals working in school, health, and community settings. A focus on family-professional relationships has evolved into an important area of competency for educators, related school personnel, and practitioners in health care and community agencies. The courses within the program prepare individuals for applying principles of family-based practice in their own professional work. Individuals already employed in disciplines such as psychology, sociology, education, and health care will advance their knowledge of and research skills in family-related areas of study. This program is especially beneficial for professionals who need to enhance skills related to implementing public laws and policies that mandate actively involving families in developing education and health care plans for children with special needs.

The interdisciplinary design of the program allows students to benefit from a carefully designed sequence of study that uses case study research, needs assessment, and program development to understand and enhance collaboration with families in the community.

The curriculum design is intended to work with existing master's degree programs. Many graduate programs are well-suited to integrate the graduate certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration within their 9 units of electives. The certificate may also be earned as a stand-alone for those not wishing to pursue a master's degree. This program can be completed in one to two years.

Participate in ethnographic interviews to understand family relationship and world views and to recognize objective and subjective information from a variety of sources.
As part of a collaborative team, conduct action research to understand and identify ways to enhance family/professional relationships (University Core Learning Outcome #3).

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400

Application Fee

USD 45

How to Apply

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.