Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership at Towson University

International students can study the Health Leadership at Towson University at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/health-sciences/grad/health-leadership/

Program Director: Connie Anderson, PhD
Phone: 410-704-4640
Email: [email protected]

Program Director: Caroline Wood, PhD
Phone: 410-704-3865
Email: [email protected]

Graduates of the Health Leadership Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) program pursue careers in a broad range of health care and public health fields. Through this unique course of study you'll gain leadership skills and knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in the health marketplace.

The 12-unit program consists of four graduate level courses: three required courses plus any 3 unit 500-600 level HLTH, HCMN, or IDHP course. The Health Leadership PBC can be completed in nine to 15 months on a part-time or full-time basis.

Start with the PBC, Build to a Master's

Units earned from the Health Leadership PBC can be applied to the Master's degree in Health Science. Build your resume by earning both degrees at once.

Please note: Students in the PBC program who decide to pursue the Master's will need to apply and meet all Health Science M.S. admission requirements.

Current Health Science M.S. Students: Add the Health Leadership PBC

Students enrolled in the Health Science M.S. program can earn this PBC by choosing the required Health Leadership courses as some of their electives. This way they can graduate with both the Master's and the PBC.

Please note: Even students admitted into the Health Science M.S. program need to submit a separate application to the Health Leadership PBC program in order to earn the additional credential.

Describe theories and practices in health care leadership of effective behaviors and situational awareness as applied to a range of workplace settings and scenarios.
Discuss the causes and effects of conflict in health care settings and the role of a leader in responding to conflict, through demonstration of health care information literacy and technological competency.
Assess the impact of change in health care settings and analyze strategies essential for effective change management.

Disciplines

College of Health Professions

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership at Towson University

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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership at Towson University

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.

Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson