Professional Studies Certificate at Towson University

The Professional Studies Certificate at Towson University is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Towson , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Professional Studies Certificate

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/interdisciplinary/grad/professional-studies-certificate/

Program Director: Dr. Karen Eskow
Phone: 410-704-2128
Email: [email protected]

The PBC in Professional Studies includes 15 units - a subset of courses within the master's degree in Professional Studies. This program will provide students with flexible options to extend their education at TU beyond the bachelor's degree. Consistent with TU's mission and goals this program will provide the following learning opportunities:

Graduate coursework that fosters intellectual inquiry and critical thinking that contribute to career responsive coursework in areas that reflect qualities that employers value including written and oral communication, leadership, community engagement and critical thinking.
The structure of the program combines courses from a variety of disciplines/colleges thus consistent with the mission that includes the atmosphere of collaborative, interdisciplinary and inter-professional learning experiences. The flexibility of this program guarantees that students will be in courses with peers from a variety of disciplines learning from professors with various disciplinary expertise.

Demonstrate ability to write for a variety of audiences.
Demonstrate understanding of research and its applications.
Ability to define, apply and communicate the knowledge acquired through the specific focus of study.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Professional Studies Certificate 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 Professional Studies Certificate at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Professional Studies Certificate 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.

Professional Studies Certificate at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson