Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

International students can study the Health Professions Education at West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in 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 Morgantown campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 16, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education

Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education

Certificate Code - CG34

"Orientation to HPE" Module - To be completed before or during first semester
Professional Development Plan - To be posed on the Health Sciences program portfolio site during the first course
HPE Core Content
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for all coursework
EDP 600	Educational Psychology	3
EDP 640	Instructional Design	3
EDP 612	Introduction to Research	3
EDP 617	Program Evaluation	3
Total Hours	12

Program Features for Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education

The Certificate in Health Professions Education consists of the following major features: (1) Required online orientation module: This online "Orientation to HPE" module provides an overview of the Certificate program, opportunities in the HPE field, and educational/medical education terminology. This module, housed on Health Science's SOLE platform, must be completed before or during the semester in which the first course is taken. (2) Professional Development Plan: This written document helps to identify a student's HPE career interests and goals, learning products developed through each course, and how each product meets the student's career goals. (3) 4 three-credit hour courses from CEHS: Educational Psychology (see table above). (4) Capstone experience: An educational plan and program evaluation plan to address a health care need is developed in EDP 617, Program Evaluation.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution.

The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements. Please consult with a representative from your program for details.

Tips:

WVU considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degrees can be reviewed for admission to graduate programs. We recommend asking your program contact if your coursework meets their expectations.

WVU doesn’t require external credential evaluations. We can convert your GPA based on your academic records.

WVU will accept the GPA, credential equivalency, and university recognition status from official WES ICAP evaluations if provided. This does not apply to other evaluation agencies.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at West Virginia University

1. Research the admission requirements for WVU and your program

2. Establish English language proficiency

3. Create an account and complete the graduate application

4. Upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials

5. Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee to submit the application

6. Check your checklist and provide any required items

7. After application approval, send official transcript for admission

8. Plan for your travel and arrival

Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown