Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University
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    Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University

    Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
    University Rank:#1201
    Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University

    Western Michigan University offers the Graduate Certificate of Spirituality, Culture & Health as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for spirituality, culture & health and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 30, 2027.

    About Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health

    Advisor: Cynthia Visscher
    2010 Moore Hall 
    (269) 387-4394

    The Graduate Certificate Program in Spirituality, Culture, and Health is designed to provide students with the following:

    1. An awareness and knowledge of spirituality, culture, and religion in relation to patient care and cultural understanding of the body, illness, and health.
    2. Competency in using, and training others to use, practical tools for addressing religious, spiritual, and cultural diversity in health and human services settings.
    3. An advanced understanding of the impact of religious belief, spirituality, and culture on patient and provider relationships and health equity in the context of the health care environment in the United States.

    Admission Requirements:

    1. The completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
    2. The submission of a letter of intent stating specific interest and academic and professional goals.
    3. Two letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate study.

    Program Requirements:

    The Spirituality, Culture, and Health certificate consists of 9 credit hours, all of which are required courses.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Copy of passport identification page
    2. Proof of English language proficiency*
    3. Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

      The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

      Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

      World Education Services: www.wes.org
      Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org
      Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org
      Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com
      Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com
    4. $100 non-refundable application fee
    5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

    *Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University

    Application Fee 100

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    Graduate Certificate in Spirituality, Culture & Health at Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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