Health Professions Education
Online Graduate Certificate
Build leadership and teaching skills to advance your career.
Our graduate certificate in health professions education is the boost your career needs. It will sharpen your leadership and teaching abilities, helping you meet increasing expectations for health educators to have advanced skills and competencies. You'll develop knowledge and abilities in communication, research methods and teaching, as well as curriculum development, assessment and leadership.
Credit hours required
18
Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | May 15 |
What Can I Do With a Certificate in Health Professions Education from NIU?
Our flexible, streamlined certificate will increase your marketability. It will prepare you to advance your career in academic and clinical education programs in areas such as medicine, pharmacy, dietetics, physical therapy, communicative disorders and nursing.
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How to Apply
You’re eligible to pursue this certificate if you’re currently enrolled in a degree program at NIU. Learn more about graduate admissions and get started by applying as a student-at-large with intent to pursue a Certificate of Graduate Study.
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