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Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Education

Overview Degree Plan

What Is This Program?

Like our master’s degree, the online Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Education focuses on an advanced understanding of medical anatomy and teaching pedagogies. Unlike the MS, this 12-credit graduate certificate puts equal emphasis on each focus, with 6 credits in education and 6 in anatomy.

We know that your educational goals are unique. That’s why you’re in charge of tailoring your courses to your own professional needs. Aside from the required course Medical Human Anatomy, you can choose your other anatomy coursework from a diverse selection of electives. You’ll also select two education courses from our robust catalog, ensuring your graduate program provides you with exactly what you need to advance your role in education.

Why Choose a Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Education?

If you’re weighing the benefits of a graduate certificate over a master’s degree, here are some compelling reasons to consider our certificate:

  • Explore career paths with flexibility.

    Our online graduate certificate offers a targeted focus on key areas, allowing you to gain valuable knowledge in anatomical education or healthcare without committing to a full master’s program. It’s ideal if you’re interested in enhancing specific skills or testing out a new career direction.

  • Immediate classroom impact.

    Select courses that align with your professional goals and begin applying what you learn in the classroom right away, implementing new techniques and knowledge in real-time.

  • Easily transfer credits if you pursue your master’s degree.

    Should you decide to continue with our anatomical sciences education master’s degree, the credits earned in your graduate certificate program can be transferred, provided you’ve achieved a grade of “B” or higher. This option offers a seamless pathway to further education without repeating coursework.

Required Core

Course #Course TitleCreditsSpringSummerFall
GMS 5605 Medical Human Anatomy 3

  Elective Courses: Anatomy (Select one course)

Course #Course TitleCreditsSpringSummerFall
GMS 5604 Medical Human Embryology3
GMS 5630 Medical Histology3
GMS 5057 Medical Cell Biology3

  Elective Courses: Education (Select two courses)

Course #Course TitleCreditsSpringSummerFall
EDG 6356  Teaching, Learning, & Assessment3
EME 5405 Internet in K-12 Instruction3
EME 5207 Designing Technology-Rich Curricula3
SCE 5140 Science Curriculum Development3
SCE 5765 Data-Driven Science Instruction3