Health Science (H.Sc.)
Certificate

1. Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Applicants must demonstrate a cumulative master's degree GPA at or above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for regular admission.
3. A copy of the applicant’s health care license (if applicable).
4. Prior health care experience in the capacity of an advanced health care practitioner is required and is strongly considered in the admissions process
5. The certificate program is a post-professional certificate designed for health practitioners, public health professionals, and health care administrators from a wide variety of disciplines. The successful nonclinical applicant will demonstrate at least two years of professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a health care setting. Professional experience will be documented by an organizational chart demonstrating the nonclinical applicant’s position within the organization, a resume, relevant license/s, and a letter of recommendation from a supervisor attesting to the applicant’s level of responsibility within the organization. Nonclinical applicants will also need to submit a statement concerning their career and professional goals within the health care environment. Fellowship or certification by a recognized health certifying body is desirable, such as FACHE. (Successful past applicants and graduates have included physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, master’s degree-level social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dental hygienists, health care administrators, and athletic trainers.)

Please note, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required.

The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling admission basis throughout the year. Applicants can apply for admission for any one of four starting dates during any academic year. Each term runs for 12 weeks. Admission deadlines for submitted application and required documents are as follows:

Application Deadlines by Term

• Spring: December 2 - March 1
• Summer: March 2 - June 1
• Fall: June 2 - August 15
• Winter: August 16 - December 1

Before the applicant can be reviewed for possible admission, the following must be submitted:

• Completed Health Science Certificate application form.
• $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Unofficial transcript indicating a master’s degree, even if in progress. NOTE: Undergraduate transcripts are not required for review purposes.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of applicant's health care license (if applicable)
• Non-clinical applicants- Organizational chart demonstrating leadership position
• Non-clinical applicants – career and professional goals statement

Send transcripts and all required documents to:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
College of Health Care Sciences
Health Science Doctoral Admissions
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

1. Official and final transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate, professional, and graduate institutions of higher learning. Conferral degree and conferral date must be on the transcript(s) from where you earned a degree.

2. All coursework from international institution(s), Applicant is responsible for contacting one of the evaluation services listed here. The evaluation must be course by course including a cumulative GPA The official evaluation must be sent directly from the evaluation service to the NSU EPS address shown above for all documents:

   Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
   International Education Consultants
   7101 SW 102nd Avenue
   Miami, FL 33173
   Phone: (305) 273-1616
   Fax: (305) 273-1338
   https://www.jsilny.org/

   Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
   P.O. Box 415070
   Milwaukee, WI 53203
   (414) 289-3400
   www.ece.org

   World Education Services, Inc.
   P.O. Box 745
   Old Chelsea Station
   New York, NY 10113-0745
   (212) 966-6311
   www.wes.org

Overview

Our certificate programs may be completed in Telehealth, Global Health, or Education for Health Care Professionals. Concentrations and their curriculums may be found below. To view course descriptions and term offerings, please review our catalog.

Education for Health Care Professionals Concentration

The Education for Health Care Professionals concentration is designed to provide clinical and administrative health professionals with the theoretical and practical training necessary to enhance career mobility and professional advancement. The certificate program offers a concentration in essential areas of education using existing education for health care concentration coursework for those who do not need or desire a primary or secondary doctorate to achieve their career goals. The following courses are required for this certificate:

Global Health Concentration

The Global Health concentration prepares students to work internationally to address global health outcomes. The following are required courses for this program. Students must take four of the five offered courses to meet the concentration requirements. In addition, they can take either DHS 8400: Global Health Issues or DHS 8810: Global Epidemiology, whichever meets their professional development needs.

The program is designed to be completed in an online format. You’ll need an internet connection to access course materials and the online student center. As with most graduate programs of study, papers compose a large portion. Many courses also require a journal to be kept, as well as discussion board postings. Keep in mind, this is an online program. The majority of communications will be in writing.

Each professor determines the need for a textbook and online readings. You will be responsible for purchasing the required text(s) for each course. Because this is a doctoral level program, primary source readings, instead of textbooks, are emphasized. Use of the NSU library is required and is available at a distance.

The online courses work very much like a classroom and you will be required to interact with the professor and the other students in your virtual classroom, as well as adhere to any assignment due dates. There is an online student center where you can post messages, questions, and have chats with classmates. You will also find the schedule, course plans, links, library resources and much more.

How much time you spend will be based on several factors to include your study style, time management, the professors methods, and your study area.

We consider one class per semester to be full time. At one class per semester, each certificate can be completed in one year.