Graduate Academic Certificates

A graduate academic certificate is an academic credential earned by completion of focused graduate course work. The course offerings allow a student to obtain specialized training in an area that will complement their Doctor of Pharmacy courses. Graduate academic certificates require completion of four graduate courses and will appear on student transcripts. Currently, two certificate programs are available to students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Health Care Business Management The Health Care Business Management Graduate Academic Certificate will enhance your adaptability to the increasingly complex health care environment and provides you with the foundational knowledge to manage or be the proprietor of a health care practice, such as a pharmacy. Three electives in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum can be used to meet the 12 credit-hour requirement for this certificate.

Health Care Quality and Patient Safety The Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Graduate Academic Certificate will help you gain the skills and expertise to become an effective leader in the growing field of quality and safety practitioners. The core of the certificate is comprised of four courses. Three electives in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum can be used to meet the 12 credit-hour requirement for this certificate.

Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs The Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs Graduate Academic Certificate will help you develop foundational skills required for healthcare professionals to work in a variety of disciplines within the pharmaceutical industry. Upon completion, the certificate will help you become a competitive candidate in securing a fellowship in the pharmaceutical industry. Three electives in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum can be used to meet the 12 credithour requirement for this certificate.