Anatomy Certificate

Program Description:

The anatomy certificate program is a two-semester, post-baccalaureate program. The program provides graduate-level education in human anatomy through the required Human Gross Anatomy course. Students fulfill the required 12 credit hours from the following courses related to the anatomical discipline – Human Microanatomy, Human Embryology, Human Neurobiology and Medical Cell Biology and Physiology.

The program is applicable to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, athletic trainers, health and physical education majors and others in allied health disciplines. The intensive course work requires a full-time commitment.

Admissions Requirements:

Applicants for admission are expected to meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School with regular or nondegree status. Students must complete Human Gross Anatomy (required), along with a combination of electives (Human Microanatomy, Human Embryology, Human Neurobiology and Medical Cell Biology and Physiology) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above to earn a certificate.

Program Requirements:

I. Required Courses

ANT 7110 - Human Gross Anatomy Credit Hour(s): 6

II. Electives

ANT 7150 - Advanced Human Embryology Credit Hour(s): 3
ANT 7210 - Human Microanatomy Credit Hour(s): 3
ANT 7310 - Human Neurobiology Credit Hour(s): 4
PN 6300 - Medical Cell Biology and Physiology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Hours

Note(s):

For the Certificate Program, students must successfully complete three of the four core anatomy graduate courses and accumulate a minimum of 12 credit hours. Consequently, there are two combinations of courses that will fulfill the requirements for the Certificate in Anatomy. These are the minimum requirements; a student is not prohibited from taking additional courses in Anatomy or other related disciplines.