Overview
This certificate program is designed for teachers in secondary education, anatomy instructors at community colleges, and others seeking post-baccalaureate education in the anatomical sciences. The program is offered jointly by College of Medicine and the College of Education. It offers a broad range of courses related to medical human anatomy and higher education, including anatomical knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and assessment skills.
The Anatomical Sciences Education certificate is especially designed for science teachers who teach anatomy at the high school or instructors at the college level. This program consists of 12 credits offered entirely online, 6 anatomy credits and 6 education credits. Upon completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate of Anatomical Sciences Education from the University of Florida.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
- Teachers in secondary education
- Anatomy instructors at community colleges
- Others seeking post-baccalaureate education in the anatomical sciences
Curriculum
Core Required
| Course # | Course title | credits | spring | summer | fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 5605 | Medical Anatomy | 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Anatomy Electives (select 1)
| Course # | Course title | credits | spring | summer | fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 5057 | Medical Cell Biology | 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GMS 5630 | Medical Histology | 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GMS 5604 | Medical Human Embryology | 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Education Electives (select 2)
| Course # | Course title | credits | spring | summer | fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDG 6356 | Teaching, Learning, and Assessment | 3 | ✔ | ||
| SCE 5140 | Science Curriculum Development | 3 | ✔ | ||
| SCE 5765 | Data-Driven Science Instruction | 3 | ✔ | ||
| EME 5207 | Designing Technology-Rich Curricula | 3 | ✔ | ||
| EME 5405 | Internet in K-12 Instruction | 3 | ✔ |
Tuition
Tuition is $550.00 per credit hour.
Students will also be expected to pay university fees, such as the Capital Improvement Trust Fund fee and technology fees, which amount to approximately $36 per credit hour. More information can be found at: http://www.fa.ufl.edu/bursar/current-students/
The program does not currently accept Employee Education Program (EEP) students.
Prerequisites
This program requires a BA or BS degree and a strong science foundation with at least five full semester courses related to biology, chemistry and/or physics.
Requirements for Graduation
In order to be awarded the certificate, students must have earned a minimum grade of C on all coursework with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.