To meet the increasing need and demand for wellness-based education, Tai Sophia is offering the following five new graduate certificate programs in 2010:

  Health Coaching
Herbal Studies
Medical Herbalism
Transformative Leadership
Wellness Coaching


Classes for the Graduate Certificate in Transformative Leadership began in January and  applications are being accepted through February 15. 

Classes for the coaching and herbal programs begin in mid-April.

What is a graduate certificate?

A graduate certificate, also known as a post-baccalaureate certificate (PBC), is a formal, graduate-level academic award.  All of Tai Sophia’s new graduate certificate programs:

  • are offered in executive weekend format to accommodate working professionals
  • can be completed in 9 to 11 months, one weekend each month
  • consist of 12 or 15 graduate-level academic credits
  • are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)

In addition:

  • Licensed professionals enrolled in Tai Sophia graduate certificate programs can earn contact hours or continuing education units (CEUs).
  • Credits from Tai Sophia’s graduate certificate programs can be counted toward master’s degrees and other graduate-level programs.
  • Tai Sophia’s creative scheduling allows students to be enrolled in more than one graduate certificate program at a time. 

Why earn a graduate certificate?

A graduate certificate offers professionals and others seeking advanced education a quick way to enhance their current career, springboard to a new career, or apply new skills to their community, family and themselves.

How can I learn more?

Attend a Graduate School Open House, call Tai Sophia’s Office of Admissions at 410-888-9048 ext. 6647 to speak with an admissions counselor, or click on the program links above.  Financial aid and scholarships are available.




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