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Prepare to become an effective leader in clinical settings addressing the critical need to improve the quality of patient care outcomes. As a master's-prepared CNL, you will oversee the integration of care for diverse patient populations and will actively provide direct patient care in complex situations.

Diversify your career paths in the public sector by learning management essentials, proposal writing, fundraising, budgeting, policy-making and negotiation skills. Gain specialized knowledge for leadership roles in government agencies, non-profits and public services. This certificate program requires 12 credit hours.

Prepare for advanced research in cell regulation, signal transduction, gene expression and cancer biology. Work with a major advisor and the advisory committee to formulate your plan of study and research proposal, and monitor your progress. Deepen your practice through teaching assistantships, conference presentations and article submission opportunities.

Acquire a deep understanding of societal issues and enhance your research skills while earning your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years (depending on your course load). Engage in a rigorous curriculum encompassing core courses like Sociology of Religion, Juvenile Delinquency, Racial and Ethnic Inequality, and Urban Social Change.

Designed for previously certified/licensed teachers who are seeking an endorsement as an intervention specialist to teach gifted and talented learners