| Leadership Certificate: Frequently Asked Questions |
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How do I get technical assistance?Technical assistance is available through the University's ATN department at 962-HELP or go to help.unc.edu to use live chat support or to submit a support request online. You can also go through the course faculty and teaching assistants. How many courses can I take each semester?We require students to take only one course a semester. These are demanding graduate level courses. This program is designed for working professionals with full time jobs and family responsibilities. Most courses take 10-12 hours of course work per week/per course. Which courses do I have to take to complete the certificate?All together you must take four courses to complete the certificate. Only three courses are mandatory in the certificate program. The first is Project Management (PUBH 747), the second is Leadership (PUBH 791), and the third is Leadership Style Workshop (PUBH 790) which is a prerequisite for the required Leadership Course. The remaining 3 credit hours that are needed to complete the certificate can be taken form any of the other courses offered by the Public Health Leadership Program. How many hours a week do the courses take?Obviously, this varies from student to student. These are demanding graduate level courses. Many students have said that they were not prepared for the time commitment and had to adjust their time accordingly. The average number of hours per week/per course is 10-12. For some it is more and for others less. Do I have to submit a residency form (NC students) every semester?No, as long as you remain a continuing study student. If you choose to take either the spring or fall semester off you will need to submit a new form. Can I get financial aid?Unfortunately, there is no financial aid for the certificate program at this time. Here are a few URLs that you may be able to get information regarding scholarships and loans (please note that the following sites your are directed to are not UNC sites): (back to top)Will the Certificate program accept third party payments?The cashier office will not process third party payments. If the student's tuition is going to be paid via their employer, an invoice can be created in our office and sent to the employer/student or the student will need to pay the tuition and seek reimbursement directly from their employer. A receipt can be sent for reimbursement from our office. Tuition must be paid before a student can be registered for their course. Do I have to take all four courses to get the Certificate if I have already taken a leadership course?To get the Certificate, you must complete all four courses; at this time no courses can be transferred into the program. I have never taken an online course, what is it like? Do I have to be online at a certain time?No, you do not need to be online at a certain time. There are, however, specific activities that must be completed by a certain time. Each course consists of a mix of readings, group assignments through a discussion forum, individual assignments and audio/visual tutorials. Do students have access to Online Library Materials?The UNC-Chapel Hill Libraries license and provide access to many electronic databases and journals for the use of UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and students. Most electronic resources are accessible both on campus and from off campus locations. The resources are accessible from on-campus computers without a login and password. Will I be able to ask questions?All courses have a faculty member and teaching assistants that are very accessible via phone or email. I complete the certificate program, can I put some credentials (initials) after my name indicating my training?The short answer to this question is no. UNC does not confer a degree on Certificate graduates, but rather a Certificate in Public Health Leadership. You should put this on your resume/CV as part of your education and training, since it is a program you have completed and training/expertise you've developed. In general credentials or initials after one's name are reserved for nationally recognized and standardized academic programs. Nationally, Certificate programs vary widely in the type of training, number of hours, whether graduate credit is offered, etc., therefore there are no universally recognized and accepted initials which are appropriate to signify the completion of a Certificate program. Will the Certificate be listed on my transcript?Yes, after you complete the program, your transcripts will indicate not just your completed course work but also that you have earned this Certificate. Completing the Public Health Leadership Certificate represents a significant amount of work and 11-hours of graduate credit. It is an impressive accomplishment of which you should be very proud. We are pleased that UNC will similarly acknowledge your accomplishment on your transcripts. |
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| Last updated July 10, 2008 |
