Center for Arts in Medicine

Arts in Public Health Online Graduate Certificate

Frequent Questions

What is the total tuition cost?

Cost per Credit Hour: $660
Online Graduate Certificate in Arts in Public Health, Total: $7,920

How long are each of the terms?

Most courses are offered in 8-week sessions, but some courses are 16 weeks (the practicum, evaluation, and capstone projects, along with some electives).

What are the application deadlines?

We are always reviewing applications, so you may apply at any time for either of the two start dates. For more information, contact a Graduate Programs Advisor at artsinmedicine@arts.ufl.edu.

How quickly are students able to complete the program?

The graduate certificate programs take roughly 8-10 months.

Are there any prerequisites?

Yes. Please review the application procedures in the How to Apply section.

Are there any live components to the program?

Bi-weekly phone calls with faculty are included in the practicum course. Students may also choose to interact with other students via phone or Skype during group projects.

Is financial aid available?

Please review the tutuition and financial aid information in the How to Apply section.

Can students complete the program part-time?

Yes. Students can complete assignments on a schedule that works for them.

What is the “Creating for the Health of It” online module?

This module is designed to prepare students and professionals to begin the UF Center for Arts in Medicine’s online graduate programs, including the MA in Arts in Medicine, the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Medicine, and the Graduate Certificate in Arts in Public Health. Through this module, students come to understand the basic concepts that shape the field of arts in medicine and become familiar with the basic applications and professional opportunities available.

For more information, contact a Graduate Programs Advisor at (352) 273-1488.

How many hours should students devote to coursework each week?

Each 3-credit, 8-week course requires approximately 16 hours of active time per week. However, this time will vary depending on the individual.

What support services does UF offer online students?
  • Gator Careerlink – This career resource guide provides degree seeking students access to full and part-time opportunities, internships, co-ops, information sessions, workshops, career fair information, networking opportunities, mock interview options, career planning appointments, and so much more.
  • 24/7 Tech Support – The e-Learning Help Desk and e-Libraries Help Desk sites are always available to answer any questions you may have.
What is the practicum?

The Arts in Medicine (AIM) Graduate Practicum provides students with opportunities to undertake hands-on work with a particular health related population at a clinical or community site. The goal of the practicum is to give students the chance to apply their knowledge of arts in medicine academic theory and understanding of professional proficiencies to healthcare, or community‐based, hands‐on practice. Students are expected to act as a facilitator of arts activities within the Practicum.

On‐site Practicum activities may include facilitation of individual or group art activities, public performances or events, or other arts activities as proposed by the student and approved by the CAM faculty, course instructor, and on‐site supervisor. The AIM Graduate Practicum course runs over 16 weeks. The practicum hours should be completed over 12 weeks. Students should plan to begin the hands‐on practicum work facilitating the arts to participants at the site no later than the fourth week of the course.

What is the capstone?

The Capstone provides an opportunity for students to design their own ultimate challenge and hands-on learning experience as the culmination of their MA in Arts in Medicine degree. The Capstone includes a project that they undertake and an assessment of that project, which can be either research or evaluation. In the capstone, students may choose to take an active role as an artist facilitator or they may take a more administrative role as a project director. The Capstone course will span 16 weeks, including completion of the final paper.

Prior to undertaking the Capstone, students register for the Capstone Proposal course. During that eight-week course, students develop the Capstone plan, undertake an exhaustive literature review, and write the Capstone Proposal. They then typically have eight weeks before beginning to work on details of their plan, which may require IRB approval if human research is undertaken.

While the MA in Arts in Medicine is a nonthesis degree program, the Capstone is equivalent to a thesis in that it asks students to undertake a significant project and conduct an equally significant assessment of that project. Within the Capstone Proposal and Capstone courses, students enjoy tremendous support from faculty and peers. At the completion of Capstone, students have prepared themselves to achieve their professional goals. Final Capstone papers are retained in the UF Libraries.

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