Clinician-Administrator Transition Graduate Certificate

Why Earn the Clinician-Administrator Transition Graduate Certificate?

In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, aspiring clinicians need more than just clinical expertise—they need the skills to lead, strategize, and innovate within their organizations. Through this program, students will acquire essential tools and insights to understand the inner workings of the healthcare environment and become transformative leaders capable of navigating the complexities of modern healthcare systems. Whether students aim to transition into a leadership role, enhance their current practice, or broaden their knowledge, the Clinician-Administrator Transition Graduate Certificate will equip students with the business acumen and strategic insight necessary to drive meaningful change in their future working environments.

Graduates frequently find policy and leadership positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, health agencies, outpatient centers and other health care settings, or are promoted within their existing settings.

Build Your Skill Set

The CAT program emphasizes the practical application of administrative theory to health care settings. Students who complete the CAT certificate will demonstrate:

• knowledge of leadership and strategic management strategies for high-performing health care organizations;
• skills in financial management and reimbursement strategies for health care organizations;
• ability to build, facilitate and support diverse, interdisciplinary teams;
• knowledge of recruitment and retention techniques for health care workforce management;
• ability to apply metrics and tools used in health care quality and safety practices.

Certificate Requirements

View the certificate requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

Online Options

This program is offered 100% online.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

View admission requirements and deadlines to apply to the program.

Why Towson University?

Convenient Course Work

If the demands of work and home are a concern, all courses are offered online to better meet the needs of working professionals with busy schedules.

A Competitive Edge

This program will give you a clinical and managerial edge in your field. With a faculty of experienced and highly trained professionals, you will learn the latest developments in the theory and practice of managing health care settings, supervising staff and developing health programs and policy.