specialization

Pediatric Medicine

This focused specialization is designed for students interested in exploring pediatric medicine. Get a comprehensive overview of the field to see if it's right for you, or enhance your application for medical schools. Offered 100% online.

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This program is perfect for...

Pre-medical and pre-health students who would like to be more attractive candidates to medical schools’ or other health professional schools’ admissions boards
Pre-medical and pre-health students who would like to explore the field of pediatrics to determine if it’s a specialty they would like to pursue
Students planning to enter the specialty of pediatric medicine who would like more information on the field
Health care professionals looking for more knowledge in the field of pediatrics

What you can learn.

Explore key principles in the science and practice of pediatrics
Learn the different subspecialties of pediatrics
Recognize similarities and differences between adult and pediatric medicine
Understand the core skills required in the practice of pediatric genetics
Understand the role of pediatric genetics in the public health sphere

About this program.

The Pediatric Medicine specialization is designed for students interested in exploring the specialty. This program is for pre-medical and pre-health students, as well as professionals already working in health care who seek more knowledge of the field of pediatrics.

This fully online specialization consists of only two courses and is open to all students. Students can complete both courses back-to-back in Spring and Summer quarter, and complete the specialization within 6 months (2 quarters).

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (2)

Required Courses

Pediatric Genetics: Teratology, Dysmorphology, and Developmental Delay

NURSING X 456.1

Typically Offered: Summer

Introduction to Pediatrics and Child Health

HLT POL X 456

Typically Offered: Spring

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

50.00

Estimated Program Tuition

1560.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

200.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

Internships
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