Students who successfully complete Tai Sophia Institute’s new graduate certificate programs will earn 12 - 15 graduate-level academic credits. In addition, licensed and certified professional also may earn continuing education units or contact hours towards credentialing requirements for select professions.
The following list describes the current status of approvals from, or applications to, professional credentialing agencies for the following Tai Sophia graduate certificate programs:
Graduate Certificate in Health Coaching (188 Contact Hours or CEU's)
For Nurses:
This activity has been submitted to the Maryland Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
For Social Workers:
Tai Sophia is an Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Category One Continuing Education.
For Dietitians:
Tai Sophia coursework is accepted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education Units.
For Acupuncturists:
Tai Sophia has been recognized by the Maryland Acupuncture Board to provide Continuing Education Units for licensed acupuncturists.
Graduate Certificate in Herbal Studies (150 CEU's)
For Social Workers:
Tai Sophia is an Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Category One Continuing Education.
For Dietitians:
Tai Sophia coursework is accepted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education Units.
For Acupuncturists:
Tai Sophia has been recognized by the Maryland Acupuncture Board to provide Continuing Education Units for licensed acupuncturists.
Graduate Certificate in Medical Herbalism (150 Contact Hours or CEU's)
For Nurses:
This activity has been submitted to the Maryland Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
For Social Workers:
Tai Sophia is an Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Category One Continuing Education.
For Dietitians:
Tai Sophia coursework is accepted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education Units.
For Acupuncturists:
Tai Sophia has been recognized by the Maryland Acupuncture Board to provide Continuing Education Units for licensed acupuncturists.
Graduate Certificate in Transformative Leadership (163 CEU's)
For Social Workers
Tai Sophia is an Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Category One Continuing Education.
For Dietitians:
Tai Sophia coursework is accepted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education Units.
For Acupuncturists:
Tai Sophia has been recognized by the Maryland Acupuncture Board to provide Continuing Education Units for licensed acupuncturists.
Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching (150 CEU's)
For Coaches:
The International Coach Federation (ICF) has approved the Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching in the following categories:
ICF Core Competencies: 120 hours
Personal Development: 37.5 hours
For Social Workers:
Tai Sophia is an Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Category One Continuing Education.
For Dietitians:
Tai Sophia coursework is accepted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education Units.
For Acupuncturists:
Tai Sophia has been recognized by the Maryland Acupuncture Board to provide Continuing Education Units for licensed acupuncturists.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 410-888-9048 ext. 6647 or .