Details: Health Science, Undergraduate Certificate

Undergraduate CertificateHealth Science

An undergraduate certificate in Health Science (UGC-HS) enables students and working professionals to deepen their understanding of the core concepts of clinical health science and the healthcare system. The UGC-HS prepares students to navigate the healthcare system effectively and offers a comprehensive introduction to the health sciences.

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Students examine a model of the human body in a classroom setting
 

Curriculum

The certificate program includes three required courses: Introduction to Aging Studies, Introduction to Public Health, and Introduction to U.S. Healthcare and Administration. Additionally, students choose one course from areas such as biology, chemistry, health ethics, or general health professions. The certificate can be completed entirely online within one academic year, with program entry available in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.  

Students can pursue this certificate concurrently with degree programs such as biology, chemistry, physics, exercise science, pre-med, social work, and clinical disciplines in the College of Health Professions and WSU Tech.

Credits earned as part of this certificate can also be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in health science.

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How to enroll

To add this certificate to your plan of study:

  • Log into the myWSU portal, find the Student Tools box (center of the page) and click on "Change my Major/Minor."
  • Click continue (this will show your current major and minor).
  • Click continue, then click "Add a certificate" and choose your certificate program. Click continue and submit request.
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