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.