Admission 

To be admitted into the certificate program, the applicant must:

1. Be admitted to Wichita State University in a degree program or in nondegree seeking A status. All policies relative to admissions apply. International students will not be issued I-20 for certificate programs alone. International students may obtain this certificate only while concurrently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
2. Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.000 (on a 4.000 scale).

Program Requirements 

An undergraduate certificate in health equity and leadership allows undergraduate students and working professionals to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of public health. Those who complete the certificate will:

1. Learn about health disparities and health inequality through an interdisciplinary set of courses;
2. Be trained to identify the underlying causes of health inequities; and
3. Be trained to develop and lead the implementation of effective solutions.

Fifteen (15) total credit hours are required to complete the certificate. The courses must be taken in at least three departments across at least two colleges. An overall grade point average of at least 2.000 for all courses comprising the certificate program, and no grade below C, is required to earn the certificate.