Admission

To be admitted into the undergraduate certificate in aging studies for health professionals program, the applicant must:

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

Program Requirements

An undergraduate certificate in population health (UGC-PH) provides foundational knowledge in public and community health, epidemiology, aging, cultural competence and health communication. Students develop practical skills to assess and address health disparities, engage diverse populations, and promote wellness across the lifespan.

The UGC-PH comprises 18 total credit hours. Students who complete this certificate will have earned 15 of the required 60 program credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science in health management. This is equivalent to one full-time semester of coursework. The certificate may also be pursued concurrently with degree programs such as health management, social work, psychology, exercise science, anthropology and clinical disciplines in the College of Health Professions.

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.