Admission
In order to be admitted into the certificate program, the applicant must:
- Be admitted to Wichita State University in a degree program or in nondegree seeking status. All 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 health science (UGC-HS) allows undergraduate students and working professionals to expand their knowledge in the fundamental concepts of clinical health science and the health care system. The UGC-HS prepares students in navigating the health care system and provides an introduction to the health sciences.
The UGC-HS comprises 15 total credit hours. Students who complete this certificate will have earned 15 of the required 54 program credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science in health science. This is equivalent to one full-time semester of coursework. The certificate may also be pursued concurrently with degree programs such as biology, chemistry, physics, exercise science, premed, social work and clinical disciplines in the College of Health Professions and WSU Tech.
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.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHS 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PHS 100 | Introduction to Aging Studies | 3 |
| PHS 325 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHS 410 | Interprofessionalism and Health Communication | 3 |
| PHS 613 | Healthcare Education and Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Assessment Measure: Students must complete a reflection describing how the certificate prepared them in navigating the health care system and expanded their knowledge of health sciences.