Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate: Foundational Public Health Practice

Overview

An undergraduate certificate in Foundational Public Health Practice (UGC-FPHP) equips students and working professionals with essential knowledge in core public health concepts. This certificate program prepares students to navigate the healthcare system, understand the significance of environmental health, and comprehend the impact of public health policies on our world.

Curriculum

• The certificate program can be completed entirely online within one academic year.
• Students can start the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
• This certificate can be pursued concurrently with degree programs such as anthropology, biology, business management, general business, 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 management - public health concentration.

Enrollment

• 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.