*This program is not currently accepting applications.*
This interdisciplinary graduate certificate in health policy will provide you with a basic understanding of the societal and personal factors that form the foundation for health policy and skills in policy analysis, policy development and advocacy for policy adoption. This certificate plan includes information about the social determinants of health that policy makers must consider in making fair and equitable policy and the policy development process. If you are currently employed in the health field you become better equipped to work with health policy makers at the local, state and federal government levels and with tribal nation government.
Some people want to help more than one person at a time. They want to make a difference for an entire population, and sometimes institutions and society need to change in order to make that difference. This certificate will help you develop the policy knowledge and skills to:
* Make that change happen
* Identify social and personal determinants of health important in policy development
* Analyze institutional policies, ordinances or legislation
* Write policy for an agency, a company or a nation
* Influence policy makers on the job, or at the local, state or national level
* Advocate for change in your community or your country
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
| Major GPA | 3.0 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Take the following 15 units with a minimum GPA of 3.0:
Required Courses (9 units)
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.