Minors and Certificates

Gerontology Minor

Gerontology is the study of the human aging process, and this minor provides students with a fundamental overview of the field. Students learn about the physical, mental, and social changes of people as they age, as well the social welfare policy and programs related to the older person.

How to Declare

This minor is open to undergraduates of any major.  Contact your adviser to declare this minor and incorporate it into your degree plan.

Gerontology Minor Coursework

Health Data Management Minor

Learn how to manage health information systems to ensure health data remains private and secure, yet available to those who need it for appropriate care. This minor serves any student interested in a career in the rapidly growing field of health informatics and information management and is particularly well suited for degrees in health sciences, public health, business, and information technology management.

How to Declare

This minor is open to undergraduates of any major.  Contact your adviser to declare this minor and incorporate it into your degree plan. Prerequisites are built into this minor and some coursework may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.  

Health Data Management Minor Coursework

Disaster Preparedness and Response Certificate

Disasters are an important public health issue. During and following a disaster, public health professionals, first responders, and community officials work together to minimize death and injuries, prevent disease outbreaks and illnesses, and ensure safe housing and facilities for individuals and families. Public health has become increasingly focused on disaster preparedness, to prevent potential impacts on health care related facilities and services.

This certificate offers an opportunity for students to learn more about disaster preparedness and response, how to manage potential risks, how to track and follow-up on trends and outbreaks and how to communicate effectively during an emergency situation.

How to Declare

This certificate is open to undergraduates of any major. Contact your adviser to declare this certificate and incorporate it into your degree plan.

Disaster Preparedness and Response Certificate Coursework

Health Data Management Certificate

Discover what makes health data unique and build the skills necessary to ensure quality data is used to make informed decisions in our healthcare system. This certificate provides you with a foundation in health data content and data integrity to build skills in the management, interpretation, and presentation of data to a variety of stakeholders. Prerequisites are built into this certificate, and some coursework may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

How to Declare

This certificate is open to undergraduates of any major. Contact your adviser to declare this certificate and incorporate it into your degree plan. Prerequisites are built into this certificate, and some coursework may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Health Data Management Certificate Coursework

Health Navigator Certificate

The Health Navigator Certificate provides introductory education for frontline health workers to assist individuals and communities in navigating the U.S. community health, health care, and health insurance systems. Courses include the concepts of prevention and community health, health care, and accessing and analyzing health information.

How to Declare

This certificate is open to undergraduates of any major. Contact your adviser to declare this certificate and incorporate it into your degree plan.

Health Navigator Certificate Coursework

Principles of Grant Writing Certificate

Learn the fundamentals of successful grant writing through this undergraduate certificate. In just four classes, students acquire skills in technical communication, the principles of seeking out grant funding, proposal writing and strategic planning and project management.

Ideal for students who are interested in working in a variety of positions in both the nonprofit and public sector where grant funding is often critical to an organization’s budget.

How to Declare

This certificate is open to undergraduates of any major. Contact your adviser to declare this certificate and incorporate it into your degree plan.

Principles of Grant Writing Certificate Coursework

Public Health (Online) Certificate

Learn more about the Online Public Health Certificate

Please Note: Online certificates may require separate fees. Certificate requirements and fee information is available through the link.