U-HLTHPL-C - Health Policy Certificate

To complete the certificate, students must:

• complete two health policy-related co-curricular experiences (one or more than 150 hours and a second of more than 300 hours)

• develop a public-facing e-portfolio

• complete the introductory course PUBPOL 165 (Introduction to the United States Health Care System)

• complete the capstone course HLTHPOL 480 (Capstone Seminar for Certificate in Health Policy)

• complete two elective courses

The two electives may be drawn from a list of pre-approved electives or may be selected from outside this list with the approval of the Faculty Director. Both elective courses may also be used to satisfy the requirements of any major, minor, or other certificate program.

Sequencing is an important feature of the certificate. Students should declare their intention to pursue this certificate as early as possible, but no later than the drop/add deadline in the fall of their junior year. Also, neither of the two electives may count toward the certificate if it is taken before the introductory course. Finally, the capstone course may not be taken until the introductory course, two elective courses and the two learning experiences are completed.