Health Programming Certificate

Melinda Novik, Program Coordinator
Phone: 417-836-3168
Email: MelindaNovik@MissouriState.edu

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Health Programming provides a 12-hour graduate level academic experience. The program involves an in depth study of the methods, theory, approaches and evaluation strategies to health education programs for those that are already working in the field but do not have advanced academic preparation as well as those planning to enter related health fields. All coursework must be approved by the program director. Students must choose the certificate option prior to completing coursework and may not retroactively choose the certificate option based on unsatisfactory progress in the Health Promotion and Wellness Management Master’s Degree option.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
A cumulative GPA (of all coursework) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Two or more years of experience in the health field (to be determined by the graduate program director)
Submission of a professional statement of work experience and current resume

Program Requirements

Required Courses Credit Hours: 6

Complete Two Courses From the Following List Credit Hours: 6

Requirements for Completion of Certificate

Maintain a 3.00 GPA on all coursework used toward the certificate. No course with a grade of C- or below can be used for the program.
Completion of all advisor-approved coursework.
Successful completion of comprehensive examinations.