The new Certificate in Health Policy prepares undergraduate students to understand and shape health policy in Wisconsin and in the United States. Coursework includes an introduction to health policy, analytic skills for health policy, a specialization course from a variety of options across campus, and an applied fieldwork experience. Official program details can be found in The Guide.
In the interest of building a truly interdisciplinary experience, the Certificate welcomes majors across UW–Madison. More than 50 students entered our first cohort of students in January. The application will again be open November 1-30, 2022, and then in May 2023. In the meantime, courses you take will “count” prospectively toward the Certificate requirements.
Required Certificate courses
- Intro to Health Policy in the United States: Public Affairs 201 (3 credits)
- What Works in Health Policy? Public Affairs 281 (3 credits)
- Specialization course (3 credits)
- Internship/fieldwork (3 credits)
How to apply
The Certificate in Health Policy application is open November 1-30 and May 1-May 31 each year. In the meantime, courses you take will “count” prospectively toward the Certificate requirements.
As part of the application, you’ll need to prepare a short statement of interest outlining why you would like to complete the Certificate and how it complements your major and other studies.
When to apply
You have already taken, or have registered to take, Public Affairs 201, 281, or a specialization course.
You are at least a sophomore (in credits) with good academic standing with your college.
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Questions?
Contact Undergraduate Advisor Mary Michaud, MPP, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..