Our 12-credit health policy certificate complements many UW–Madison majors and equips you for a career as a health professional or in public health or healthcare consulting.
Requirements
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Introductory course | 3 credits
Public Affairs 201 | Introduction to Health Policy in the United States
Required courses can be completed in any order. Students report that taking Public Affairs 201 first provides an understanding helpful for other required courses.
Analytical skills course | 3 credits
Health policy specialization course | 3 credits
This course allows you to choose a course focused on policy-related issues in your major or area of policy interest (e.g., climate/environment, health economics, social policy, public health).
Internship or workshop course | 3 credits
During one semester or over a summer, you can complete a professional policy experience and a companion course. Or you can complete a workshop course in health policy.
- View course options in the Guide
- Review internship experiences from past students
