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Courses

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Who Should Earn This Certificate?

This certificate is a good fit for students who want a structured way to explore health sciences before selecting a major or professional pathway. It is also a strong option for students who want to build a foundation in medical terminology, health careers exploration and related general education coursework.

Particularly valuable for students interested in:

• Exploring health care careers and pathways before committing to a specific program
• Building foundational medical terminology for future health care coursework
• Strengthening math skills needed for health care program education
• Developing background knowledge in ethics, psychology or lifespan development relevant to health care

Career Paths

Career paths may include:

Further study in nursing, allied health or other health sciences programs

Health care support and clinic roles (depending on additional training/credentials)

Health informatics and health information roles (with additional coursework/credentials)

Pre-professional preparation for a variety of health-related careers

Program Highlights

• Identifies key skills, competencies and knowledge needed for health care professions
• Builds medical terminology knowledge and applies it to case study contexts
• Strengthens mathematical skills required for health care program coursework
• Provides foundational concepts in ethics, psychology or lifespan development that support health care education
• Flexible course availability on campus and online (as scheduled)

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet 91ÖÆƬ³§ State University admission requirements. .

Cost

Tuition and fees are determined by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

View current tuition and costs.

Contact

Questions? Contact the College of Arts and Sciences at 605-626-2601 or julie.backous@91ÖÆƬ³§.edu.