Rural Health Certificate (Undergraduate)
Be the Difference in Rural Health
Are you interested in making a lasting impact by improving health care access and outcomes in rural communities? The rural health certificate prepares students to address the unique challenges of rural and resource-limited healthcare settings—equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to truly make a difference. Open to students from any major, this certificate is a valuable addition for those pursuing degrees in nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, health studies, nutrition and dietetics, or any pre-professional health track. Through focused coursework, you’ll explore rural health challenges, learn about innovative care delivery models like telehealth and mobile clinics, and build skills to work as part of an interprofessional care team. By graduation, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to deliver effective healthcare in rural settings, utilize emerging health technologies, and respond to the unique challenges rural communities face. The rural health certificate equips you to take meaningful action where it matters most.
- Are interested in rural health.
- Have a desire to help people.
- Enjoy science-based coursework.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are a good problem solver.
- Nurse
- Clinical medical laboratory scientist
- Dietician
- Healthcare administrator
