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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online, SDBOR System Certificate


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Heidi Mennenga, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Department of Undergraduate Nursing
Wagner Hall 373
605-688-6924 or 1-888-216-9806 ext. 2

Program Information

The Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate provides a jump start for students with a career interest in health sciences. Students will explore the various roles of health professionals within a healthcare team and familiarize themselves with essential healthcare terminology. Additionally, students will complete math and social science courses that are prerequisites for many degrees in health and human services.

Course Delivery Format

The program provides courses online and face-to-face on campus.

Requirements for Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate: 12 Credits


Total Required Credits: 12


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