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
605-688-5178

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.

Requirements for Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate: 12 Credits

HSC 250 - Healthcare Terminology in the Clinical Setting (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
or BIOL/ NURS 285 Medical Terminology [HSDC] Credits: 3
or HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology [HSDC] Credits: 3
HSC 262 - Health Careers Exploration (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
or HSC 110 The Interprofessional Health Team [HSDC] Credits: 3
or HIM 150 Introduction to Digital Health Informatics & Information Management [HSDC] Credits: 3
MATH 103 - Mathematical Reasoning (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3 or higher MATH course
PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
or PSYC 101 - General Psychology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
or HDFS 210 - Lifespan Development (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3

Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate

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

Program Coordinator/Contact

Program Information

Requirements for Gateway to Health Sciences Certificate: 12 Credits

Total Required Credits: 12