Available in Fall 2024:
Certificate in Health Administration or Health Policy
- Two new Penn State certificate opportunities with specialized microcredentials
- 7 weeks online
- stackable credits to build upon
Accelerated Health Care Certificates
Whether you’re seeking a career in the fast-growing world of health care or already working in the field and want to advance, we have the perfect credential options to fit your needs!
Choose from accelerated seven-week courses or full semester options that are taught by industry experts and offered entirely online. Take up to four courses per semester or learn at a more relaxed pace to accommodate your schedule.
Choose Your Track:
Health Administration Certification:
Enhance your skills in management, finance, and human resources to work in settings, including hospitals, physician practices, pharmaceuticals, device manufacturing, and more. Courses include:
- Introduction to Health Services Organization
- Introduction to Data in Health Care Systems
- Health Care Payment
- Health Services Policy Issues
- Population Health and Health Care
Health Care Administration:
Earn credentials around regulation, quality improvement, policy establishment and more to enhance your career opportunities in government, public health, consulting organizations, or research firms. Courses include:
- Introduction to Health Services Organization
- Introduction to Data in Health Care Systems
- Health Care Payment
- Financial Decisions in Health Care
- Health Systems Management
Both offer credit certificate [AY1] that can count toward a bachelor’s degree, if you choose to pursue!
Learn more by filling out the Request for Information form
To apply for the program, please complete the Undergraduate Nondegree Enrollment Form, print and return to Registrar, Danyell Fondl - [email protected].
To speak to Program Coordinator directly contact:
Dr. Anita Yuskauskas
Health Policy and Administration Program Coordinator
610-285-5000 | [email protected]