Graduate Certificate in Rural Health
The Rural Health Certificate is an online program.
Admission Requirements
For Admission into the Rural Health (RH) Certificate Program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- The student must apply to and meet all criteria for admission to the Graduate School.
- Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point of at least 3.0 in upper-division (3000-4000 level) courses. All applicants must submit official college transcripts to the ISU Graduate School.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a non-relative individual familiar with applicant’s academic or professional abilities (no personal references).
- Submit a typed essay (one to two pages, single-spaced) describing applicant’s interest in pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Rural Health and vision of how it will facilitate the applicant’s career goals.
- International students: please note that this is an online program. International students will not be able to obtain an F1 student visa to study in the United States.
General Requirements
Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Rural Health must complete a minimum of 15 credits of coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
All students must maintain a satisfactory record of scholarship. A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better is required for any graduate degree or certification at Idaho State University. Students who earn a grade below a B- in a core course will be required to retake that course. Students who earn grades below a B- in two courses may be dismissed from the program.
Students who complete and are awarded the Graduate Certificate in Rural Health may transfer up to 9 credits from the certificate program in the MPH program. Admission and completion of the certificate do not guarantee admission into the MPH program. Courses completed in the certificate program must have a grade of B or above to transfer into the MPH program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Required Courses (9 Credits) | 9 | |
| Health Topics: The Rural West | ||
| Rural Health Systems | ||
| Partnering for Rural Health | ||
| Electives* (6 credits) | 6 | |
| Health Care of Rural Communities | ||
| Research and Practice in Rural and Global Communities | ||
| Rural Healthcare Management | ||
| Idaho History | ||
| Global Idaho | ||
| Survey of Native American Languages | ||
| Native American Arts | ||
| Federal Indian Law | ||
| Tribal Governments | ||
| Spanish for the Health Professions | ||
| Spanish Internship | ||
| Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Community and Regional Planning | ||
| Historical Geography of Idaho | ||
| Other Electives as Approved by the Department | ||
| *Credits for individual course electives may vary. Confirm credit hours within course catalog or with advisor. | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |