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Build a strong foundation for your healthcare career with ASU’s Health Education Foundations Certificate

Get started on healthcare education courses that will provide a broad introduction to a degree in healthcare with the flexibility to explore your interests.

About the certificate

Sharpen your knowledge in health education, healthcare ethics, anatomy and the healthcare system in these widely applicable health education courses. 

In this online program, you’ll work through five ASU Universal Learner Courses. You only pay $25 to begin a course, and $400 at the end of each course to convert the course for credit.

Upon completion, you’ll receive a College Foundations Certificate in Health Education from ASU, as well as 13 credit hours that you can apply towards a bachelor’s degree.

Total cost: $1,700

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Jobs in health education are expected to increase by 7 percent between 2023 and 2033 with 6,700 projected in health education each year.

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Health education encompasses areas like nursing, corporate wellness, health policy, health promotion, nutrition educator, epidemiologist and more.

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Potential degrees include: aging, nutrition and health, biomedical informatics, clinical exercise, community health, integrative health, kinesiology, nursing and sports science.

Successfully complete these courses to earn your certificate!

Each course is only $25 to enroll and you only pay $400 to earn credit when you receive a grade that you’re satisfied with.

HCR 220

Introduction to the Health Professions and the US Healthcare System

HCR 210

Ethics for the Healthcare Professional

HCR 230

Culture & Health

BIO 160

Introduction to Anatomy
& Physiology

How it works

Get set up

Register and log in to the learner portal.

Sign up for your first course

Verify your identity then pay just $25 to start your first course.

Take course

Complete assignments. Take the exam. Earn a grade that meets your satisfaction.

Get academic credit

Pay just $400 to add this to your ASU transcript.

Repeat steps 2-4 for required courses

Once all courses are complete, and you convert each course for credit. You’ll receive an ASU College Foundations Certificate.

Why pursue this certificate with ASU?

Start today

Open to all learners—no application required.

Earn college credit

Earn transferable credits that can be applied toward a degree at ASU or other accredited universities.

Receive an industry-aligned credential

Your certificate demonstrates your readiness for further academic or career pursuits.

Earn admission to ASU

For learners 22 and older, successful completion of this certificate with a 2.75 GPA meets the aptitude requirements for general university admission to ASU. Learners 21 or younger will need to complete 12 additional credits before earning admission. Learn more about ASU Earned Admission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to apply to ASU?

No, anyone who is not enrolled at ASU can work towards Career Foundation and Career Mastery Certificate courses — no application required. Upon completion, you’ll get a certificate with the ASU logo, your name and the name of the certificate you completed, along with transferable college credits.

How do I get started?

It’s easy! Begin completing the courses listed on the specific certificate page. Once you successfully complete all the courses required for a given certificate, you will receive an email containing your certificate.

When can I start a course?

You can enroll at any time. Many courses are on-demand, meaning you can start and finish on your own schedule. Some courses run in an 8-week session with specific start and end dates. Each course start date is listed on the course page.

How do these courses appear on my transcript?

These courses appear identically to a course you would take online or on campus as an enrolled ASU student — you can find instructions from your myASU homepage under “My Classes.”

How long does it take to earn a certificate?

The program consists of four courses. Learners typically complete the program in 6-12 months.

Have questions? We’re here to help!

Support Coaches are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST.

Feel free to leave messages after business hours — we’ll follow up with you as soon as we’re back online. 

Phone

844-448-7707

Email

ulcourses@asu.edu

Live chat

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your future?

Take the first step towards earning college credits with flexible, affordable courses designed to fit your lifestyle.

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Universal Learner Courses for high school students

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