Health Care Policy and Delivery ,Certificate
Administration, Health Administration, Health Policy, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Strategy, design, healthcare administration, leadership
Expand your career opportunities and enhance your expertise in health care systems by developing a comprehensive understanding of business, administration, leadership and policy within health care settings.
The health care policy and delivery certificate program offers students a comprehensive overview of key principles in health systems, including management, economics and program oversight within health care settings.
The curriculum emphasizes the business of medicine, administration, leadership and policy. Students can choose to take an internship course to further apply and integrate these core concepts.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in health care policy and delivery consists of 18 credit hours, of which 15 must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
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HCD 302 Health Care Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HCD 330 Health Care Systems in the U.S.
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HCD 332 Population Health Policy and Legislation
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HCD 402 Health Economics
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HCD 403 Process Engineering
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in health care administration and policy; BS in health sciences
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Implement effective management approaches to improve processes to positively impact patients and populations.
- Analyze how policy and economics influence professional health service delivery
Graduates who have obtained the certificate in health care policy and delivery may be more marketable for employment opportunities and better prepared to enter postgraduate degree programs. The program is particularly relevant for future medical practitioners who intend to serve in a private practice because it broadens their understanding of the business side of U.S. health care systems. Entry-level opportunities in the field include program or clinical administration, advocacy and quality improvement. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
