About this Program
College: Pharmacy
Credits: 12-15
Subplan Code: PHM_GCT20
Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy
A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:
- Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
- Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
- Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
- Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.
For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 6051 | Principles of Community Engagement Research for Health Equity | 2 |
| PHA6XXX Interdisciplinary Conference in Health Equity (2 Semesters) | 0 | |
| PHA6XXX Interdisciplinary Health Equity Capstone | 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Pharmacy (Current Topics on Health Disparities) | ||
| Health Disparities in the United States | ||
| Nursing Science in Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations | ||
| Health Disparities | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Optional | 0-3 | |
PHA 6XXX Health Disparities Research 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 12-15 | |
- 1
The research experience is optional for those interested in research so they will still need to complete the 12 credits + 3 credits for research experience. 15 credits in total.
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHC 6937 | Special Topics in Public Health (Fundamentals of Health Literacy) | 1-6 |
| PHC 6447 | “Epidemic of Inequality”: The Ecology of HIV Across American Communities. | 3 |
| PHC 6937 | Special Topics in Public Health (Social Stratification and Health) | 1-6 |
| SYA 7933 | Special Study in Sociology (Social Network Analysis) | 3 |
| SYA 7933 | Special Study in Sociology (Medical Sociology) | 3 |
| SYA 7933 | Special Study in Sociology (Mental Health & Illness) | 3 |
| SYA 7933 | Special Study in Sociology (Sexualities and Gender) | 3 |
| SYD 7801 Reproduction and Gender | ||
| SYP 6735 | Sociology of Aging and the Life Course | 3 |
| HSC 5657 | Health and End-of-Life Issues | 3 |
| HSC 5576 | Nutrition Education for Special Populations | 3 |
| HSC 5626 | Minority Health Issues | 3 |
| HSC 6575 | Women's Health Issues | 3 |
| HSC 6595 | HIV/AIDS Education | 3 |