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Veterans Advocacy Certificate

Veterans dedicate their lives to defending our freedom, yet many face significant medical, legal and social challenges when transitioning to civilian life. The Veterans Advocacy Certificate (100% online) prepares students to work with veterans, equipping them with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective advocacy in health and legal matters. 

This online certificate enables students to understand military culture and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, address health needs and disparities, including emotional and mental health support and healthcare challenges, and respond to civil legal issues while shaping the development of law and public policy related to veterans’ needs. 

Through interdisciplinary coursework, students gain insight into the social, legal, and healthcare challenges impacting veterans, empowering them to advocate for comprehensive and culturally competent support and care.

At µÛÍõ»áËù’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, you can obtain your Veterans Advocacy Certificate at an affordable cost and 100% online, while gaining greater insight and perspective into this special population.

Admissions Requirements

Students are encouraged to apply for the certificate in their freshman or sophomore year to help ensure timely completion of the certificate requirements. There are no requirements beyond university admission requirements. 

Curriculum

The total number of credit hours required for completion of the certificate is 12.

The minimum GPA required for the certificate is a 2.0.

Note: Several of the SOC courses are available through in-person instruction if desired.

Core Courses
  • IHS 4400: Veterans Health: United States Military Culture and History — 3 Credit Hours
  • SOC 3340: Veterans in Society — 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses

You'll select 2 of the following elective courses for a total of 6 credit hours.

  • IHS 3240: Overview of Healthcare Advocacy — 3 Credit Hours
  • IHS 3403: Female Veterans’ Health — 3 Credit Hours
  • IHS 4245: Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare — 3 Credit Hours
  • IHS 4404: LGBTQ+ Veterans and Healthcare — 3 Credit Hours
  • SOC 3325: Access to Justice — 3 Credit Hours
  • SOC 3650: Sociology of Mental Illness — 3 Credit Hours

Career Opportunities

The Veterans Advocacy Certificate creates a continuum for undergraduate students who wish to support veterans. Those who complete the certificate can transition seamlessly into the graduate Veterans Health Certificate and, potentially, the Master of Integrated Health Studies, as it is a stackable certificate master’s program in which the Veterans Health Certificate is an option.

Interested in a Master's Degree?

The undergraduate Veterans Advocacy Certificate may create a great opportunity for health care students to transition seamlessly into the graduate-level Veterans Health Certificate. The Veterans Health Certificate can then be stacked with other programs to obtain a Master of Integrated Health Studies.

Graduate students can simply choose any two of the following designated graduate-level certificates and complete a set of core courses:

  • Questions?

    If you have questions or would like more information about Veterans Advocacy Certificate, please contact Tobe Gillogly.

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