The MSU Denver Community Health Worker Certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill established Colorado Community Health Worker Core/Professional Competencies in the field and practice of Community Health Workers. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are critical members of the public health workforce that link communities to health and social programs to promote access to services and improve the quality and cultural responsiveness of care delivery.
The certificate includes 5 required courses (see below section) that align with the Colorado CHW Core/Professional Competencies. Students who complete the 5 courses will have demonstrated the acquisition of knowledge and skill in these identified competency areas. Students must maintain a “C” or better in all courses, and minimum GPA of 2.0 to earn the certificate.
The MSU Denver Community Health Worker Certificate program will be part of the Statewide CHW training structure, which will include a credentialling process. Upon completion of a credentialling exam, students may be entered into a statewide Community Health Worker Registry. For more information on this Statewide Community Health Worker structure, please visit the Colorado Department of Health & Environment, Community Health Worker Workforce website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/community-health-worker-workforce-development.
Advising:
Students should visit the Department of Health Professions Public Health Program website for advising support specific to this certificate program, other undergraduate degree information.
Academic Policies:
Academic policies and the Student Code of Conduct will be applied to all MSU Denver students, regardless of level. Students should review the MSU Denver Student Code of Conduct website.
