Graduate Certificate of Public Health
School of Arts and Sciences
Location: Online
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Gain an introduction to the exciting, varied, and increasingly pivotal field of public health.
Customize Your Introduction to Public Health
Your Educational Experience
If you pursue the Graduate Certificate of Public Health, you will choose four of six areas of study:
- Survey of Public Health
- Intro to Environmental Health
- Health Policy & Management
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Statistics of Clinical Research
- Health Epidemiology
The credits earned from this program can be applied to the Master of Public Health program.
For admission to the program, an applicant must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale or demonstrated experience in the public health field
- Statement of goals (500 words) that demonstrates an interest in and/or passion for public health
- Current resume demonstrating experience and/or education in public health or related discipline
The Certificate of Public Health is a 12-credit program. Students customize their certificate to their specific areas of interest by choosing four of the following 3 credit courses.
| COURSE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| PBH701 | Survey of Public Health |
| PBH705 | Intro to Environmental Health |
| PBH710 | Health Policy & Management |
| PBH715 | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| DRA807 | Statistics of Clinical Research |
| DRA809 | Health Epidemiology |
Total Required Credit Hours: 12 |
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