What You’ll Learn
Our advanced graduate certificate provides a foundation in public health for those students wishing to expand their knowledge of the field and enhance other areas of study or expand their skills for working in health-related settings.
Curriculum
Delivery Mode:- 100% online
Students earning an advanced certificate in public health will be well-positioned to assist with public health-related needs in the community. The 15-credit advanced certificate is fully transferrable to the public health (MPH) program should one desire to continue their training in public health. These courses are based on the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Competencies.
Career Outlook
As communities focus more on the health of their citizens, the demand for public health workers has increased. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 7% increase in occupations in the fields of life, physical, and social sciences. Healthcare occupations are expected to be one of the fastest-growing occupational sectors, with an expected growth of 14% between 2018 and 2028 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019).
Graduates of our advanced certificate program are better positioned to work in public health settings such as local health departments, social service programs and non-profits, hospitals, and healthcare systems.
Program Eligibility
- Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) at least two semesters of anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 or one semester of survey of anatomy and physiology.
- Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) one semester of statistics at the undergraduate level.
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Application Process
All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.
- Determine your applicant type
- Submit application
- Request all official transcripts
- Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
- International applicants must also submit international materials
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Deadlines
Fall Semester: April 1
Summer Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: December 1
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Engaged Learning
Whether you are new to Public Health or already have an established career in the field, our interactive, experience-rich program will allow you to build on the skills you already have while learning new strategies and approaches to positively impact the health of the communities you serve.
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Financing Your Education
Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.
What’s Next?
Start Your Application
Complete our multi-part application with the Center for Graduate Studies.
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