The Graduate Certificate in Public Health (GCPH) is a 15-credit hour program of study. The content is the same as the core courses taught in the Master of Public Health degree program. All courses have been specially designed and developed for students currently working in public health or in a related field. The following information is provided in compliance with U.S. Department of Education Regulations.
Students can generally complete the GCPH in one academic year (three semesters) if pursuing the program part-time. Close to 70% of Institute of Public Health certificate students complete the program in one academic year.
Occupations by names and Standard of Classification (SOC) codes that the Graduate Certificate in Public Health begins to prepare students to enter:
51.2201 Public Health, General
11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers Bright Outlook
21-1091.00 Health Educators
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
25-1071.00 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health will offer strong foundations in public health theory, research, and practice, for example:
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is not a credentialing or licensure program. If you are seeking information related to the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), please visit http://www.nchec.org/.
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour:
Mandatory Student Fees per Term:
Books and Supplies per Term
Room and Board per Term:
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All figures are estimates only and subject to change without notice. Please click here for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.
