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Certificate Program Application

CERTIFICATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

In order to be admitted to the Graduate Certificate Program in Public Health, you must:

  • The completed College of Health and Human Sciences Application for Graduate Study AND the Institute of Public Health’s Supplemental Application for Admission. To obtain the application materials please go to the Instructions and Forms page or contact the Office of Academic Assistance College of Health and Human Sciences at 404-413-1000.
  • Submit the $50.00 Application Fee. A check or money order (in U.S. currency) should be made payable to Georgia State University. This fee is nonrefundable.
  • Submit two (2) transcripts from each college and/or university attended. Transcripts are required regardless of length of stay or if the grades are listed on another school's transcript. You will collect and submit all unopened transcripts. If needed, Transcript Request forms can be downloaded.
  • Three references from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic, professional and intellectual abilities.
  • A statement of interest and professional intent.
  • A resume.
  • Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Applicants with an earned doctorate (M.D., Ph.D., J.D., or Sc.D.) from an accredited institution in the United States do not have to take either examination.

    Georgia State University is a testing site for the GRE. You may request registration and test preparation information from the GSU Testing Center by calling (404) 413-1740 or at http://www.gre.org/. In most cases, you can also request GRE information from a four-year college in your area. For applicants taking the GMAT you may request registration and test preparation information from the Graduate Management Admissions Council by calling 1-800-GMAT-ORG or at http://www.mba.com/. Please note that exam scores should be submitted in time for the application deadline of May 1st for Fall admission and October 1st for Spring admission. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for receipt of official scores when taking the computerized test.
  • Certificate of Immunization. This is required for accepted applicants who have never attended Georgia State University. If admitted, you must submit this form to Georgia State University Health Services (address on form) prior to registration.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International applications must also include the following items in addition to those listed above:

  • The Foreign Student Financial Statement (for international applicants seeking a student visa). See International Applicants document.
  • Official TOEFL score (for applicants whose native language is not English). If available, please include a copy of your TOEFL score in your application packet.
  • International credential evaluation (for applicants who have completed any education outside the U.S. ). See International Applicants document.

ADMISSION CALENDAR AND DEADLINES

Certificate Applicants are considered for admission in all three semesters of the year. Deadlines for receipt of completed applications packet for each term are:

Fall Semester (2006 and thereafter): March 1

Spring Semester (2007 and thereafter): September 1


ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I complete the Graduate Certificate Program concurrent with my current employment?
Yes. The Graduate Certificate Program was designed especially to accommodate full- or part-time work schedules. We recognize that many Georgia State students enrolled in our graduate programs work full-time. Like many of the graduate programs at Georgia State , the Certificate Program courses are offered in the evening to minimize conflicts with work schedules.

Can I exempt any courses?
If you have expertise in a particular area of study and would like to challenge a course requirement, you may substitute a different course upon the advice and consent of program faculty.

Can I take just one or two courses?
Yes. The Graduate Certificate Program in Public Health is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in a variety of departments throughout the University. In order to complete the Program in one year, students must register for two to three courses each semester. However, students may take program courses whenever they are offered and at their own pace. Individual program schedules can be developed in consultation with a Public Health Institute advisor.