Institute of Public Health

Graduate Certificate Requirements

In order to obtain the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, admitted students must complete five 3-semester hour courses. A 3.0 grade point average in those courses is required to receive the certificate. The records of students who fall below the 3.00 GPA requirement will be reviewed for continuation in the program.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CPH

Introduction (3-credit hours)
PH 7010:  Foundations of Public Health Administration and Policy

Biostatistics (3-credit hours)
STAT 7010: Biostatistics for Public Health

Epidemiology (3-credit hours)
PH 7011:  Epidemiology for Public Health

Electives (6-credit hours)
Students are also required to take a minimum of two (2) elective courses. These should be selected in consultation with your advisor.