Institute of Public Health
Certificate Program
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health 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 Graduate Certificate in Public Health will offer strong foundations in public health theory, research, and practice, for example:
- Community Health Practice and Research
- Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
- Human Communication
- Health Promotion and Education
- Environmental Health
- Health and Human Rights
- Health Policies
What are the differences between the Graduate Certificate in Public Health and a Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)?
The Graduate Certificate Program meets approximately one half of the MPH course requirements and indicates an area of concentration. Unlike the MPH degree, it is not intended as an academic degree. The Graduate Certificate Program emphasizes applied public health content, and provides students with the opportunity to immediately apply new knowledge and skills. If, after completing the Graduate Certificate Program, students wish to pursue an MPH degree, they may petition their chosen program to accept the coursework completed during the Certificate Program.
To view the Graduate Certificate curriculum, please visit the Certificate Requirements page.
Who should apply?
- Individuals working in public health who have never had any formal public health education.
- Individuals with advanced degrees in related areas such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, respiratory therapy, public policy, law, or social work who wish to enhance their professional knowledge of key public health concepts.
- Individuals who wish to explore public health practice without committing to the rigors of full Master of Public Health degree requirements.
Learn how to apply to the Certificate Program.