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Healthcare is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time.

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.

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Curriculum

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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.

Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

Program Eligibility

  • Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) one semester of statistics at the undergraduate level.
  • 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.

Best Consideration Dates

  • Fall Semester: April 1
    Summer Semester: April 1
    Spring Semester: December 1


    Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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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. 

Graduates of our advanced certificate program are better positioned to work in public health settings such as:

  • local health departments
  • social service programs
  • non-profits
  • hospitals
  • healthcare systems

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.

Financing Your Education

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