Program Overview

Public Health Certificate Program

The Public Health Certificate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and practices.

Program Information

• The program is offered by the Department of Public Health.
• The credential offered is a Certificate.
• English proficiency requirements for the program are:
  • TOEFL ibT 90
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115

Course List

The program consists of several courses, which are categorized into different areas of focus:

• General Public Health:
  • PH 704: Public Health Management and Policy (3 credits)
  • PH 706: Essentials of Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • PH 741: Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health (3 credits)
  • PH 745: Community Health Leadership (3 credits) Total Credits: 12
• Management of Infectious Diseases:
  • PH 704: Public Health Management and Policy (3 credits)
  • PH 706: Essentials of Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • PH 735: Principles of Infectious Disease Management I (3 credits)
  • PH 736: Principles of Infectious Disease Management II (3 credits) Total Credits: 12
• Maternal and Child Health:
  • PH 704: Public Health Management and Policy (3 credits)
  • or PH 745: Community Health Leadership
  • PH 781: Foundations of Maternal and Child Health (3 credits)
  • PH 782: Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (2 credits)
  • PH 665: Women's Health (2 credits)
  • or PH 661: Injury Prevention Total Credits: 10

Admission and Application Requirements

Graduate School admission and application requirements can be found on the Admission Information page.