Program Overview

Certificate in Population Health

The Certificate in Population Health is a 12-credit hour program that offers a secondary credential for graduate and professional students preparing to enter the healthcare, public policy, or community-based organization sectors. This program is designed to broaden the student's understanding of population health, population-level determinants of health, health disparities, and improving health disparities through public health research, intervention, and advocacy.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Population Health is designed for students who plan to work in careers outside of public health, but who wish to apply concepts of population health and promote health equity in their professional careers. The program aims to study the distribution and dynamics of disease and health in populations, investigate causative factors and determinants of disease in populations, and advance the body of knowledge that will make it possible to control and/or prevent disease and to optimize health.

Delivery Method

The Certificate in Population Health is also offered as an online program.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Certificate in Population Health is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of population health concepts and principles.

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for the Certificate in Population Health program, applicants must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
• Be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree.

Program Details

Locations Offered

The Certificate in Population Health is offered in the following locations:

• Oklahoma City
• Tulsa
• Online

Degree Acquired

Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Population Health.

Application Window

Applications for the Certificate in Population Health program open by August 1 for the following year. Applications are reviewed continuously, and decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the Certificate in Population Health program are:

• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 15
• Summer: May 1

Academic Resources

The Hudson College of Public Health provides students with a diverse range of accredited degree programs, hands-on learning experiences, and state-of-the-art research opportunities, all guided by our multidisciplinary faculty.

Research

The Hudson College of Public Health is enriched by its research partnerships with esteemed institutions and organizations, providing students with a robust, real-world learning experience that complements their academic journey.

Field Work

At the Hudson College of Public Health, students apply their curriculum through immersive field experiences and practicums, fostering a hands-on, real-world understanding of public health challenges and solutions.