Graduate Certificate in Public Health
The Certificate in Public Health program equips students with introductory skills and knowledge to tackle contemporary health challenges. Through rigorous coursework, students delve into areas such as epidemiology, health system science, biostatistics and programming, and health promotion and equity. This program can serve as a steppingstone for further education, such as a Master's in Public Health, providing foundational knowledge that can enhance further academic pursuits.
Students will learn:
1. Strategies for disease prevention and health promotion.
2. Skills to identify public health trends and patterns.
3. How to navigate interdisciplinary teams and advocate for evidence-based public health policies.
4. How to respond adeptly to the dynamic landscape of public health, addressing emerging threats with expertise and innovation.
Certificate Program Requirements
Required Courses
| HPSA 5300 | Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion | 3 |
| HPSA 5301W | Social Determination of Health (Online) | 3 |
| HSS 5300 | Introduction to Health Systems | 3 |
| QDS 5300 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| QDS 5322 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 15