Curriculum
The certificate consists of one required course — Introduction to Public Health —
and three additional courses chosen from the areas of epidemiology, communication,
global health, environmental health, community development, and program planning.
The certificate may be completed entirely online and can be completed within one academic
year, with entry to the program allowed in Fall, Spring or Summer semesters. Students
can pursue the certificate concurrently with degree programs such as biology, chemistry,
physics, exercise science, pre-med, social work and clinical disciplines in the College
of Health Professions and 49ͼ Tech.
Credits earned as part of this certificate can also be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in health management.