Capella University · USA

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

October

Introduction

Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a program taught at Capella University, USA. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health at Capella University is an online certificate that explores the foundations of public health. Students study health administration, environmental health, biostatistics, behavioral health, and epidemiology. The program emphasizes evaluating the effectiveness of public health initiatives, designing and managing public health programs and policies, and using evidence to support changes to public health practice and policy.

Learning is 100% online. The certificate requires 20 total program credits across five core courses. Instruction uses a structured schedule set by the program, with weekly assignments and courseroom discussions. Coursework follows the quarter system, with 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter.

The certificate is designed for students who want a first step toward earning a Master of Public Health at Capella. Earning the certificate credits can apply toward an MPH, with the certificate representing a third of the work toward the master’s degree.

Modules

MPH5500 Introduction to Public Health Administrative Systems
MPH5503 Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
MPH5506 Behavioral Foundations in Public Health
MPH5509 Principles of Biostatistics
MPH5512 Principles of Epidemiology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Certificate in Public Health at Capella University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Capella University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Capella University as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Certificate in Public Health.

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