Curriculum
The Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts (PHCert-CC) is a program designed for working health or human service professionals with a completed baccalaureate or advanced degree who wish to develop a credential in public health core concepts. The content of the PHCert-CC curriculum is the same as the core content taught in the School of Public Health, Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programs. All courses are available in online and in-person formats. Students will be able to register, receive materials, interact with faculty and fellow students, and complete this program without traveling to the campus. If completing coursework online, internet access is required.
Program Curriculum (14 credits)
- credits listed in ( )
- course syllabi
- schedule of core course offerings
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| PubH 6020 |
Fundamentals of Social and Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
PubH 6101
PubH 6102
|
Environmental Health ** OR
Issues in Environmental & Occupational Health (2)
|
2
2
|
|
PubH 6320
PubH 6341
|
Fundamentals of Epidemiology OR
Epidemiologic Methods I**
|
3
3
|
|
PubH 6414
PubH 6415
PubH 6450
PubH 6451
|
Biostatistical Methods I OR
Biostatistical Methods II* OR
Biostastics I** OR
Biostatistics II** OR
|
3
3
4
4
|
|
PubH 6741
PubH 6742
|
Ethics in Public Health: Professional Practice & Policy OR
Ethics in Public Health: Research & Policy (1 cr)*
|
1
1
|
| PubH 6751 |
Principles of Management in Health Services Organizations |
2 |
*curriculum alternative, see your major coordinator for final approval
**curriculum alternative, offered in-person only, see your major coordinator for final approval