Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts Overview

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, reliable internet access is required.

Craig Hedberg, PhD, MS

Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Go to Hedberg's bio

Sarah Harper
From: Minneapolis, MN

Academics: BA in Spanish with a minor in Swedish from the University of Minnesota

Occupation: Major Coordinator for the Public Health Practice major in the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Matthew Eggebrecht
From: Eden Prairie, MN

Academics: BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; and Chemistry with a minor in Art History from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.

Status: Completed PHCert-CC in 2007 and his Master's in Healthcare Administration in 2009

Currently: Senior Data Analyst for University of Minnesota Physicians

Melanie Nadeau
From: Rolla, ND

Status: Current Student

Academics: BA in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 2003

Status: Working toward the PHCert-CC and her MPH in Community Health Education

Currently: Community Health Education MPH student; researcher for Turtle Mountain Community College

Ann Domagala, DVM, ND
From: Brainerd, MN

Academics: Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from Clayton College of Natural Health; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from University of Minnesota; and BS in Animal Science from University of Minnesota

Status: PHCert-CC alum

Current Occupation: Veterinarian in a large animal practice

Audio from Orientation

Listen now to the online orientation from May 17. Click on the Flash player below.

For more information

Major Chairperson for the Public Health Practice Major
PHCert-CC Program Director
Craig Hedberg, PhD, MS
hedbe005@umn.edu

Major Coordinators:
Anne Ehrenberg and Sarah Harper
(612) 626-5665 or (800)774-8636
php@umn.edu

NOTE: Certificate requirements are subject to change for each incoming class, without prior notice to applicants. Contact a Major Coordinator for specific information.

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