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 (15 credits)
- credits listed in ( )
- course names are linked to syllabus if available

PubH 6020	Fundamentals of Social and Behavioral Science (3 cr)
PubH 6101	Environmental Health (2 cr)**
PubH 6102	Issues in Environmental and Occupational Health (2 cr)
PubH 6320	Fundamentals of Epidemiology (3 cr) OR
PubH 6341	Epidemiologic Methods I (3 cr)**
PubH 6414	Biostatistical Methods I (3 cr) OR
PubH 6415	Biostatistical Methods II (3 cr)*
PubH 6741	Ethics in Public Health: Professional Practice & Policy (1 cr) OR
PubH 6742	Ethics in Public Health: Research & Policy (1 cr)*
PubH 6751	Principles of Management in Health Services Organizations (2 cr)* OR
PubH 6752	Public Health Management (3 cr)

*curriculum alternative, see your major coordinator for final approval

**curriculum alternative, offered in-person only, see your major coordinator for final approval