FAQs
Why should I get a Public Health Certificate in Food Safety and Biosecurity?
This certificate program offers working professionals with baccalaureate or advanced degrees the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and manage population health in public health, healthcare, and human services settings.
Many students will use their public health knowledge and skills to enhance effectiveness and opportunities in their current work or career path. Population science is an increasingly valued area of expertise in many health and human service organizations.
The Public Health Certificate in Food Safety & Biosecurity (PHCert-FSB) program will help prepare public health workers and others to respond to incidences of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other emerging public health issues.
Who is eligible for the program?
The certificate is designed for working professionals in health or human services who have at least a baccalaureate degree. Click here for more information about admission pre-requisites and preferences.
How long does the program take?
The certificate must be completed within four years of matriculation. A majority, if not all, of the courses are completed by attending the Public Health Institute which is held annually for three weeks during the end of May/beginning of June. The minimum amount of time to complete the PHCert-FSB is 13 months. This requires full-time attendance of at least two PHIs.
Can I transfer credits from the certificate to a degree program at the School of Public Health?
Credits acquired while taking the required curriculum in a Public Health Certificate may be credited to an MPH within the School of Public Health under certain circumstances.
How do I apply?
Application process information.
Is financial aid available?
Limited scholarships may be available for PHCert-FSB students. The availability of funds varies from year to year. Information about funding opportunities is usually available the February preceding the PHI. Check the PHI website for scholarship and tuition support opportunities in February!
Students are eligible for federal financial aid. You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Please note that a certain number of credits must be taken during a term in order to receive aid.
For more information:
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Public Health Practice Major Chairperson: |
(612) 626-5665 or (800) 774-8636 |
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(612) 626-5665 or (800) 774-8636 |
