Certificate in Core Public Health Concepts

Overview Who Should Apply Benefits Curriculum Admission critieria Contact info Overview The Certificate in Core Public Health Concepts is an inter-departmental 15-credit hour program covering the core content taught in Carolina’s Master of Public Health (MPH) programs—epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, environmental health, and health behavior and health education. All courses are taught completely online and travel to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus is not required. (back to top)   Who Should Apply Those wishing to pursue an MPH and expecting to use some of these credits towards that goal.  Those who work in public health, but who have never had any formal public health education. Those in health or social service related professions who may not need a full MPH, but wish to enhance their professional knowledge of core public health concepts. Those considering a career in public health who would like exposure to the core functions of public health. Click here to see who our current students are – you may have a lot in common with them! (back to top) Benefits The program draws a wide range of public health professionals. Some students plan to use the certificate credits toward an MPH. Others may simply wish to add some formal public health training to a related health and human services profession. Because all courses are online, the program attracts students from across the United States and the globe bringing a richness of experience that benefits all program participants. All 15 credits may be transferred into an MPH program. (back to top) Curriculum Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health – EPID 600 - (3 credit hours) Principles of Statistical Inference – BIOS 600 - (3 credit hours) Introduction to Health Policy and Administration – HPAA 600 - 3 credit hours) Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health – HBHE 600 - (3 credit hours) Environmental Health – ENVR 600 - (3 credit hours) (back to top) Admission Criteria Demonstrate math competency Excellent English language skills Priority given to those with at least 3 years in a health or social science related field Most students will have a BA or above; however, we will consider applicants without a BA who can demonstrate equivalent related experience. (back to top)   Contact Info Meleata Pinto Marketing Coordinator, Certificate Education (919) 966-4870  |  certificates@unc.edu www.sph.unc.edu/nciph/certificate (back to top)

Last updated April 29, 2008