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Certificate in Public Health

Certificate
Boise State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters
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About the Program

Become an engaged and educated citizen who can address community health-related challenges with a certificate in public health. Classes explore pressing issues that affect populations in order to create healthier communities, address health disparities and improve global health. Develop broad skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication within the lens of public health so you can effectively adapt with the quickly changing public health landscape.

Program Requirements

  • Program Requirements complete the following 4 requirements
    15 - 18 credits
    PUBH303 - Foundations of Public Health
    3 credits
    PUBH310 - Evidence-Based Public Health
    3 credits
    PUBH382 - Research Methods in Health
    3 credits
    Complete 1 of the follwing:
    Take at least 2 of the following:
    PUBH315 - Health Policy & Ethics
    3 credits
    PUBH355 - Human Health and Disease
    3 credits
    PUBH365 - Quality Improvement and Performance Management
    3 credits
    PUBH418 - Advanced Public Health Analysis
    3 credits
    PUBH419 - Public Health Communications
    3 credits
    PUBH420 - Strategic Planning and Project Management
    3 credits
    PUBH460 - Determinants of Health
    3 credits
    PUBH470 - Collaborating for Change
    3 credits
    Take the following:
    PUBH240 - Foundations of Health Education and Promotion
    3 credits
    PUBH342 - HEP Methods
    3 credits
    PUBH344 - Health Behavior Theory and Practice
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.