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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 15
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $528.99
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $634.42
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Certificate Overview
The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (IU Bloomington) covers core disciplines in the rapidly growing, multifaceted field of public health. The curriculum follows the Council on Education for Public Health Foundational Competencies. It offers coursework in population health, assessment, policy and politics, and evidence-based methods. The coursework will introduce you to topics relevant to the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam.
In addition to coursework, you complete a career-building practicum. Suggestions for practicum objectives include an internship in a new position or accomplishing a task in a current position. Deliverables include, but are not limited to, an academic paper, a work-related project, or a business plan for a new venture.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose (500 words or less)
- Resume
- TOEFL score (minimum 80) or IELTS score (minimum 7) - international students only
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health prepares you for such careers as:
- Community health educator
- Disease prevention manager
- Health promotion specialist
- Intervention designer
- Maternal and child health specialist
- Obesity prevention coordinator
- Public health researcher
- Technical advisor for health programs
- Vaccine advisor and program manager
- Youth tobacco prevention coordinator
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, you must complete 15 graduate credit hours within two years.
The core requirements are broken down as follows:
- Public health core courses (12 credit hours)
- Practicum in public health (3 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPH-B 675 | Practicum in Public Health | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 601 | Assessment & Public Health | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 650 | Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 660 | Population Health Determinants | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 685 | Public Health Policy & Politics | 3 Credits |
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