Certificate in Latino Health

Students who successfully complete the certificate program will be able to: 

1. Describe the most common chronic diseases and associated risk factors affecting the Latino population. 
2. Identify and describe health disparities among various Latino groups and between Latinos and other US populations. 
3. Explain how the acculturation process and generational status of immigrant Latinos influences health and chronic disease status. 
4. Understand and explain the socio-cultural determinants of Latino health disparities. 
5. Research and critically review the literature to identify best practices and evidence-based interventions that effectively address Latino health disparities 
6. Develop and implement prevention strategies or interventions applied to real-life situations aimed at reducing health disparities and inequities of the Latino population. 
7. Establish a network of policy makers, professional organizations, resources, and academic and research professionals to promote health and wellbeing in Latino communities. 
8. Learn about community assessment and program implementation in Latino communities by interacting with faculty that have successfully developed ongoing research and/or service program projects in Denver.

Students enroll in a minimum of 5 credit hours of approved electives. Substitutions for the elective courses may be reviewed and approved by the program director.