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Public health is a profession that connects numerous disciplines in pursuit of healthier and safer communities. Whatever field you're currently in, consider enriching your professional background through this certificate, which is designed for students who don't yet have formal education in public health. You can enroll in this certificate at any of our three university locations—CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado State University or the University of Northern Colorado. And if you fall in love with public health while you're studying with us, you can follow up on your certificate with an application to one of our Master of Public Health programs.
Expand your knowledge
Gain a foundational understanding of public health with courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, and more.
Advance your career
Get the education you need to propel your public health career or as a stepping stone to further your graduate education.
Choose your location
This program is offered at all three of our universities so you can choose the campus and location that is best for you.
Curriculum
Course name
Course ID CU Anschutz
Course ID CSU
Course ID UNC
Credits
Biostatistics
BIOS 6601
PBHC 5600
CHBH 6120
3
Epidemiology
EPID 6630
PBHC 5700
CHBH 6200
3
Foundations in Public Health
PUBH 6600
PBHC 5160
CHBH 5200
2
Electives*
Various
Various
Various
7
15
*The following courses are recommended electives for certificate students who plan to apply to the MPH program in the following concentrations:
MPH - Community and Behavioral Health [CBHS 6611, CBHS 6612]
MPH - Health Systems, Management and Policy [HSMP 6604 ]
Explain public health history, philosophy and values.
Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services.
Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population's health.
Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities.
Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice.
Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice.
Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges.
Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content.
Total credits: 15
MPH
students also completing a concurrent specialty certificate will need
to meet the requirements of both the MPH and the certificate with only
nine overlapping credits and have a minimum of 48 total credits to
graduate with both.