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Twin Cities Campus
Public Health Core Concepts Postbaccalaureate CertificateSchool of Public Health - Adm
School of Public Health
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Public Health, MMC 819, A395 Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-3500 OR 1-800-774-8636, Fax: 612-624-4498)
Email:
sph-ask@umn.edu
Website: http://www.sph.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The certificate program offers an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and manage population health in public health, health care, and human services settings. Many students will use their public health knowledge and skills to enhance effectiveness and opportunities in their current work or career path. Population science is an increasingly valued area of expertise in many health and human service organizations. It will help prepare public health workers and others to respond to emerging public health issues.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission preferences and prerequisites:
• Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree.
• Applicant should demonstrate strong written skills.
• The admissions committee looks closely at the applicant's work experience and grades in math and science.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit to SOPHAS Express, a centralized online application service:
- Completed SOPHAS Express application and application fee, designating the University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- Personal statement describing the applicant's reason for applying, career goals, and how the certificate will help them achieve their goals
- One letter of recommendation
-Unofficial transcripts of record from each college/university where a degree was earned. (If admitted, official transcripts will need to be sent directly to the School of Public Health.)
-Resume or C.V.
For detailed application requirements and instructions visit www.sph.umn.edu.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Required Coursework
The public health core concepts certificate curriculum is the same as the core content taught in the School of Public Health's MPH degree programs. All seven courses are available in online and in-person formats. Students will be able to register, receive materials, interact with faculty and fellow students, and complete this program without traveling to the campus. If completing coursework online, internet access is required.
PUBH 6020 - Fundamentals of Social and Behavioral Science
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6751 - Principles of Management in Health Services Organizations
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6250 - Foundations of Public Health
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6102 - Issues in Environmental Health
(2.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6101 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6414 - Biostatistical Literacy
(3.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
(4.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6451 - Biostatistics II
(4.0 cr)
PUBH 6741 - Ethics in Public Health: Professional Practice and Policy
(1.0 cr)
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