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Twin Cities Campus
Public Health Food Protection 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-oasr@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 public health certificate in food protection is part of the public health practice major. It provides formal training in public health. This training will help prepare public health workers and others to respond to incidences of bio-terrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other emerging public health issues. Students typically complete the curriculum by attending at least two Public Health Institutes (PHI), held in May/June of each year.
Many students will use their public health knowledge and skills to enhance effectiveness and opportunities in their current work or career paths. Population science is an increasingly valued area of expertise in many health and human service organizations.
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:
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree.
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 instructions and requirements 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
PUBH 7210 - Topics: Global Food Systems
(0.5 cr)
PUBH 7213 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 7214 - Principles of Risk Communication
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 7215 - Food Safety: Risk Assessment and Risk Management
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 7233 - Food System Defense: Vulnerabilities in the Food System
(1.5 cr)
PUBH 7231 - Surveillance of Foodborne Diseases in Humans
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 6711 - Public Health Law
(2.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6182 - Emerging Infectious Disease: Current Issues, Policies, and Controversies
(3.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Students select 5-6 additional credits from an approved list to complete the required 14 certificate credits. Courses at the Public Health Institute are topical and will change from year to year. Please consult the program staff for appropriate courses.
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Credits: | 0.5 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
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Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Summer Even Year |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 1.5] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |