Program Director: George Gray
The mission of the graduate certificate in public health is to give students a basic, yet robust, understanding of depth and breadth of public health. The program consists of the core curriculum for the master of public health (MPH) degree and is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about the field of public health without committing to a full degree; are current professionals in the field and wish to be eligible to take the certifying examination in public health; or, who are interested in a degree in public health but are not sure what specific area of expertise they wish to pursue.
The 15 credits completed for the certificate can be applied toward an MPH degree should a student decide to further their studies. The certificate can be completed on-campus or online to allow students maximum flexibility while maintaining personal and professional commitments. Online courses are taught in 10-week modules across the calendar year (four modules per year); face-to-face courses are taught on campus in 14-week modules. The certificate must be completed within two years of matriculation.
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Visit the Milken Institute School of Public Health website for additional information about the school and its academic programs. Graduate admissions information, including application requirements and deadlines, can be found on the GWSPH Graduate Admissions website.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 15 credits in required courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| PUBH 6002 | Biostatistical Applications for Public Health | |
| PUBH 6003 | Principles and Practices of Epidemiology | |
| PUBH 6007 | Social and Behavioral Approaches to Public Health | |
| PUBH 6009 | Fundamentals of Public Health Program Evaluation | |
| PUBH 6011 | Environmental and Biological Foundations of Public Health | |
| PUBH 6012 | Fundamentals of Health Policy | |
SPH certificate program graduation requirements
- Graduate credit requirement: Successful completion of 15 graduate certificates (Public Health) or 18 graduate credits (Health Policy, Health Administration).
- Curriculum: Successful completion of required courses.
- Grade-point requirement: A minimum program grade-point average of 3.0 (B average).
- Time limit requirement: The degree must be completed within two years.
- CITI training requirement: All students are required to complete training regarding human subject protection regulation and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Integrity quiz and plagiarism requirement: All students are required to review the George Washington University Code of Academic Integrity and take the SPH Academic Integrity Quiz within their first semester of study.
- Professional enhancement requirement: Students must participate in eight hours of public health-related lectures, seminars, and symposia, related to their field of study.