Certificate in Public Health (CTPH)
The Certificate in Public Health is especially designed for working professionals in government or private sector health organizations who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of public health practice The 17-credit graduate program covers the five core areas of public health – behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, and public health policy. All credits earned for the Certificate can be applied to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program.
| Certificate of Public Health (17 Credits) |
| Introduction to Public Health |
2 |
| Behavioral & Social Theories in Public Health |
3 |
| Basic Public Health Statistics |
3 |
| Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
3 |
| Fundamentals of Environmental Health |
3 |
| Public Health Policy & Advocacy |
3 |
| Total Credits |
17 |
To download the PDF of our CTPH brochure insert, click here.
Who Should Apply?
The wide range of professional education in public health
attracts interested persons from diverse fields. Persons
with scientific/medical background or experience who are
interested in specialized training needed for careers in
public health. Persons who may benefit from University study
in this program include biomedical scientists, medical fellows,
nurses and other health professionals, pharmaceutical or
biotechnology professionals, public health organization staff,
and mid-career science professionals seeking new career opportunities.
For more information, please send an e-mail to public.health@jefferson.edu.
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