Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health

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The mission of the Department of Public Health at Chicago State University (CSU) is to provide an accessible, competency-based, high-quality education and experience to prepare culturally diverse undergraduate and graduate students to improve health and well-being and address health equity and disparities in communities by utilizing innovative, integrative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive academic approaches. https://www.csu.edu/healthsciandpharm/mph/

General Degree Structure

Application and Admission Requirements:

Students seeking admission into the advanced certificate in public health must have:

1. Earned a bachelor’s degree in public health

a. From an accredited institution

2. GPA Minimum

a. 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

3. Transcripts

a. Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

4. Resume/CV

Highlighting educational background and relevant experience.

5. English Proficiency Test (for international students)

1. TOEFL or IELTS scores if applicable

Apply through the Graduate Admissions Office.
International and Transfer students must complete the same procedures through the Admissions Office.
Start your admissions application through the link below. https://www.csu.edu/graduateschool/application_information.htm

Prerequisites

Students seeking admission into the post-baccalaureate certificate in public health must have:

1. Field specific perquisites:

a. Completed a bachelor’s degree in any field of study

Requirements: Public Health

Completion of all coursework with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Completion of all program requirements within 2 years.

Core Requirements

Pathway 2: Public Health

PUBH 5110 - Fundamentals of Public Health Practice Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5115 - Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Health Disparities Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5116 - Community Health Risk Assessment Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5128 - Health Program Design, Planning, and Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5136 - Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Theories in Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3

Student-centric Sequencing by Term (Degree Plan):

Fall

PUBH 5110 - Fundamentals of Public Health Practice Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5115 - Behavioral, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Health Disparities Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5116 - Community Health Risk Assessment Credit Hours: 3

Spring

PUBH 5128 - Health Program Design, Planning, and Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
PUBH 5136 - Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Theories in Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3