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Graduate Certificates in Public Health
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What Are Graduate Certificates in Public Health, and Can They Count Toward an MPH?
Most certifications in public health that you can earn at a university are graduate certificates: short programs, such as UConn's 12-credit and New York Medical College's 18-credit certificates, that teach the core of an MPH or one specialty, such as epidemiology or global health. This site lists 442 public health certificates at 164 schools in 48 states. At several schools every credit carries into the MPH if you're admitted later: all 18 credits at New York Medical College and all 15 at Wayne State.
A graduate certificate in public health is a short, credit-bearing university program. UConn’s foundations certificate is four courses; Kansas State’s is five. It gives you either the core of an MPH (biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and behavioral science) or a focused specialty, without committing to a full master’s degree.
Graduate Certificate or MPH: The Core Difference
The MPH is a full professional degree. The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), which accredits MPH programs, requires at least 42 semester credits. A certificate is a fraction of that. Certificates on this site run from 9 credits (Delaware’s Applied Epidemiology Certificate) to 20 units (Claremont’s Certificate in Foundations in Public Health), with many at 12 to 18.
| Graduate certificate | MPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 9 to 20 credits in the examples here | At least 42 semester credits |
| Time | One to three years at Wayne State; within three years at UConn | Two years at many schools, such as the University of Arizona |
| Covers | MPH core courses or one specialty | Full foundation, a concentration, applied practice and an integrative learning experience |
| Counts as | A non-degree credential | A master’s degree |
| CPH exam | Eligible with three years of work experience (CEPH program) | Eligible as a student or graduate (CEPH program) |
CEPH treats certificates as non-degree programs, separate from degrees and concentrations. What matters for you is whether the school behind the certificate is CEPH-accredited, because that affects both credit transfer and exam eligibility.
Who a Public Health Certificate Suits
Certificates tend to fit three kinds of students:
- Professionals in another field. UConn aims its foundations certificate at students in medicine, dental medicine, law, nursing, social work, pharmacy and business, as well as junior and mid-career public health workers.
- People testing the field. A certificate lets you take real MPH courses before applying to the full degree.
- Specialists adding a skill. Epidemiology, biostatistics, global health and health equity certificates add one area of expertise to a degree you already hold.
Graduate Certificates in Public Health by State
| Program | School | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Climate and Health | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health Studies | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Disability Health Studies | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing | University of Alabama at Birmingham | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership | University of Alabama at Birmingham | online and on campus | – |
| Alaska | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of Alaska Anchorage | online | 18 credits |
| Arizona | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Grand Canyon University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Northern Arizona University | – | 12 units minimum |
| Arkansas | |||
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | – | – |
| Environmental and Occupational Health Graduate Certificate | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health Graduate Certificate | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | – | – |
| Regulatory Science Graduate Certificate | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | – | – |
| Healthcare Analytics Graduate Certificate | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | – | – |
| California | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Latino Health and Nutrition Studies | California State University-Long Beach | – | – |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Health | California State University-San Bernardino | hybrid and online | 16 credits (applicable to the MPH if later admitted) |
| Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate | California State University-San Bernardino | – | 17 units |
| Certificate in Foundations in Public Health | Claremont Graduate University | online | 20 units |
| Certificate in Research Practice for Health Professionals | Claremont Graduate University | online | 16 units |
| Health Geoinformatics, Postbaccalaureate Certificate | Loma Linda University | online | 13 units (catalog); program page states 12 units over 4 quarters |
| Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate (school certificate) | Loma Linda University | online | 9 units |
| Public Health Advanced Certificate | San Diego State University | on campus | 15 units |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health (Online) | San Diego State University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Food Systems | University of California-Berkeley | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | University of California-Berkeley | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Management | University of California-Berkeley | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Racism, Health, and Social Justice | University of California-Berkeley | on campus | – |
| Public Health Informatics | University of California-Berkeley | online | – |
| Healthcare and Public Health Analytics (specialized studies certificate) | University of California-Irvine | online | 10 units |
| Online Certificate in Implementation Science | University of California-San Francisco | online | – |
| Certificate in Advanced Training in Clinical Research (ATCR) | University of California-San Francisco | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Medicine | University of Southern California | – | – |
| Colorado | |||
| Certificate in Public Health Sciences | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | on campus and online | – |
| Certificate in Applied Biostatistics | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | on campus | – |
| Certificate in Health Analytics & Data Science | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | on campus | – |
| Certificate in Climate & Disaster Resilience | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | on campus and online | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Sciences | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | on campus and online | – |
| Certificate in American Indian & Alaska Native Health | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | online | – |
| Certificate in Total Worker Health | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | online | – |
| Connecticut | |||
| Certificate in Foundations of Public Health | University of Connecticut | – | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Disability Studies in Public Health | University of Connecticut | – | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Social Determinants of Health and Disparities | University of Connecticut | – | 12 credits |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | University of Saint Joseph | online | – |
| Delaware | |||
| Epidemiology Methods Certificate | University of Delaware | – | 12 credits |
| Applied Epidemiology Certificate | University of Delaware | – | 9 credits |
| District of Columbia | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Education | American University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | George Washington University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Policy | George Washington University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Administration Generalist | George Washington University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Financing and Outcomes (current Georgetown graduate students only) | Georgetown University | on campus | – |
| Florida | |||
| Clinical Epidemiological Research Methods certificate | Barry University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Foundations | Florida International University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | Florida International University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences | Florida International University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | Florida International University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health | Florida International University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Epidemiology | Florida State University | – | – |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | University of Miami | – | – |
| Certificate in Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control | University of Miami | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of North Florida | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | University of North Florida | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research | University of North Florida | – | – |
| Graduate certificates in public health topics | University of South Florida | online | 12-18 credits |
| Public Health - Emergency Management and Infection Control Graduate Certificate | University of West Florida | online | – |
| Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health Graduate Certificate | University of West Florida | online | – |
| Georgia | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Augusta University | online | 15 credit hours |
| Climate and Health (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Data Science (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Human Rights (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Infectious Disease Epidemiology (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Injury and Violence Prevention (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Public Mental Health (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Religion and Health (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Science Communication (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Social Determinants of Health (certificate for degree-seeking students) | Emory University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Georgia Southern University | online | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics | Georgia State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | Georgia State University | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health Graduate Certificate | Georgia State University | – | – |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | Georgia State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk and Disaster Communication | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Gerontology | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Obesity and Weight Management | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Social Determinants of Health | University of Georgia | – | – |
| Idaho | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making in Public Health | Boise State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership | Boise State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Idaho State University | online and on campus | 18 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Rural Health | Idaho State University | – | 15 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies | Idaho State University | – | – |
| Illinois | |||
| Public Health Certificate | Benedictine University | – | – |
| Epidemiology Certificate | Benedictine University | – | – |
| Certificate in Data Analytics | Benedictine University | online | – |
| Certificate in Health Education | Benedictine University | online | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Generalist | Chamberlain University-Illinois | online | – |
| Post-baccalaureate and advanced certificates (data analytics and epidemiology; health policy and management; health promotion and education) | Chicago State University | online | – |
| Public Health Certificate | Loyola University Chicago | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Northeastern Illinois University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Northern Illinois University | – | 15 credit hours |
| Implementation Science in Public Health and Medicine Certificate | Northwestern University | – | – |
| Certificate in Global Public Health | University of Illinois Chicago | on campus | – |
| Emergency Management and Resilience Planning Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | on campus | – |
| Health Disparities Research Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | on campus | – |
| Pharmacoepidemiology Online Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | online | – |
| Public Health Foundations Online Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | online | – |
| Public Health Geographic Information Systems Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | on campus | – |
| Public Health Informatics Online Certificate | University of Illinois Chicago | online | – |
| Community Health Education Graduate Certificate | University of Illinois Springfield | – | – |
| Epidemiology Graduate Certificate | University of Illinois Springfield | – | – |
| Emergency Preparation and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate | University of Illinois Springfield | – | – |
| Indiana | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Indiana University-Bloomington | online | 15 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Indiana University-Indianapolis | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Infection Control and Prevention Epidemiology | Indiana University-Indianapolis | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of Evansville | online | 18 credits |
| Public Health Certificate | Valparaiso University | – | 12-18 credits |
| Epidemiology Certificate | Valparaiso University | – | 12 credits |
| Iowa | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice | Des Moines University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Safety and Health | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases Epidemiology | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Graduate Public Health | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Translational and Clinical Investigation | University of Iowa | – | – |
| Kansas | |||
| Public Health Core Concepts Graduate Certificate | Kansas State University | on campus and online | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Essentials of Public Health | University of Kansas | online | 12 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | University of Kansas | online | 12 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice, Policy, and Management | University of Kansas | online | 12 credit hours |
| Kentucky | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | University of Kentucky | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | University of Kentucky | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Population Health | University of Kentucky | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Training | University of Louisville | online | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | University of Louisville | online | 15-16 credit hours |
| Louisiana | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Tulane University of Louisiana | – | Five graduate-level courses |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | Tulane University of Louisiana | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management | Tulane University of Louisiana | – | 15 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Industrial Hygiene | Tulane University of Louisiana | online | 15 credits |
| Maine | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of New England | online | 18 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health | University of Southern Maine | online and hybrid | – |
| Maryland | |||
| Certificate in Training in Public Health | Johns Hopkins University | – | – |
| Certificate in Global Health | Johns Hopkins University | – | – |
| Certificate in Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals | Johns Hopkins University | – | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Preparedness | Johns Hopkins University | – | – |
| Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Health | Johns Hopkins University | – | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Epidemiology | University of Maryland-College Park | online | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Global Health | University of Maryland-College Park | – | 12 credits |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Data Analysis | University of Maryland-College Park | online | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Program Planning in Public Health and Physical Activity | University of Maryland-College Park | – | – |
| Massachusetts | |||
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | Bay Path University | – | – |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | MCPHS University | – | – |
| Certificate in Health Coaching | Merrimack College | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Studies | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | online, on campus and hybrid | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | – | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Population Health and Behavioral Sciences | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | – | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics and Technology | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | – | – |
| Michigan | |||
| Culinary Medicine Graduate Certificate | Andrews University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Education | Eastern Michigan University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health (online) | Michigan State University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health (online) | Michigan State University | online | 9 credits |
| Medical Partners in Public Health certificate | Michigan State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiological Research | Oakland University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global and Population Health Services | Oakland University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Equity | Oakland University | – | – |
| Epidemiology Graduate Certificate | Saginaw Valley State University | online | 12 credits |
| Public Health Certificate | Saginaw Valley State University | – | – |
| Certificates open to MPH students (e.g., Social Epidemiology; Health Care Infection Prevention and Control; Injury Science; Public Health Genetics; Risk Science and Human Health) | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | – | – |
| Bridge Graduate Certificate in Public Health (BGC-PH) | Wayne State University | online | 15 credits |
| Minnesota | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Capella University | online | – |
| Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | – | – |
| Applied Biostatistics Certificate | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Walden University | online | 31 quarter credits |
| Mississippi | |||
| Epidemiology Online Graduate Certificate | Jackson State University | online | – |
| Biostatistics Online Graduate Certificate | Jackson State University | online | – |
| Missouri | |||
| Certificate in Public Health Emergency | A T Still University of Health Sciences | – | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Advocacy and Leadership | A T Still University of Health Sciences | – | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Workforce | A T Still University of Health Sciences | – | – |
| Health Programming Certificate | Missouri State University-Springfield | – | – |
| Public Health Administration Certificate | Missouri State University-Springfield | – | – |
| Public Health Core Certificate | Missouri State University-Springfield | – | – |
| Behavioral Science and Health Equity, P.B.C. | Saint Louis University | – | – |
| Biostatistics, P.B.C. | Saint Louis University | – | – |
| Epidemiology, P.B.C. | Saint Louis University | – | – |
| Geospatial Health, P.B.C. | Saint Louis University | – | – |
| Global Health, P.B.C. | Saint Louis University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of Missouri-Columbia | on campus and online | 12 to 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | University of Missouri-Columbia | on campus and online | 12 to 15 credit hours |
| Montana | |||
| Certificate in Public Health | The University of Montana | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Public Health Administration | The University of Montana | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Epidemiology | The University of Montana | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences | The University of Montana | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Global Health | The University of Montana | online | 12 credits |
| Nebraska | |||
| Certificate in Public Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center | – | – |
| Certificate in Applied Biostatistics | University of Nebraska Medical Center | – | – |
| Certificate in Emergency Preparedness | University of Nebraska Medical Center | – | – |
| Certificate in Maternal and Child Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center | – | – |
| Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center | – | – |
| Nevada | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | online | 6 courses; 2 semesters full time at 9 credits per semester |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics Graduate Certificate | University of Nevada-Reno | – | 12 credits |
| Online Public Health Practice Graduate Certificates (Public Health Data Management and Analysis; Public Health Management; Public Health Program Development) | University of Nevada-Reno | online | 10 credits each |
| New Jersey | |||
| Certificate in Public Health Communication | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | online | – |
| Applied Biostatistics Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Clinical Epidemiology Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Environmental and Occupational Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Epidemiology Methods Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Global Public Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Health Education Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Health Policy Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| LGBTQ Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Pharmacoepidemiology Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Population Aging Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Population Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Public Health Nutrition Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Suicide Prevention, Practice, and Policy Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Sustainability, Health, and Healthcare Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Urban Public Health Certificate | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | – | – |
| Public Health Certificate | The College of New Jersey | – | 15 credits |
| Health and Risk Communication Certificate | The College of New Jersey | – | 12 credits |
| Healthcare Management Certificate | The College of New Jersey | online | 15 credits |
| New Mexico | |||
| Graduate Public Health Certificate | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | online and on campus | 15 credit hours |
| Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Certificate | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | online | – |
| New York | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Adelphi University | online | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | on campus, hybrid and online | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | online | 12 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Environmental Risk Assessment | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | online | 12 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Industrial Hygiene | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | online | 12 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health Data Science | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | online | 12 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Foundations of Public Health | Hofstra University | – | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Public Health | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | – | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | New York Medical College | – | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Epidemiology | New York Medical College | – | 18 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Global Health | New York Medical College | – | 12 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Health Administration | New York Medical College | – | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Environmental Health | New York Medical College | – | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Industrial Hygiene | New York Medical College | – | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Emergency Management | New York Medical College | – | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Health Education | New York Medical College | – | 27 credits |
| Children with Special Health Care Needs Certificate | New York Medical College | – | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | New York University | online | 16 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health Data Science | New York University | hybrid | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health Nutrition | New York University | online and on campus | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health Disaster Science, Policy and Practice | New York University | – | 15 credits |
| CPH-DDS Advanced Certificate in Public Health | New York University | – | – |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion | Stony Brook University | – | – |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Aging Populations and Healthcare Administration | Stony Brook University | – | 15 credits |
| Public Health (Advanced Certificate) | SUNY Brockport | online | 15 credits |
| Public Health: Grant Writing (graduate microcredential) | SUNY College at Potsdam | – | 9 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | online | 15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | – | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Climate Change and Planetary Health | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | online | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Global Health | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | online | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health Geriatrics | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | online | – |
| Certificate of Advanced Study in Addiction Studies | Syracuse University | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles | University at Albany | online | 18 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health Studies | University at Albany | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Disparities | University at Albany | – | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in HIV Studies | University at Albany | – | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Maternal and Child Health | University at Albany | online | 12 credits |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University at Buffalo | online and on campus | 16 credits |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics | University at Buffalo | – | – |
| Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biostatistical Informatics | University at Buffalo | – | – |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | University of Rochester | online | 12-15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Analytic Epidemiology | University of Rochester | – | 12-15 credits |
| Advanced Certificate in Health Services Research | University of Rochester | – | 12-15 credits |
| Certificate of Advanced Study in Public Health | Upstate Medical University | – | 13-15 credits |
| North Carolina | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | Duke University | – | – |
| Public Health Foundations and Practice Certificate | East Carolina University | online | – |
| Biostatistics Certificate | East Carolina University | on campus and online | – |
| Environmental Health Foundations Certificate | East Carolina University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Total Worker Health | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Certificate in Global Health | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Leadership | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Certificate in Community Preparedness and Disaster Management | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Certificate in Healthcare Management | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Certificate in Health Informatics | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Wingate University | – | – |
| North Dakota | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | on campus and online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Epidemiology | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | on campus and online | – |
| Public Health Certificate (graduate) | University of North Dakota | – | – |
| Ohio | |||
| Public Health Certificate | Case Western Reserve University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics and Biomedical Analytics | Case Western Reserve University | – | – |
| Public Health, Graduate Certificate | Cleveland State University | – | – |
| Public Health Administration, Graduate Certificate | Cleveland State University | – | – |
| Public Health Research, Graduate Certificate | Cleveland State University | – | – |
| Urban Health, Graduate Certificate | Cleveland State University | – | – |
| Clinical Research Graduate Certificate | Kent State University at Kent | online | – |
| Healthcare Compliance Graduate Certificate | Kent State University at Kent | online | – |
| Global Health & Innovation Graduate Certificate | Northeast Ohio Medical University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | Ohio State University-Main Campus | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Public Health Risk Assessment | Ohio State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global One Health | Ohio State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | Ohio State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Foundations in Public Health Graduate Certificate | Ohio State University-Main Campus | online | – |
| Epidemiology Certificate | Ohio University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Global Health Certificate | Ohio University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Health | Ohio University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics and Epidemiology | University of Toledo | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | University of Toledo | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health | University of Toledo | – | – |
| Certificate in Epidemiology | Wright State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Certificate in Global Health | Wright State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Certificate in Public Health Leadership | Wright State University-Main Campus | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Youngstown State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration | Youngstown State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Research | Youngstown State University | – | – |
| Oklahoma | |||
| Public Health Certificate | Northeastern State University | – | – |
| Public Health Leadership Certificate | Northeastern State University | – | – |
| Health Care Administration: Global Health Graduate Certificate | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences | – | – |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate (Rural and Underserved Communities) | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | – | 12 credit hours |
| Certificate in Population Health | University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | on campus and online | 12 credit hours |
| Oregon | |||
| Certificate in Biostatistics | Oregon Health & Science University | on campus | – |
| Certificate in Public Health | Oregon Health & Science University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | Oregon Health & Science University | on campus | 30 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Oregon Health & Science University | online | 20 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Oregon State University | on campus and online | – |
| Pennsylvania | |||
| Health Equity, Online Graduate Certificate | Arcadia University | online | – |
| Program Planning, Online Graduate Certificate | Arcadia University | online | – |
| Certificate in Public Health | Drexel University | online | – |
| Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control | Drexel University | online | – |
| Certificate in Maternal and Child Health | Drexel University | online | – |
| Certificate in LGBTQ+ Public Health | Drexel University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | – | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | – | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Preparedness | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | online | 12 credits |
| Global Health Graduate Certificate | Temple University | – | 12 credits |
| Trauma-Informed Public Health Graduate Certificate | Temple University | – | 12 credits |
| Public Health Law Research Graduate Certificate | Temple University | – | 12 credits |
| Public Health Certificate Program (for Biomedical Graduate Studies PhD students) | University of Pennsylvania | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Disaster Preparedness | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Risk Assessment | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Evaluation of Public Health Programs | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Equity | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Genetics | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | – | 15 credits (stand-alone) |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Integrative Health | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | – | – |
| Puerto Rico | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities - Early Intervention (evening) | University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (evening) | University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | – | – |
| South Carolina | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research | Clemson University | – | – |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Maternal and Child Health | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Communication | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Aging | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biostatistics | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Disasters and Climate-Ready Public Health | University of South Carolina-Columbia | – | – |
| South Dakota | |||
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | South Dakota State University | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of South Dakota | on campus and online | – |
| Tennessee | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | East Tennessee State University | on campus and online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | East Tennessee State University | on campus and online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies and Public Health | East Tennessee State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | East Tennessee State University | on campus and online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics | East Tennessee State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in One Health and Climate Studies | East Tennessee State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | East Tennessee State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Recovery Research | East Tennessee State University | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Rural Public Health | East Tennessee State University | on campus | – |
| Health Policy Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Population Health | University of Memphis | online | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Population Health Informatics | University of Memphis | online | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Implementation Science | University of Memphis | – | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence in Population Health Outcomes | University of Memphis | online | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics | University of Memphis | online | 15 credit hours |
| Texas | |||
| Certificate in Public Health | Angelo State University | online | 15 semester credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | Texas A & M University-College Station | on campus | – |
| Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Certificate | Texas A & M University-College Station | on campus | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | online | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice | The University of Texas at Arlington | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Culture and Community in Public Health | The University of Texas at Arlington | – | – |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | The University of Texas at El Paso | – | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate Program in Global Health (Online) | The University of Texas at Tyler | online | – |
| Advanced Data Science Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Advanced Planning and Evaluation for Health Promotion Programs Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Advanced Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Applied Biostatistics in Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Culinary Nutrition and Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Data Science Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Dissemination and Implementation Science Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Genomics and Bioinformatics Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Global Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Health Disparities Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Health Promotion Program Planning and Evaluation Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Healthcare Administration Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Infectious Disease Epidemiology Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Injury and Violence Prevention Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Leadership Theory and Practice Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Nutrition and Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Physical Activity and Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Public Health Informatics Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Public Health Law Research and Policy Surveillance Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | – | – |
| Graduate Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | online | 15 credits |
| Public Health Certificate | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | on campus and online | 14 credit hours |
| Global Health Certificate | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | – | 12 credits |
| Biostatistics Certificate | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | – | 12 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | University of North Texas Health Science Center | online and on campus | 15 credit hours |
| Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | University of North Texas Health Science Center | online | 15 credit hours |
| Utah | |||
| MPH optional certificates: Community & Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Family Health, Global Health, Healthcare Leadership (MPH students only) | Brigham Young University | on campus | – |
| Public Health Certificate | University of Utah | – | – |
| Global Health Certificate | University of Utah | – | – |
| Emergency Health Certificate | University of Utah | – | – |
| Statistics Certificate | University of Utah | – | – |
| Vermont | |||
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health | University of Vermont | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Epidemiology | University of Vermont | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Global and Environmental Health | University of Vermont | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Care Management and Policy | University of Vermont | online | 12 credits |
| Virginia | |||
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | George Mason University | – | – |
| Epidemiology Graduate Certificate | George Mason University | – | – |
| Global Health Graduate Certificate | George Mason University | – | – |
| Food Security Graduate Certificate | George Mason University | – | – |
| Core Public Health Graduate Certificate | Old Dominion University | – | – |
| Epidemiology Graduate Certificate | Old Dominion University | – | – |
| Global Health Certificate | Old Dominion University | – | – |
| Occupational Safety Certificate | Old Dominion University | – | – |
| Public Health Certificate | Shenandoah University | online | – |
| Population Health Certificate | Shenandoah University | online | – |
| Public Health Certificate | University of Lynchburg | online | 12 credit hours |
| Certificate in Public Health | University of Virginia-Main Campus | – | 12 credit hours |
| Biostatistics Graduate Certificate in Genomics Data Science | Virginia Commonwealth University | – | – |
| Washington | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Eastern Washington University | online | 16 credits |
| West Virginia | |||
| Applied Biostatistics Graduate Certificate | West Virginia University | online | – |
| Wisconsin | |||
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Medical College of Wisconsin | online | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Community Health Assessment and Planning | Medical College of Wisconsin | online | 12 credits |
| Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management | Medical College of Wisconsin | online | 12 credits |
| Certificate in Global Health Equity | Medical College of Wisconsin | online | 12 credits |
| Global Health Certificate (approved MPH elective certificate) | University of Wisconsin-Madison | – | – |
| Interprofessional Public and Population Health Certificate | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health Certificate | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | – | – |
As listed on each school's own site, reviewed September 2026. Formats and credits appear only where the school states them.
The Most Common Public Health Certificates
This site lists 442 certificates at 164 schools. The broad foundations certificate is the single most common name. The most frequent names:
| Certificate name | Programs |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | 34 |
| Public Health Certificate | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Health | 10 |
| Public Health Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology | 7 |
| Certificate in Public Health | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics | 6 |
| Advanced Certificate in Public Health | 5 |
| Global Health Certificate | 5 |
| Epidemiology Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Beyond these, schools offer certificates in maternal and child health, disaster management, health equity, population health and applied biostatistics. Some are unusually specific: UAB has certificates in Climate and Health and in LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing, and the University of Colorado offers Total Worker Health and American Indian and Alaska Native Health.
What You Study in a Foundations Certificate
A general public health certificate often mirrors the core of an MPH. Kansas State’s Public Health Core Concepts certificate shows the pattern clearly: five 3-credit courses in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, administration of health care organizations, and the social and behavioral bases of public health. Idaho State’s 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Health covers the same five areas. Wayne State’s 15-credit bridge certificate covers biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health and the social determinants of health.
That overlap is why these certificates can stack: at Wayne State and Kansas State, the certificate courses are the MPH’s own core courses.
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Global Health Certificates
Specialty certificates suit you if you already have a degree and need one skill set. Epidemiology certificates appear under several names: 7 programs use Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology, 4 use Epidemiology Graduate Certificate, 3 use Epidemiology Certificate, and 2 each use Epidemiology Methods Certificate and Certificate in Epidemiology. Examples with published lengths:
- University of Delaware: a 12-credit Epidemiology Methods Certificate and a 9-credit Applied Epidemiology Certificate.
- Florida International University: graduate certificates in epidemiology, environmental health sciences, and maternal and child health.
- UC Irvine: a 10-unit online Healthcare and Public Health Analytics certificate.
Global health certificates are also common, with 10 programs named Graduate Certificate in Global Health and 5 named Global Health Certificate. For biostatistics, 6 programs are named Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics.
Certificates That Stack Into an MPH
Stacking is the biggest reason to choose a certificate over a single course: you earn a credential now and carry the credits into a degree later. These schools state it plainly on their own pages:
| Program | Credits | What carries into the MPH |
|---|---|---|
| New York Medical College Advanced Certificate in Public Health | 18 | All 18 credits transfer to the 42-credit MPH Generalist |
| Wayne State Bridge Graduate Certificate in Public Health | 15 | All completed courses transfer, since they are first-year MPH courses |
| Cal State San Bernardino Post-Graduate Certificate | 16 | All 16 credits apply, but you must apply to the MPH separately |
| Kansas State Public Health Core Concepts | 15 | The five courses are the same ones required in the MPH core |
Read the admission rules closely. Cal State San Bernardino says certificate graduates are not automatically admitted to the MPH. A certificate can strengthen your application, but it doesn’t replace it.
Questions to Ask Before You Count on Stacking
Ask how many certificate credits the MPH accepts, whether there’s a grade minimum (UConn requires a B or better in certificate courses), and whether there’s a time limit on using them. If you plan to earn the MPH somewhere else, ask that school directly whether it accepts outside certificate credits.
Certifications in Public Health: Certificate vs CPH vs CHES
People searching for certifications in public health often mean one of two professional exams, not a university certificate. They work differently:
- CPH (Certified in Public Health). Run by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Students and graduates of CEPH-accredited master’s and doctoral programs can sit the exam. A graduate certificate from a CEPH-accredited or applicant program also qualifies you, once you add at least three years of public health work experience. The CPH certification guide covers the exam.
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist). Run by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. You need a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree plus at least 25 semester credits of qualifying coursework. A certificate alone won’t qualify you, but its courses may count toward those credits. See the CHES certification guide.
Online Public Health Certificate Programs
Many certificates run online, which suits working students. Examples on this site:
- University of Alaska Anchorage: 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Health, online.
- Claremont Graduate University: 20-unit Certificate in Foundations in Public Health, online.
- New York Medical College: on campus, online or a mix.
- Cal State San Bernardino: HyFlex or fully online.
- UAB: 15-credit Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology certificate, online or on campus.
If you’d rather go straight to the full degree online, compare the online MPH programs.
How to Choose a Public Health Certificate
- Decide your end goal first. If an MPH is likely, pick a certificate whose credits transfer, such as NYMC’s or Wayne State’s.
- Check accreditation. A certificate from a CEPH-accredited or applicant program counts toward CPH eligibility; the CEPH accreditation guide shows how to check a school.
- Match courses to the job. An epidemiology or biostatistics certificate suits data roles; see what epidemiologists do and earn before you choose.
- Confirm aid rules. UConn’s certificate students aren’t eligible for financial aid, so budget accordingly.
- Compare total credits. From 9 credits at Delaware to 20 units at Claremont, which changes both cost and time.
Still weighing a full degree? The how long is an MPH guide and MPH scholarships guide help you plan the time and cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Public Health Certificate the Same as the CPH?
No. A graduate certificate is a set of university courses. The CPH (Certified in Public Health) is an exam run by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. A certificate can help you qualify, though: NBPHE accepts a graduate-level certificate from a CEPH-accredited or applicant program plus at least three years of public health work experience.
Can a Graduate Certificate Qualify You for the CHES Exam?
Not by itself. NCHEC requires a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution plus at least 25 semester credits (37 quarter hours) of qualifying coursework with a grade of C or better. Certificate courses can count toward those credits if you already hold a degree.
Can You Get Financial Aid for a Public Health Certificate?
It depends on the school. UConn states that students in its certificate programs aren't eligible for financial aid, so check each school's aid rules before you enroll.
Do You Need the GRE for a Public Health Certificate?
Usually not. UConn's Certificate in Foundations of Public Health, for example, says the GRE is not required and asks for a short personal statement, a resume, one reference and transcripts.
Are There Online Epidemiology Certificates?
Yes. Among the certificates on this site, 7 are named Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology, and schools such as UAB offer a 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology online as well as on campus.
Related Program Types
Sources
- Official program pages of each school listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- CEPH: Accreditation Criteria (2024)
- NBPHE: CPH eligibility requirements
- NCHEC: CHES exam eligibility
- Wayne State University: MPH degrees and certificates
- New York Medical College: Advanced Certificate in Public Health
- UConn: Certificate in Foundations of Public Health