Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


Academic Information

The public health needs of rural Northern Arizona are immense. Tribal and non-tribal communities in Northern Arizona experience severe health disparities that are linked to chronic illness. Individuals from these rural communities aspire to serve the health needs of their communities, but may find relocation a barrier to attending higher education opportunities.  This Graduate Certificate in Public Health prepares students for careers in public health and can support career advancement for individuals who are already employed in the public health field. The certificate prepares students for professional practice in public health, providing specific skill development in health policy and management, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, and the consideration of social and structural determinants of health when planning public health interventions.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


Careers

What Can I Do with a Certificate in Public Health?

Pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Public Health is ideal for those currently in the workforce (clinics, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, laboratories) who are interested in strengthening their public health knowledge to support program development, management and evaluation. Earning a Graduate Certificate in Public Health may qualify professionals for more advanced leadership roles, as well as prepare individuals for a MPH program.
 

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • public health
  • educational and professional careers

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • professional positions in health research
  • program management and evaluation
  • teaching 
  • policy development

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 12
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Some online/blended coursework Required

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health is to prepare students for professional practice in public health, providing specific skill development in health policy and management, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, and the consideration of social and structural determinants of health when planning public health interventions. This graduate certificate program prepares students for careers in public health and can support career advancement for individuals who are already employed in the public health field. Residents of Native American reservations and other rural communities are best suited for the Graduate Certificate Program in Public Health.

Student Learning Outcomes

Competencies

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Health Sciences

Public Health, Graduate Certificate


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