HELP 2011-2012 University Catalog Public Health Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code: HH-CERG-PHLM

Unit: Health Administration and Policy 

This certificate prepares students to apply the principles of public health leadership, stewardship and policy implementation to manage state and local health departments and various non-profit organizational and community health program initiatives. Courses explain leadership strategy, public health regulatory requirements, public program management tools and policy development skills necessary to function in public health systems in the United States. The certificate is ideal for clinicians and health care professionals who seek value-added career enhancement in public health programs and entities.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and knowledge of the health care system. Applicants are preferred who are a current student in a graduate degree program, have an earned masters degree, or have at least one year of experience in a health related role or entity. No prior experience in public health administration or policy is needed. Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission  chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements please refer to Graduate Application Database.