Graduate Certificate in Population Health
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in Population Health is designed for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, and policy makers aiming to address health disparities and improve outcomes for communities and populations. This program is also valuable for those pursuing careers in epidemiology, health policy analysis, or community health program management, where data-driven strategies and preventive care are essential.
Program Overview
Gain the skills needed to provide comprehensive and quality health care. Graduates of our program are prepared for a wide array of career opportunities in population health practice in local or state health departments. Moreover, professionals and practicing clinicians working in the healthcare delivery system can add public health skills and knowledge to boost their careers.
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What You'll Learn
Students of our Graduate Certificate gain increased understanding of effective population health management that is traditionally not included in clinical or healthcare management education. This certificate program provides valuable competencies for those seeking to join or advance their careers in the public health workforce. This certificate is offered on campus or as a fully online program. All credits from this graduate certificate can be applied to MPH program.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
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Summer
- 04/18/2026
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025

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