Curriculum
The certificate consists of 12 credit hours, including one required course — Introduction
to Public Health — and three additional courses chosen from the areas of epidemiology,
communication, global health, environmental health, community development, and program
planning. The certificate may be completed entirely online and can be completed within
one academic year, with entry to the program allowed in Fall, Spring or Summer semesters.
Students can pursue the certificate concurrently with degree programs such as biology,
chemistry, physics, exercise science, pre-med, social work and clinical disciplines
in the College of Health Professions and WSU Tech.
Credits earned as part of this certificate can also be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in health management.