Graduate Certificate in Public Health

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Graduate Certificate in Public Health

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Help prevent disease and improve the lives of people in your community and around the world

Are you dedicated to helping communities address public health issues? Today’s headlines demonstrate the threats to the well-being of communities around the world. With a growing emphasis on lifestyle and behavioral health as well as concerns about global pandemics, the world needs more educated public health professionals. Be part of the solution with our Graduate Certificate in Public Health.

When you earn your public health certificate online from Walden, you can build a foundation in public health and advance your career while continuing to work. This program may meet your needs if you are a health professional who is:

  • Looking for a career in public health.
  • Looking to build your knowledge in public health fundamentals.
  • Interested in pursuing your Master of Public Health (MPH) but may not be ready to commit to a full master's degree program. If you decide to move forward, you can apply all credits from this certificate toward Walden's MPH program.

Developed in alignment with recognized professional standards, this public health certificate program features the most current trends and practices. Through relevant coursework taught by expert faculty, you can:

  • Focus on fundamental principles and practices—biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, public health administration, and social/behavioral sciences.
  • Explore global and local perspectives on public health.
  • Gain skills to improve the well-being of people in your community and across the globe.

You can impact more lives and advance your career as a public health professional with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Walden, a leader in health education.

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3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

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Program Details

Expand Your Impact

Discover what it’s like to earn your Graduate Certificate in Public Health online at Walden, from our transfer-of-credit policy to our immersive curriculum.

 

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Curriculum and Completion Requirements

 

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 31 quarter credits

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

You can also save time and money when continuing on to earn your master's degree. Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden's Master of Public Health (MPH).

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Admissions

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Streamlined Admissions Process

Earning your Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a big decision, which is why we’ve streamlined and simplified the admissions process. Start your journey with:

  • No application fee

  • Easy credit transfer

  • No essay

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A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 844-665-5838 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.

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Tuition and Scholarships

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Tuition Breakdown

Cost matters when you’re exploring online certificate programs. Walden helps make your goals more achievable with several ways to reduce your tuition:

  • Tuition savings

  • Transfer credits

  • Grants and scholarships

Program Savings

Want to quickly build new skills and knowledge? We want to put your goals within reach. Receive a 10% Tuition savings for the life of the program when you start this program. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.

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Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition31 quarter credit hours$535 per quarter hour

$16,585 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$720 

   

$17,305*

*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $500 to $700.

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Note on Accreditation
The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

Board of Councilors acted at its September 6, 2019, meeting to accredit the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at Walden University for a five-year term, based on an application for accreditation submitted on February 3, 2018. On June 5, 2020, the CEPH Board of Councilors accredited the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Walden University, after reviewing an accreditation application submitted on April 21, 2020. Based on CEPH procedures and the documentation submitted, the effective accreditation date of both of these programs is February 3, 2018. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and programs of public health. CEPH accreditation provides assurance that the program has been evaluated and met accepted public health profession standards in practice, research, and service. For a copy of the final self-study document and/or final accreditation report, please contact the dean of the College of Health Sciences and Public Policy ([email protected]).

Note on Certification:
The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) offers the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential as a voluntary core credential for public health professionals. As the eligibility criteria may change periodically, students should visit https://www.nbphe.org/eligibility for more information about certification in public health. It is the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification or practice as a public health professional in the state where they intend to practice.