Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Next Start Dates

Course Based

Courses with a set schedule

May 29, 2023

Transfer Credits

Up to 15 Credits

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.

Program Savings

Receive a 10% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you start this program on May 29, 2023. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.

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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).

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum Component	Requirements	Cost	amount
Tuition	31 quarter credit hours	$510 per quarter hour	$15,810
Technology Fee	Per quarter	$170	$680
			$16,490*

*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.

Admission Requirements

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 855-643-4779 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.

Contact Information

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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.