College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
Public Health Graduate Certificate
College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
Public Health Graduate Certificate
Elevate Your Knowledge in Public Health Practice
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health program at NMSU is a focused collection of public health courses designed to enhance your skills in public health practice. You’ll deepen your knowledge of public health policy. Study the social, behavioral, and educational aspects of disease prevention and health promotion, and learn to apply statistical and epidemiological principles to infectious and noninfectious diseases.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total credits: 15
Delivery Format
In-person or 100% online
Career Pathways
With a certificate in public health, you’ll be prepared for further study in public health or to seek work in a variety of settings in the community, such as public health departments, private businesses, and schools. Some other rewarding career options include:
- Community health worker
- Director of rehabilitation
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare coordinator
- Occupational health and safety specialist
- Public administrator
Advance Your Career in Just One Year
In the Graduate Certificate in Public Health program at NMSU, you’ll deepen your knowledge of public health policy. Study the social, behavioral, and educational aspects of disease prevention and health promotion, and learn to apply statistical and epidemiological principles to infectious and noninfectious diseases. Once you have completed the program, you’re eligible to sit for the Certified Public Health (CPH) examination.
15 credits
Give yourself a competitive edge in the public health field with just five classes.
The graduate certificate in public helath requires 15 credits that can be completed in one year. These courses are designed to provide and/or enhance students' knowledge of and skills in public health practice. If you haven’t taken any statistics courses, it is strongly recommend that you complete PHLS 5120: Biostatistical Applications in Public Health as an elective.
Take classes like:
- PHLS 5110 - Community and Psychosocial Aspects of Public Health
- PHLS 5130 - Epidemiological Approaches to Disease Control and Prevention
- PHLS 5140 - Health Services System: Administration and Organization
- PHLS 5160 - Public Health Policy Analysis
- PHLS 5150 - Environmental Public Health Issues
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.