Graduate Certificates

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is designed to prepare you to make a broader impact in your community and around the globe in the public health arena. Through a blend of groundbreaking research, theory and a real-world view of today’s public health issues, our program provides an education that is being applied across geographical and cultural borders to promote a healthy and happier society. Our world-class faculty of public health leaders helps create a dynamic online learning experience built on direct interaction, collaborative discourse and integrative thinking. This certificate program is a perfect opportunity to match your boundless dedication to public service with a thirst for knowledge.

This certificate is affiliated with the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and consists of the five core courses that are required of all MPH graduates. Upon completion of the certificate, students who are admitted to the MPH program may apply all fifteen credits to their degree.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA. (GPA is based on the last 60 undergraduate units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One course in college biology
• Once course in college algebra, statistics, or a more advanced math course
• One letter of recommendation
• Resume/CV which should include: educational background and employment experience
• Personal statement of experiences and goals
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency
• Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Application Deadlines

Fall 14 week/7.5 week-first start: July 15th

Fall 7.5 week-second start: September 15th

Spring 14 week/7.5 week-first start: December 1st 

Spring 7.5 week-second start: February 15th

*7.5 week class offerings vary by semester

Required Courses (15 units)

Designed for professionals and those entering the field of global health, this graduate certificate program is a flexible option for those who wish to balance coursework and career, while maintaining an environment of utmost academic rigor.

The Global Health & Development Graduate Certificate Program is the product of many thoughtful scholars whose goal is to share knowledge that will improve the health and well-being of people around the world.  The courses meet the need for skill enhancement for both foreign and domestic individuals who have limited time to pursue a campus-based full degree program. Your participation in this program assures that the most up-to-date thinking in public health becomes readily available to communities virtually everywhere.

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA (GPA is based on the last 60 units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One letter of recommendation is required from a supervisor, mentor, or other individual familiar with your work and professional abilities
• Resume/CV which should include: educational background and employment experience
• Written statement of background and goals (one page single spaced) that addresses the following questions: (1) Why do you want to enroll in the Global Health & Development graduate certificate? (2) How will the knowledge and skills acquired through your successful participation in this certificate be applied in your current job and/or support your career goals?
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency
• Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Application Deadlines

Fall 14 week/7.5 week-first start: July 15th

Fall 7.5 week-second start: September 15th

Spring 14 week/7.5 week-first start: December 1st 

Spring 7.5 week-second start: February 15th

*7.5 week class offerings vary by semester

Required Courses (13 units)

Tailored specifically for health care professionals and those looking to enter the health care field, the graduate certificate in Health Administration is a flexible program designed for working individuals who wish to advance their career in a university-based program.

Upon completion of the certificate program, students will have mastered competencies in the areas of strategic planning and marketing, health budgeting and finance, health care economics and policy, quality improvement and health systems delivery. Each course is delivered in a 7.5 week format and courses are taken one at a time to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals. Students may start the program in Fall, Spring or Summer terms.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Health Administration Graduate Certificate are required to submit the following application materials:

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA (GPA is based on the last 60 units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One letter of support from a supervisor or a person familiar with the applicant’s professional abilities
• Resume/CV
• One page personal statement of experiences and goals
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency
• Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Application Deadlines

Fall 14 week/7.5 week-first start: July 15th

Fall 7.5 week-second start: September 15th

Spring 14 week/7.5 week-first start: December 1st 

Spring 7.5 week-second start: February 15th

Summer start: April 15th

*7.5 week and summer class offerings vary

Required Courses (15 units)

The Graduate Certificate in One Health is a unique program that allows students to recognize the connections among the health of animals, the environment, and humans; build skills assessing and addressing public health problems from a holistic view; and integrate a systems-thinking perspective to program development.

Given the nature and the need to address current and future disease outbreaks, the graduate certificate in One Health is designed to prepare the next generation of public health practitioners, researchers, and other professionals on how to holistically address the health impacts of complex issues such as climate change, infectious diseases, epidemics, and pandemics both locally and globally.

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA (GPA is based on the last 60 units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One letter of recommendation is required from a supervisor, mentor, or other individual familiar with your work and professional abilities
• Resume/CV which should include: educational background and employment experience
• Personal statement of experiences and goals (one page single-spaced)
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency

Application Deadlines

Fall 14 week/7.5 week-first start: July 15th

Fall 7.5 week-second start: September 15th

Spring 14 week/7.5 week-first start: December 1st 

Spring 7.5 week-second start: February 15th

*7.5 week class offerings vary by semester

Required Courses (12 units)

Developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive experience working with Indigenous populations locally and globally, the objective of the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health is to equip health professionals with skills and competencies that are necessary to engage in evidence-based public health practice at the leadership, management, and supervisory levels.  

Designed to be offered entirely online for the working professional, the primary targets of this certificate program are graduate students, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, dentists, nutritionists, speech and language pathologists, health educators, physical therapists, and other public health professionals. Participants can complete the certificate in as little as one academic year.

Admissions Requirements

• Official academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.75 GPA (GPA is based on the last 60 units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One letter of support from a supervisor or a person familiar with the applicant's professional abilities 
• Resume or CV
• One page personal statement of experiences and goals
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency

Application Deadlines

Fall Start

Priority Deadline: May 15

Secondary Deadline: July 1

Spring Start

Priority Deadline: September 15

Secondary Deadline: November 1

Core Courses (13 units)

Developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive applied experience in public health emergency and epidemic preparedness/response, the University of Arizona’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness will provide participants with skills needed to support public health response to emergencies, epidemics, and pandemic.

Participants in this 12-unit certificate program will gain an understanding of emergency management systems and essential public health response skills. Upon completion of the certificate, participants should be able to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800) use epidemiological tools to conduct rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies/disease outbreaks, conduct contact-tracing, plan, and demonstrate skills needed to support emergency response at local, state, national, or global levels. Participants will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in organizing an incident command system. Individuals who successfully complete this certificate will also earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing. Delivered fully online through Main Campus, Arizona Online and Global Direct Online, this certificate program can be completed in one year.    

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The applicant is required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.75 GPA (GPA is based on the last 60 units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units)
• One letter of recommendation is required from a supervisor, mentor, or other individual familiar with your work and professional abilities
• Resume/CV which should include: educational background and employment experience
• Written statement of background and goals (one page single spaced)
• International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency
• Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Application Deadlines

Fall 14 week/7.5 week-first start: July 15th

Fall 7.5 week-second start: September 15th

Spring 14 week/7.5 week-first start: December 1st 

Spring 7.5 week-second start: February 15th

*7.5 week class offerings vary by semester

Required Courses (12 units)