Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Plan Description

The Certificate in Public Health will provide students with a foundation in the four core subdisciplines of public health. Knowledge and skills obtained can be applied to protecting and improving the health and quality of life of populations, locally and globally. The certificate is aimed at individuals with a Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and have adequate preparation in the biological, physical, or social sciences and who are public health professionals in the private and public sectors.

For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Directory.

Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

All applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a certificate program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 18

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.