Public Health Advanced Certificate

The Public Health Advanced Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to gain foundational public health knowledge. It can be completed fully online, on campus through seated courses, or through a combination of seated and online courses. The program is designed for individuals who wish to take a few courses before enrolling into an MPH program, working professionals who want to gain practical public health skills, current UB students interested in the bigger picture of healthcare in the U.S., and individuals who want to transition into, or advance in the field of public health.

Required Core (16-17 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
or
EEH 501LEC - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 4
CHB 501LEC - Study of Health Behavior Credits: 3
EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3
EEH 550LEC - Environmental Health Credits: 3
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
or
EEH 505LEC - Application of Biostatistics to Epidemiology I Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 16-17

3.0 Degree required

Public Health (Online) Advanced Certificate

Required Core (16-17 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
or
EEH 501LEC - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 4
CHB 501LEC - Study of Health Behavior Credits: 3
EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3
EEH 550LEC - Environmental Health Credits: 3
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 16-17

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

Hybrid (some of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Part Time

Credits Required

16-17 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 Year

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.