Graduate Certificate in Population Health

General Information

The Graduate Certificate in Population Health is an online program designed to equip professionals from diverse backgrounds with foundational, cross-cutting competencies in population health, focusing on systems thinking, evidence-based practice, and equity-focused solutions. Recognizing that health outcomes are influenced by complex interactions between land, animals, and humans, and that diverse teams collaborate to solve these issues, the program adopts a transdisciplinary approach to interpreting and applying and acting on public health data to real-world contexts. Students will develop expertise in analyzing and intervening in complex population health system dynamics, understanding and addressing the root causes of health inequities, and contributing to collaborative efforts that create shared value for communities.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are:

1. A baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution, for which a transcript will be required; and
2. English Language Proficiency as recognized by GPS.

If the baccalaureate requirement cannot be met, admission based on life achievement may be considered. 

Policies and Regulations

See the GPS Regulations . 

Academic Standing and Graduation Requirements

To progress, as required by GPS, all students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.

Program Requirements

The graduate certificate will be granted upon successful completion of four required graduate-level courses:

• SPH 530 - This is Public Health
• SPH 535 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice
• SPH 537 - Using and Creating Evidence in Public Health Practice II
• SPH 562 - Understanding and Improving the Health of Populations