Public Health Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Ideal for students in all health profession programs, this certificate in public health will explore fundamental concepts in public health, epidemiology and application of public health concepts in program development. Expand your knowledge of public health and understand the application of public health concepts in a clinical practice. Learn more at usd.edu/online-ph-cert.

DELIVERY: On campus | Online 

Certificate Requirements - 15 Credit Hours

• PUBH 701 - Biostatistics for Public Health 3 cr
• PUBH 702 - Public Health Theory and Practice 3 cr
• PUBH 710 - Epidemiology 3 cr

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• Select 2 courses (6 credits) from the following supporting course list:

• PUBH 733 - Environmental Health 3 cr
• PUBH 740 - Introduction to Health Systems and Policy 3 cr
• PUBH 750 - Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health 3 cr
• PUBH 755 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3 cr
• PUBH 760 - Public Health and Native American Communities 3 cr

General Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Statement of purpose
6. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the  “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

Questions?

Public Health
605-658-6500 | health@usd.edu | usd.edu/publichealth

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad