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School of Public and Community Health Sciences

When you apply online, please be sure to select the following items to start your Certificate in Public Health (CPH) application:

Enrollment Status: Degree Seeking

Major: Public Health Generalist (CPH)

Degree: Post Baccalaureate certificate

 

Though we do not have posted minimum standards, we do want to see that you have the skills required to succeed in our professional academic programs. In an effort to evaluate your application, the following materials are needed in your CPH application to the School of Public and Community Health Sciences.

Application Information and Materials

Application Packet Checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Three letters of recommendations
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Note: all international students - non-U.S. university transcripts need to be first professionally evaluated before being submitted.  Options include the and the )
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB scores (Note: for international students only)

Requirements for Admission into the Certificate of Public Health Program:

  • Baccalaureate degree
  • Completed application packet
  • Note that the GRE is not required

Important: CPH applicants may not transfer in any credits and apply them toward their program. Students must be admitted to the CPH program before taking any courses.

Personal Statement

The personal statement is an important part of the application as it helps the Admissions Committee learn about an applicant's interest in public health. The personal statement also provides a writing sample, so applicants should compose their statements thoughtfully and edit them carefully. The entire personal statement should not exceed two single space typed pages. Please address each of the following questions or issues below with a brief paragraph.

  1. Why do you want to pursue graduate studies in public health?
  2. What are your short-term and long-term career objectives?
  3. Briefly describe the education, life/work experiences and personal characteristics that will enable you to be successful in the program and your chosen career.
  4. Describe any significant extracurricular or community service activities.
  5. Please comment on anything else you think would strengthen your application.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

All applicants are asked to submit updated curriculum vitae or resume. Applicants who have existing graduate degrees may wish to include a list of publications and/or presentations at professional meetings.

Transcripts

All applicants are asked to enter universities/colleges/schools attended into the appropriate section in the online application, to ensure all required transcript can be checked as received.

Application Deadlines

The Admissions Committee typically meets twice a year to consider new applications, and it is highly recommended that prospective students submit their completed applications by the admission deadlines:

Summer and Fall Semesters - The deadline for all application materials is March 1.

Spring Semester - The deadline for all application materials is December 10. 

 

Click the "Start Your Application" button below to begin.

Application Instructions (CPH to MPH)

Students who are admitted into the CPH program who then decide to pursue the MPH must apply for admission to the MPH program.

CPH Program Application Checklist

(If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program at the 老虎机攻略)

You may either complete the requirements listed above for those students not already enrolled in a graduate program, or you may complete just the items below.

  • completed application
  • letter of support from current supervisor
  • personal statement

Then, send in a sealed envelope from current program:

  • copies of three recommendations from current master's or doctorate program
  • unofficial copies of all transcripts

International Students

International students are encouraged to apply for the CPH program.  The CPH program can be completed entirely online from the student’s home country.  For more information about online programs at the 老虎机攻略, please refer to the 老虎机攻略Online website.  This online program does not meet the federal requirements for an F student visa, which requires the majority of credits to be in person.