Explore the foundations of public health and analyze problems through a lens of environmental policy, communication, and social behavior. This online certificate program from Johnson & Wales uses case studies and real-life scenarios to analyze specific health issues and how they can impact a population. Topics of study include epidemiologic methodologies, innovative research designs, population sampling methods, public health policy and implementation, and more.
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This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Health & Wellness.
Fast Facts
- 8 months or less to complete your program
- 8-week course length
- 15:1 student to faculty ratio
- 96.8% career outcomes rate
- 100% Online career-focused curriculum
Benefits of Earning your Certificate with JWU
- Take advantage of our online format, designed to fit your schedule
- Learn from faculty with industry experience who integrate theory with practice
- Acquire real-world exposure through our experiential education model
- Prepare for entry-level opportunities within the public health field
- Earn credit applicable toward your future JWU undergraduate degree
Certificate Curriculum
- Introduction to Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Research Methods for Health Science
- Research Capstone
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*Required documentation of knowledge of basic statistics is required to enroll in this program or MATH2001.
Admissions & Tuition
- Proof of high school completion or a GED is required for admission to this program.
Note: Students who enroll in this certificate program are ineligible for financial aid. Contact Online Student Financial Services (855-598-5040 or [email protected]) for options.