Public Health
| Degree Program | Program Type | Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria | Prerequisite Course Requirements | Department ADM Review | Dept Conditional Admits | Dept Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | MPH, MPH/HMS, MPH/MPA | *Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 for previous academic work *Essay addressing the areas outlined in the application *Three letters of recommendation on letterhead from employers, professional peers, or educators |
N/A | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | Yes, for applicants who are missing one or more of the conditions listed | N/A |
| Degree Program | Program Type | Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria | Prerequisite Course Requirements | Department ADM Review | Dept Conditional Admits | Dept Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | Graduate Certificate | *Background in the biological sciences demonstrated by transcript credit of at least three semester hours is required, along with a strong science background desirable. *Admission will be based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale, or a 2.75 or better with documentation of substantial professional experience in the field of the certificate. |
*Individuals wanting to apply the certificate work to a graduate degree in public health must also meet all entrance requirements for degree study (refer to the Master’s in Public Health section of this catalog). In addition, they must formally apply for admission to the graduate degree. | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/A |
| Community Health Education | Graduate Certificate | *Background in the biological sciences demonstrated by transcript credit of at least three semester hours is required, along with a strong science background desirable. *Admission will be based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale, or a 2.75 or better with documentation of substantial professional experience in the field of the certificate. |
Individuals wanting to apply the certificate work to a graduate degree in public health must also meet all entrance requirements for degree study (refer to the Master’s in Public Health section of this catalog). In addition, they must formally apply for admission to the graduate degree. | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Risk Assessment | Graduate Certificate | *Background in the biological sciences demonstrated by transcript credit of at least three semester hours is required, along with a strong science background desirable. *Admission will be based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale, or a 2.75 or better with documentation of substantial professional experience in the field of the certificate. |
Individuals wanting to apply the certificate work to a graduate degree in public health must also meet all entrance requirements for degree study (refer to the Master’s in Public Health section of this catalog). In addition, they must formally apply for admission to the graduate degree | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/a |
| Epidemiology | Graduate Certificate | *Background in the biological sciences demonstrated by transcript credit of at least three semester hours is required, along with a strong science background desirable. *Admission will be based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0- point scale, or a 2.75 or better with documentation of substantial professional experience in the field of the certificate. |
Individuals wanting to apply the certificate work to a graduate degree in public health must also meet all entrance requirements for degree study (refer to the Master’s in Public Health section of this catalog). In addition, they must formally apply for admission to the graduate degree. | Department Chair/Program Director; an evaluation rubric is used for file review | N/A | N/A |