Community and Public Health Practice

Purpose:

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate Program in Community and Public Health Practice is to provide a curriculum which will prepare post Bachelor of Science individuals, who currently work in community or public health or other relevant fields, to solve public health problems and apply a breadth of knowledge and expertise in the community.

Many public health professionals in Arizona have a degree in other fields but need the basic public health knowledge offered by this graduate certificate program. The graduate certificate in community and public health practice is for non-degree seeking students and is open to both nursing and non-nursing students.

Program Features and Benefits:

• Online program with flexibility
• Evidence-based emphasis
• Provides competencies specific to roles in public health
• All courses may be applied toward the Master in Science - Community Health Advanced Practice Nursing requirements*
• Program of Study (PDF)

*Must apply to Master of Science in nursing program before completing (9) credits.