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Overview

Build Population Health Skills—Fully Online

The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Science is a distance education program designed for working professionals and post-baccalaureate students who want foundational training in the emerging, interdisciplinary field of population health. In just 12 credit hours, students gain practical knowledge and skills they can apply immediately in healthcare, public health, policy, research, and community settings.

Designed for Busy Professionals

Whether you’re advancing in your current role or expanding into population health for the first time, this certificate offers a flexible path to develop in-demand competencies—without stepping away from work or family responsibilities.

Ideal for:

• Working professionals in healthcare, public health, nonprofit, or government roles

• Post-baccalaureate students exploring graduate study in population health

• Individuals seeking a focused credential to strengthen their résumé and broaden career options

What You’ll Learn

Students who complete the certificate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of core population health concepts and the role the field plays in improving health outcomes and health systems.

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of population health science and how they apply to real-world health challenges

• Interpret population-level evidence and data to inform decisions and improve outcomes

• Apply evidence-based approaches to address determinants of health and reduce disparities

Core Training in Population Health Methods

Coursework provides a strong foundation in key methods and concepts commonly used in population health work, including population health principles, epidemiology, and biostatistics—all delivered in an online format.

Program Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must:

• Successfully complete 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework

A Practical Credential with Immediate Value

The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Science is a focused way to build professional credibility, strengthen analytic and evidence-based thinking, and deepen your understanding of the forces that shape health—across individuals, communities, and systems.