About Our Graduate Certificate Programs

The School of Public Health offers two certificate programs: Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles (CPH-FP) and Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness (CPH-SP). The Certificates are aimed at preparing students for the continuously changing challenges in public health. The design of the two certificates programs acknowledges the emerging need for creative educational modalities in public health and allows students to take the required courses entirely online or a combination of online and in class courses.

Plan of study for Public Health Fundamentals and Principles
Plan of study for Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness

The Certificates may be used for a first look at public health or to further enhance one's understanding of the complexities of the field. Students who complete the certificate may apply these courses to a degree at the School of Public Health. In order to do so a student must:

• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher while pursuing the Certificate
• Complete the courses within five years of application to the degree program
• Fulfill the admission requirements of the desired degree program at the time of application

The program offers tuition assistance to New York State and county health departments through the Public Health Management Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) program.

For more information, please contact Barry R. Sherman, PhD, Program Director at bsherman@uamail.albany.edu or Lue Ellis, Program Coordinator at LEllis@uamail.albany.edu