University of Arizona graduate certificates are available at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health in Global Health and Development, Health Administration, Public Health, as well as, Clinical and Translational Research.
The deadline for entry for the spring 2018 admissions has been extended to Oct. 15.
If you’re a UA employee, you can use your Qualified Tuition Reduction benefit to take advantage of this opportunity.
Global Health & Development
Gain the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in global health practice, whether at home in a diverse setting, along the border in a bi-cultural environment, or abroad where populations are under-resourced and where health systems are constrained.
- Offered through the UA Online Campus as a fully online program
- 5 courses, 13 units
- State university employees using the QTR benefit pay approximately $50 for a 3 unit course (based on Fall 2017 costs)
Health Administration
Advance your health administration training by developing knowledge and skills in health care marketing, budgeting and finance, health care economics and policy, and advanced health care services administration.
- Hybrid of online and in-person courses
- Offered through UA Main Campus but may be completed at the Phoenix or Tucson campuses
- 5 courses, 15 units
- State university employees using the QTR benefit pay approximately $311 for a 3 unit course (based on Fall 2017 costs).
Public Health
Explore the range of public health areas of study from environmental and occupational health, social and behavioral aspects, policy and management, biostatistics as well as epidemiology.
- Offered through the UA Online Campus as a fully online program
- 5 courses, 15 units
- State university employees using the QTR benefit pay approximately $50 for a 3 unit course (based on Fall 2017 costs)
Clinical and Translational Research
Prepares inter-professional scientists for the complexities of clinical and translational research through didactic instruction and mentored research experiences. Scholars meet with our team of esteemed research mentors to discuss individual research interests and the mentors’ research endeavors in an engaging seminar experience.
- Offered through the UA Main Campus, may be completed online, in-person or as a hybrid
- Tailor six units of the 13-unit curriculum to your personal goals.
- State university employees using the QTR benefit pay approximately $311 for a 3 unit course (based on Fall 2017 costs).
- Successful applicants will already have an advanced degree such as an MS, MD, PhD, etc.
- May be completed in two semesters
Admissions Criteria
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 3.0 GPA (CTR Certificate requires a graduate degree.)
- Official transcripts
- One course in college biology and one course in college algebra, statistics, or a more advanced math course (Public Health Certificate only)
- One letter of recommendation
- Resume or CV
- Personal statement of experiences and goals
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants
Application Deadlines
- Fall: May 15
- Spring: September 15 — please note the Spring 2018 semester deadline has been extended to Oct. 15
Apply today!
Questions? Contact Michael Tearne, Certificate Coordinator
EXTRA INFO
What is Public Health?
“While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.”
(From the American Public Health Association)Just for Fun
Public Health Crossword Puzzle (email Michael above for the answers) – Crossword.pdf
