About
The Certificate in Population Health offers a secondary credential for graduate and professional students preparing to enter the healthcare, public policy, or community-based organization sectors, such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, social work, and public administration. The Certificate in Population Health is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of population health, population-level determinants of health, health disparities, and improving health disparities through public health research, intervention, and advocacy. The Certificate in Population Health is designed for students who plan to work in careers outside of public health, but who wish to apply concepts of population health and promote health equity in their professional careers. The program is offered in traditional and online formats.
The admission standards for the certificate program are the same standards in place for the MPH degree program. Refer to the Academic Information section of the bulletin for information on application requirements.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Admissions
The Hudson College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma Health is the only CEPH- accredited school of public health in Oklahoma. Our accredited programs focus on applied public health, and our graduates emerge as healthcare leaders with a strong foundation in various disciplines. Explore our programs and start your journey toward a rewarding career in public health
At OU's Hudson College of Public Health, admission opens the door to a dynamic academic journey. Our accredited programs, backed by cutting-edge research and hands-on experiences, nurture future health leaders. Explore the intersection of theory and practice in public health at OU, where your potential meets purpose.
To learn more about the application process, please visit the application information on the Hudson College of Public Health webpage.
Curriculum
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BSE 5113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HAP 5453 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 3 |
| 6 |
| Environmental Health | |
| Lifestyle Medicine in Public Health | |
| Program Planning for Health Promotion | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | |
| Health Policy and Politics | |
| Epidemiology and Prevention of Chronic Diseases | |
| Epidemiology of Infectious Disease | |
| Total Hours | 12 |
The required number of credit hours equals 12. All coursework completed with a grade of A, B, or C while enrolled in the certificate program may be applied to a Hudson College of Public Health degree program if the student is admitted to the degree program within three years of completing the certificate requirements and the degree program evaluates the coursework as appropriate for the program of study. Credit may apply to a degree for those students admitted more than three years after completing the certificate requirements based on the individual’s professional work experience. In no instance will credit be given for any coursework completed in excess of six years prior to admission into a degree program.
All students enrolled in the certificate program must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or greater in order to complete the program and receive the certificate. MPH students who have completed the course requirements may petition for award of the certificate provided their GPA in the courses is at least 3.00.
