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Gain Expertise & Lead: Online Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health
Given the urgent need for effective health programs, leadership and management skills in public health are more critical than ever. CSU Global’s undergraduate certificate in public health leadership enables students to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Students in this program will:
- Understand the importance of influencing, motivating, and enabling others to contribute to effective public health programs and initiatives.
- Gain foundational knowledge in health policy, population health management, quality improvement, and principles of public health leadership.
- Develop skills to assess, implement interventions, and evaluate the health of populations within organizations or communities.
- Explore the impact of project management on the planning and implementation of public health programs.
These skills prepare graduates to tackle the varied challenges in public health, making them important contributors to community health.
Program Details
Program Overview
Colorado State University Global’s undergraduate certificate in Public Health Leadership is an 18-credit, fully online program designed for students interested in enhancing their leadership and management skills in public health.
Courses included in this 18-credit curriculum are:
- HCM320: Introduction to Health Policy
- HCM430: Population Health Management
- PHL450: Leading Quality Improvement in Public Health
- PHL460: Principles in Public Health Leadership
- PHL470: Public Health Marketing
- PHL480: Project Management Principles & Practices
What skills will I gain with an undergraduate certificate in public health leadership?
CSU Global’s online undergraduate certificate in public health leadership will prepare graduates to:
- Understand the importance of influencing, motivating, and enabling others in public health programs.
- Gain foundational knowledge in health policy, population health management, and quality improvement.
- Develop the ability to assess, implement interventions, and evaluate the health of populations.
- Explore the impact of project management on public health program planning and implementation.
What can you do with an undergraduate certificate in public health leadership?
An undergraduate certificate in public health leadership can open doors to career opportunities in various public health settings. Here are some common job titles that individuals with this certificate might pursue:
- Environmental Scientist | Median Salary: $78,980 per year
- Health Education Specialist | Median Salary: $62,860 per year
- Epidemiologist | Median Salary: $81,390 per year
- Community Health Worker | Median Salary: $48,200 per year
Salary information is based on Lightcast data from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 06/2024
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
Why You Should Earn Your Online Undergraduate Certificate
In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With an undergraduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.
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Institutional Accreditation
Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.