Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Develop Essential Public Health Skills
Build a Foundation for Public Health Impact
Public health professionals are needed in every community and across every sector. Build the knowledge to make a difference with Tulane University's Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
Designed for working professionals and students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, the program provides a strong foundation in the core disciplines of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems and program design. You'll learn from expert faculty while gaining practical insight into the factors that shape health outcomes and population well-being.
Through flexible online or in-person coursework, you'll develop the skills to understand complex health challenges, contribute to evidence-based solutions, and explore pathways for continued study in public health.
Suitable for professionals such as public health administrators, physicians, nurses, health educators, clinical researchers, and policy experts.
Courses can be completed full-time or part-time, online or in-person. Designed to work around your professional life.
Designed for professionals who have an undergraduate degree. Certificate credits may be applied toward a full MPH degree in one of seven concentration areas.
What Will You Learn?
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health fulfills the foundational requirements of a public health degree. The certificate is comprised of five integrated 3-credit hour courses that provide fundamental knowledge and skills, including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral factors that shape health outcomes. The courses are designed to be rigorous, engaging, and collaborative, with an emphasis on application in professional practice.
What Can You Do With a Graduate Certificate in Public Health?
Public health challenges affect every community, organization, and industry. Tulane University's Graduate Certificate in Public Health is designed for professionals who need to augment their current knowledge or those who are seeking a broader perspective on population health.
The certificate is ideal for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their credentials. Whether you support public health programs, manage community initiatives, analyze data, coordinate services, or contribute to health-related policy, the program helps you build a stronger understanding of the principles and evidence that guide effective public health practice.
The program also benefits professionals whose work intersects with public health, but whose training comes from other disciplines. You'll develop practical knowledge that can enhance your effectiveness, broaden your career opportunities, and help you contribute to healthier communities.
Explore the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides students with foundational knowledge of public health.
- Foundations in Public Health
- Biostatistics for Public Health
- Epidemiology for Public Health
- Health Systems Policy and Management
- Design Strategies in Public Health Programs
Meet Your Public Health Certificate Faculty
You will learn from an interdisciplinary faculty body across multiple departments at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Academic Excellence in Public Health
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has been accredited since 1947, and all current programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Admissions
Prospective Graduate Certificate students will apply through the WSPH Application Starter.
A bachelor's degree is required for all graduate certificate programs.
Required materials:
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Official Transcripts from all institutions attended (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluation)
- Non-English speakers: Demonstration of proficiency in English to be able to study and communicate in English. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo may be used.
- Nonrefundable $75 application fee
Send transcripts to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu or mail to:
Department of Admissions
Celia Scott Weatherhead
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2417-8330
New Orleans, LA 70112
*As the Graduate Certificates are non-degree programs, they are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
About the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
With century-old roots in the heart of New Orleans, the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is dedicated to our mission to support the Gulf South while understanding national health issues and addressing pressing global health concerns. At the Celia Scott Weatherhead School, public health is not just a field of study, but of action, where learners gain the real-world skills and competencies to strengthen their communities.
Are you ready to protect and serve your communities? Gain the essential skills with the Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
Please visit our Certificate Programs if you're looking for on-campus certificates.