Graduate Certificate in Population Health

College of Public Health

Boost your knowledge of effective population health management. Our online program will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in many health practice fields.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:

04/19/2025

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 12

Cost Per Credit: $753.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Population Health overview

Format

Fully Online

Total Credits

Accredited

College level

Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

Students of our Graduate Certificate gain increased understanding of effective population health management that is traditionally not included in clinical or healthcare management education. Our Graduate Certificate packages the core courses of our Master of Public Health degree into a 12 credit hour (4 course) concentrated learning experience. This certificate program provides valuable competencies for those seeking to join or advance their careers in the public health workforce.

All credits from this graduate certificate can be applied to the 42-hour MPH program.

Course Examples

CPH 650 Public Health System
Three (3) approved elective courses

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

Personal Statement -Briefly describe (a) your reason(s) for interest in the Graduate Certificate in Population Health, (b) your career goals in relation to Population Health and (c) the specific topic in Population Health in which you are most interested and why.
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Admissions Criteria

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

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Program Contact

Sarah Wackerbarth, Ph.D.

Certificate Director

sbwack0@uky.edu

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:

04/19/2025

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO

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Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

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