BECOME A PROFESSIONAL IN COMMUNITY-LEVEL PUBLIC HEALTH
Community-level public health professionals are on the front lines of protecting and improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As healthcare systems, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners increasingly focus on population health and preventive care, the demand for professionals with public health knowledge and community engagement skills continues to grow.
Saint Augustine’s University’s Professional Certificate in Community-Level Public Health prepares students to understand the factors that influence community health and develop practical strategies to improve health outcomes. Designed for current and aspiring healthcare professionals, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, educators, and public servants, this fully online certificate provides a pathway to careers that make a meaningful impact on the health of communities throughout North Carolina and beyond.
CURRICULUM
- Key Concepts in Public Health
- Community Environmental Public Health
- Introduction to Statistics and Public Health Program Evaluation
- Behavioral Foundations of Public Health
- Control of Infectious Diseases at the Community-Level
- Community Public Health Programs
Duration: 8 to 10 Months
Total Credits/Learning Hours: 18 Credit hrs. 6 Core Courses
Starting Dates: Monthly/Quarterly
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Proof of a previous degree (AAS, or AS, High School diploma, BS and official transcripts showing coursework.
FORMAT
This course is 100% online (asynchronous and synchronous). Start anytime.
REGISTRATION
Applications and interest forms are now being accepted. Limited seats are available for select programs. To learn more, contact tcarr@st-aug.edu. To reserve your place, visit www.st-aug.edu and click on non-degree programs.
COST
$1,600.00 (USD)
FEATURES
- Flexible Online & Hybrid Learning
- Workforce-Aligned Curriculum
- Industry-Relevant Skills Training
- Career-Focused Credentials
- Affordable Professional Development
- Monthly & Quarterly Start Options
- Designed for Adult Learners & Working Professionals