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$50 application fee (waived w/promo SPRING).
What you’ll learn
Understand public health essentials
Explore public health concepts like health administration, environmental health, biostatistics, and behavioral health.
Impact public health outcomes
Evaluate effectiveness and of public health initiatives on population outcomes.
Use data to effect change
Apply evidence to change public health practice and policy.
Influence public health policy
Gain the skills and knowledge to design, manage, and evaluate public health programs.
Address community challenges
Expand your ability to assess and lead in executing solutions to public health problems.
Engage & inspire action
Manage health information to improve community and population health outcomes.
Program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Exclusive Learner Success Lab
Support to help you manage your time and resources so you can stay on top of your studies and reach your goals.
Immersive Learning Experiences
In our virtual simulated health care environment, you'll practice real-life public health skills in a safe environment.
Master foundational competencies for success in our DrPH
This certificate fulfills the core master's-level public health requirements to enter Capella's DrPH program if you do not have a master's degree in a public health or related discipline.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however you learn.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$6,000–$9,565*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$500 per credit,
20 total quarter credits,
8 max transfer credits
Learning Outcomes »
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees). Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount. Ask your employer what offers are available.
$1K toward your certificate
Apply for a $1K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your certificate.
Employer reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees. Ask your manager about options.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample courses
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health curriculum can enhance your knowledge in core public health concepts, including environmental health, biostatistics, behavioral health, and epidemiology
| MPH5500 |
Introduction to Public Health Administrative Systems
This course provides an overview of the elements of the public health system and reviews the administrative processes that foster integration and managerial effectiveness across the system. Learners study the organizational, financial, and managerial structure and function of the public health system and analyze the impact of health policy on administrative systems, including health insurance and reimbursement policy. |
4 quarter credits |
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| MPH5503 |
Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
This course surveys the major issues related to environmental and occupational health and health hazards. Learners identify the sources of biological, chemical, and physical agents found in the environment and analyze their effects on water, food, and land resources in community and occupational settings. Learners also examine concepts about climate change, as well as the legal framework, policies, and practices associated with controlling environmental and occupational hazards. |
4 quarter credits |
| MPH5506 |
Social and Behavioral Foundations in Public Health
Learners in this course explore social and behavioral science theories and concepts applied to population health. Learners identify and increase their understanding of the biological, social, economic, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence the health of individuals, populations, and subgroups. Learners also examine the resources needed to develop social and behavioral policies and public health evidenced-based programs to reduce disparities and improve health. |
4 quarter credits |
| MPH5509 |
Principles of Biostatistics
This course provides an introduction to the objectives, principles, and methods of biostatistics for health sciences. Topics include statistical vocabulary; methods for descriptive data analysis; fundamentals of probability and sampling distribution; methods for statistical inference and hypothesis testing; and data analysis and linear regression for continuous, binary, and survival data. |
4 quarter credits |
| MPH5512 * |
Principles of Epidemiology
This course provides an overview of epidemiology, including an evaluation of the nature of disease; the interaction among agent, host, and environment; and the chain of transmission. Learners examine epidemiological research methods for identifying and describing variables, evaluate measures of disease occurrence, determine key data sources, and formulate interventions to control disease occurrence and transmission. Prerequisite(s): MPH5509. |
4 quarter credits |
Faculty & support
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Advisors
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Faculty
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Relevant blog posts
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