About Public Health Certificate (Post-Graduate) – Face-to-Face at CSUSB
Launching Fall 2027 • Offered Online and Hybrid
What It Is & Why It’s Beneficial
A post-graduate program requiring a completed master’s degree, CSUSB’s Public Health (Post-Graduate) Certificate is designed for advanced professionals seeking deeper expertise in public health leadership, policy, and population health practice. Delivered in a face-to-face, cohort-based format, the program offers immersive, practice-oriented learning that strengthens high-level analytical, managerial, and community health competencies.
Students explore advanced concepts in epidemiology, health behavior theory, program evaluation, environmental and occupational health, health disparities, community engagement, leadership, and public health policy. Coursework emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, systems thinking, ethical leadership, and the design and assessment of programs that promote health equity.
Ideal for public health practitioners, health care administrators, emergency management professionals, policy analysts, and individuals seeking advanced professional development, the certificate provides elevated training aligned with contemporary public health challenges and workforce needs.
Why This Certificate Is Beneficial
✔ Designed for professionals who already hold a master’s degree
Learners gain post-graduate-level specialization that enhances leadership potential and domain expertise.
✔ Strengthens readiness for high-impact public health roles
Participants build advanced skills in data interpretation, program development, strategic planning, and policy evaluation.
✔ Addresses emerging and persistent public health challenges
The curriculum focuses on health equity, community resilience, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
✔ Provides valuable professional networking through in-person instruction
The face-to-face format fosters collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with faculty and peers.
✔ Supports advancement in public health agencies and health systems
The certificate enhances eligibility for supervisory, managerial, and policy-focused roles.
Careers in Public Health Certificate (Post-Graduate) – Face-to-Face
Potential Careers
Graduates of the Public Health (Post-Graduate) Certificate often pursue roles such as:
- Public Health Program Manager or Supervisor
- Community Health Director
- Epidemiology or Surveillance Program Lead (non-clinical)
- Health Policy Analyst or Advisor
- Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management Specialist
- Population Health Strategist
This certificate also strengthens preparation for doctoral study in public health, health administration, epidemiology, or leadership and policy.
In Summary
CSUSB’s Public Health (Post-Graduate) Certificate provides advanced, face-to-face professional training for master’s-prepared individuals committed to elevating their impact in public health practice and leadership. Through rigorous coursework focused on equity, data-driven decision-making, and community wellbeing, the program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful health initiatives across diverse settings.
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