Certificate in Public Health

Program Description:

The Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC) Program in Public Health is designed to equip professionals with the specialized skills needed to make an impact in a rapidly growing field. As global health concerns such as pandemics, chronic diseases, and environmental issues continue to rise, there is an increasing demand for qualified public health professionals. Our program prepares you to meet this demand, helping to address workforce shortages and open doors to new opportunities.

The Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Public Health can be used as a pathway toward CSUSB’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. Students who successfully complete their PGC program can apply their sixteen (16) PGC credits to the MPH program. However, PGC graduates are not automatically admitted to the MPH program; they must apply separately to the program and meet its academic and other requirements.

Program Coordinator:

Jacinda Higgins  (for assistance with this application and admission process)
Phone: 909-537-5576
Email: Jacinda.higgins@csusb.edu

Dr. Nicole Henley (for curriculum and career outlook)
Phone: (909) 537-7228
Email: Nicole.henley@csusb.edu

Application Requirements:

• $70 Application fee
• Prior college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Academic Record

Application Details:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above using the entire degree or the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of course work, which may include post-baccalaureate work.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. CSUSB students are not required to submit any CSUSB transcripts. However, if your transcript is not in English, you must also send a certified literal English translation of the transcripts along with the official original-language transcripts with proof of degree.
• Academic Record: If a graduate applicant has earned a bachelor's degree, please upload a copy of official degree diploma or official verification of degree completion.