Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Foundations of Public Health in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,340
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Public health is a multidisciplinary domain focused on preventing diseases, injuries, and early mortality while enhancing wellbeing and extending lifespan across communities and populations.
The Advanced Certificate in Foundations of Public Health is designed for professionals employed in public health agencies or related health/human services fields who seek to acquire the methodologies and evidence-based practices central to public health.
To obtain this certificate, students must complete 12 semester hours (4 courses) and attend a compulsory prerequisite Foundations of Public Health Seminar. These credits may be transferred toward Hofstra's MPH program.
Hofstra's 42-credit MPH program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), balances public health theory with real-world implementation. Students learn to analyze public health research, evaluate community health challenges, design interventions using health education principles, and comprehend public health's societal role.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0.
A personal interview with a faculty member.
A detailed resume including related professional experience.
Two letters of recommendation, one from an academic source and one from a professional source.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
A minimum grade point average of 3.0.
A personal interview with a faculty member.
A detailed resume including related professional experience.
Two letters of recommendation, one from an academic source and one from a professional source.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
20,340