All students must meet the Requirements for the micro-Certificate of Graduate Study.
Overview
Public health is a dynamic and challenging, multidisciplinary field blending public policy, research, and population health sciences. The focus of public health is on promoting healthy practices and preventing disease among entire populations, rather than on treating individual illness.
The University of Vermont’s online micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Equity is a 6-credit certificate (2 courses) that provides a graduate-level introduction to the science and practice of public health relevant to health equity.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
The Graduate micro-Certificate in Health Equity requires 2 courses (6 credits) from 2 core content areas.
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 required core competency courses (6 credits): | ||
| PH 6010 | Public Health & Health Policy | 3 |
| PH 6160 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |