Public Health Certificate

UND's Public Health Education program is based on a strong foundation in the health sciences, social sciences and psychology. You'll think critically and scientifically, while enhancing communication skills and leadership experiences.

UND's Public Health Undergraduate Certificate is based on a strong foundation in the health sciences, social sciences, and population health. You'll think critically and scientifically, while enhancing communication skills and leadership experiences.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health pairs well with any major at UND, and particularly Nutrition, Kinesiology, Psychology, Communication, Education, Sociology, and many others. You'll gain the foundation of success in topics such as public health, epidemiology, health promotion, and health care policy.

Those with public health skills are in high demand due to an aging population, increasing chronic diseases, and the need to improve the health of communities. You can pursue a career in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses.

An undergraduate public health certificate can open a variety of career options in the public health field. Some of the most common jobs for public health certificate holders include:

• Health educators promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease. They may develop and deliver educational programs, conduct research, or work in community outreach.
• Health promotion specialists improve the health of populations by developing and implementing programs that address social, environmental, and behavioral factors that influence health.
• Community health workers provide health education, support and resources to help individuals navigate healthcare systems.
• Environmental health specialists protect the health of people and the environment by preventing and controlling exposure to harmful substances. They may conduct inspections, develop regulations, or provide education and training.
• Vital records technicians collect, maintain, and disseminate vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses.

Flexible Online Public Health Certificate Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

• Lesson modules
• Streaming video content
• Virtual libraries
• Posted lectures
• Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Online Student Resources

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

• Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
• 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
• Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)