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Welcome to the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health!

Graduate

Certificate Programs

Whether you want to become a more competitive candidate for your dream job or gain additional expertise, a certificate at the Fairbanks School of Public Health will meet the needs of working professionals or pre-career students. 

Graduate Certificate in Health Policy

The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Health Policy is an 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working public health professionals who wish to advance their careers by continuing their education. Completing the Certificate will provide you with an introduction to health policy that will incorporate the rapid changes occurring in health care, complex ethical issues, and complicated financing systems. Courses are taught by faculty from the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, as well as the IU Schools of Medicine, Law, Nursing, Public and Environmental Affairs, and Liberal Arts. Graduates who are later accepted into the Fairbanks School of Public Health Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree may be able to apply credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy toward the MHA degree, if they do so within 24 months of completing the Graduate Certificate, making this a great choice for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in the future.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy, students must complete 15 credit hours of courses which includes 9 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of approved electives. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B” grade on a 4.0 scale). Students who are already enrolled in the MHA degree program are not eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate program. All public health courses require authorization before registering. Please call (317) 274-2000 to obtain authorization.

Curriculum

Required Courses

Take 3 courses for a total of 9 credits

  • PBHL H501 U.S. Healthcare and Health Policy (3 credits)
  • PBHL H611 Advanced Policy Implementation Seminar (3 credits)
  • PBHL H616 Leading Public Health Organizations (3 credits)

Elective Courses

Take 2 courses for a total of 6 credits

  • PBHL H613 Emergency Preparedness for Public Health (3 credits)
  • PBHL H619 Financial Management and Public Health Organizations (3 credits)
  • PBHL H621 Grant Proposal Writing and Administration (3 credits)
  • PBHL H624 Developing Strategic Capabilities (3 credits)
  • PBHL H628 Healthcare Information Systems (3 credits)
  • PBHL H641 Public Health Ethics (3 credits)
  • PBHL H644 Health Impact Assessment (3 credits)
  • PBHL H657 Application of Cost Effectiveness for Public Health (3 credits)

Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management

The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management is a 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working health care administrators and physicians who are actively engaged in managerial duties, as well as physicians and health care professionals who wish to advance their careers by continuing their education. Completing this Certificate will provide greater knowledge of the structure, processes, and goal-setting approaches of health care organizations and enhance understanding of the environment in which they currently operate. Graduates who are later accepted into the Fairbanks School of Public Health Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree may be able to apply credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management toward the MHA degree, if they do so within 24 months of completing the Graduate Certificate, making this a great choice for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in the future.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management, students must complete 15 credit hours of approved courses which includes 9 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of approved electives. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B” grade on a 4.0 scale). Students who are already enrolled in the MHA degree program are not eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate program. All public health courses require authorization before registering. Please call (317) 274-2000 to obtain authorization.

Curriculum

Required Courses

  • PBHL H501 U.S. Health Care: Systems, Policies and Ethical Challenges (3 credits)
  • PBHL H508 Managing Health Care Accounting Information for Decision-Making (3 credits)
  • PBHL H523 Health Services Human Resources Management (3 credits)

Elective Courses

Take 2 approved courses for a total of 6 credits

Transfer credit, course substitutions and course waivers are not permitted.

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working public health professionals who wish to advance their careers by continuing their education. Completing the Certificate will provide you with a strong foundation in public health theory and concepts. Graduates who are later accepted into the Fairbanks School of Public Health Master of Public Health (MPH) degree may be able to apply credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Public Health toward the MPH degree, if they do so within 24 months of completing the Graduate Certificate, making this a great choice for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in the future.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Deadlines

US Applicants: July 1
International Applicants: April 1

Spring Semester Deadlines

US Applicants: November 1
International Applicants: September 15

Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health may apply directly through the IUPUI Graduate Office by completing the eApplication. When filling out the online application, select "Graduate Certificate in Public Health" as the program of your choice.  Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee once all supporting documents and requirements have been met.

Application Fee

A non-refundable $70.00 fee (payable by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) is required in order to process the application.

Competencies

By completing the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, you will learn how to:

  • Use biostatistical methods to analyze and report public health data
  • Specify approaches to assess, prevent, and control environmental and occupational hazards to human health and safety
  • Use epidemiologic methods to collect, study, analyze and report the patterns of disease in human populations for diverse audiences
  • Apply policy process, development and analysis methods to address current national, state and local public health issues
  • Identify social and behavioral science factors, theories and models and develop, implement and evaluate interventions designed to positively affect health behaviors in populations
  • Exhibit high standards of personal and organizational integrity, compassion, honesty and respect for all people
  • Identify the impact of diversity and culture on public health across discipline areas
  • Identify the basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of public health data

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students must complete coursework in the five core areas of public health and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B” grade on a 4.0 scale). All public health courses require authorization before registering. Please call (317) 278-0337 to obtain authorization.

Curriculum

For students entering the Certificate Program in the fall of 2018 and beyond.

  • PBHL-P 510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
  • PBHL-P 511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • PBHL-P 512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
  • PBHL-P 513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)
  • One public health elective (3 credits)

Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship

The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship is a 15-credit hour program of study designed to meet the needs of working product stewards who wish to advance their careers by continuing their education. Completing the Graduate Certificate will provide you with a strong foundation in product stewardship theory and concepts. Graduates who are later accepted into the Fairbanks School of Public Health Master of Science in Product Stewardship (MSPS) degree may be able to apply credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship toward the MSPS degree, making this a great choice for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in the future. Graduates must apply for a transfer of these credits within 24 months of completing the Graduate Certificate.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Deadlines

US Applicants: July 1
International Applicants: May 15

Competencies

By completing the Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship, you will learn how to:

  • Describe the core functions, values and principles of environmental and occupational public health.
  • Identify and characterize product hazards, exposures, and risk through inherent product characteristics, uses, and misuses of products.
  • Select and apply appropriate frameworks to analyze product risks to humans and the environment throughout product supply chains and product lifecycles.
  • Identify and evaluate current and emerging societal issues, regulatory requirements, and voluntary frameworks that may affect products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Assess and apply best practices to improve product sustainability and competitive advantage while minimizing business risk through management and product development.
  • Identify and recommend strategies to improve the capabilities of product stewardship organizations within the larger business construct.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship, students must complete coursework in three areas of public health and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B” grade on a 4.0 scale). All product stewardship courses require authorization before registering. Please call (317) 278-2000 to obtain authorization.

Curriculum

The courses you will take are:

  • Fundamentals of Product Stewardship [A680] 
  • Product Hazard, Exposure & Risk Assessment [A677] 
  • Product Improvement & Sustainability [A678]
  • Regulatory Affairs for Product Stewardship [A675]
  • Product Stewardship Strategy & Management [A676]

 

Updated March 10, 2021