The Graduate Certificate in Rural Public Health is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to effectively work as public health leaders and practitioners in rural communities, both globally and domestically. Students will develop an understanding of how unique social, cultural, political, and environmental characteristics of rural communities, as well as structural, systemic, and historical influences, affect everything from rural health and well-being to public health and health care delivery, policy development, collaborative opportunities, and advocacy strategies. Prospective students are encouraged to review https://mph.msu.edu/ for additional information.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and of the College of Human Medicine, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management and Analytics, an applicant must:
- apply through SOPHAS (centralized application system for public health programs);
- submit an application for Graduate Study at Michigan State University with application fee;
- have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited educational institution;
- submit three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references;
- submit a personal statement describing interest in and understanding of public health including professional career goals, and how their experiences, personal and professional, have influenced that interest;
- submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
- submit a resume or curriculum vitae;
- submit official English language proficiency test scores to institution code 1465 (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB) if applying as an international applicant.
The MPH Admission Committee integrates the academic information, letters of recommendation, and personal statement to make the final admissions decision based on the following considerations:
- Academic: including attributes such as grades, trend in grades, degrees earned, rigors of the degree programs, graduate study admission test scores, research experience, and cognitive skills;
- Personal Motivation: including attributes such as public health experience and insights about public health competencies, health care reform, and other ethical, social, legal, political, and economic aspects of health;
- Social Awareness: including attributes such as community service, experience with persons or groups unlike themselves, leadership, and mentoring experiences, as well as effective communication skills and sensitivity to community concerns.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Rural Public Health The Graduate Certificate in Rural Public Health is available only online. Students must complete 9 credits as specified below.
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830 |
Foundations of Rural Public Health |
3 |
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834 |
Drivers of Rural Health |
3 |
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839 |
Rural Public Health Policy and Advocacy |
3 |