Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice offers several post-baccalaureate certificate programs providing curated content in high-demand public health fields. Advance your career, expand your knowledge in a specialized area or solidify your interest in public health. SLU's certificates can give you a significant edge in entering the job market.
The 42-credit-hour program will include the core M.P.H. concentrations and you will be able to add one of many optional certificate programs, enabling you to customize your program for just six additional credit hours. M.P.H. students can double-count six credit hours of their M.P.H. electives toward any 12-credit-hour certificate. Thus, it is possible to complete your M.P.H. plus an otherwise 12-credit-hour certificate for only 48 credit hours.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
How is a Certificate Different from a Degree?
Associate and bachelor's degrees typically range from two to four years. They include general education requirements along with specialized courses in your specific major. Certificates are much shorter programs specializing in a specific area with no requirements for classes outside the program.
Why Earn a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate?
Certificates are a great way to learn a new skill or master a subject area. You can use what you learn in a current position, become better qualified for advancement or increase your understanding of a particular topic.