Required Program of Study

The Post-masters Certificate in Public Health Nursing offers the same courses as the MSN in Public Health degree.  RNs must have completed the three direct care courses in their MSN program. The following outline is for the certificate.  All courses will be offered via distance learning.

Direct Care Courses - These courses must have been in the earned MS/MSN degree: NURS 50503 , NURS 50603 , NURS 50703  

Summer Start

• NURS 50403 - Statistical Reasoning in Public Health
• NURS 51002 - Social Determinants of Health
• NURS 52004 - Public Health Policy and Economics
• NURS 50214 - Public Healthcare & Education

Fall Start

• NURS 50403 - Statistical Reasoning in Public Health
• NURS 50214 - Public Healthcare & Education
• NURS 50006 - Public Health Leadership, Management, and Evaluation

Total Hours: 13

Total Practicum Hours: 225-315