The Certificate in Core Public Health Concepts is 12-credit hour program of study. The content is the same as the core content taught in UNC’s Masters of Public Health programs. All courses have been specially designed and developed for delivery via the Internet. Students will be able to register, receive materials, interact with faculty, order books and successfully complete this program without traveling to campus. A connection to the internet is required.

Additional Document #1

Personal Statement – upload a document that answers the following questions (max. 2 pages).

• State your purpose in applying to this program.
• Explain how this certificate will be of value to you
• Describe any experience you have had with distance education
• Ten-twelve hours of student work per course, per week are required for successful course completion. Describe how you will schedule that time.
• If you will be working full-time, explain what mechanisms you have or can put in place to ensure that you will be able to handle the demands of both work and school. Specifically, detail the support your supervisor has offered and whether release from work/school is available.
• Describe what contributions you can bring to this Certificate class.
• Please list all college level math courses you have taken (honors courses taken in high school can be included).

Additional Document #2

Resume

Additional Document #3

Transcripts