This certificate covers foundational public health concepts, use of epidemiological data, designing evidence-based projects and community collaborations, and building public, political and financial support for public health.
Required Courses
Students must earn a B or better (an A or a B) in all four classes to earn the certificate.
HLED5021 - Creating Conditions for Community Health Credits: 3
HLED5022 - Unlocking the Potential of Public Health Credits: 3
HLED5023 - Using Epidemiology to Build Health Credits: 3
HLED5024 - Increasing Support for PH Credits: 3
Students may either earn a 12-credit University Graduate Certificate in Community & Public Health or a 15-credit University Graduate Certificate in Community & Public Health, Specializing in [Specialization Name].
Approved specialization courses include:
HLED5020 - Food, Health, and Justice Credits: 3
HLED5026 - Rural Community Health Credits: 3
HLED5027 - Emergency Prep and Response Credits: 3
Additional specialization courses may be approved by Community & Public Health faculty.
September 2025
College of Health Sciences
Dept. 3432, 1000 E. University Avenue,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.00)
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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