The Community Heath certificate program (21 Credit Hours) is intended primarily to help non-public health majors gain professional knowledge in this field of health care. This certificate program also caters to the needs of individuals already working in health settings to further enhance their knowledge and receive professional credentials in the area of Community Health.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to certificate program must submit an application form available from the Office of Admissions or apply online. All applications for admission or re-admission must be submitted to the Office of Admissions, along with all required credentials, at least two weeks prior to the start of a term. 

A regular/standard high school diploma (official transcript with graduation date required); applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in West Virginia.

Course Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
PH 101	Intro to Public Health	3
PH 105	Intro to Epidemiology	3
PH 220	Social & Behavioral Health	3
PH 240	Control of Infectious Diseases	3
PH 260	Community Health & Devpt	3
PH 490	Public Health Intern/Capstone (taken twice)	6
Total Credit Hours		21

Semester Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
PH 101	Intro to Public Health	3
PH 105	Intro to Epidemiology	3
PH 220	Social & Behavioral Health	3
PH 240	Control of Infectious Diseases	3
PH 490	Public Health Intern/Capstone	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
PH 260	Community Health & Devpt	3
PH 490	Public Health Intern/Capstone	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	21