Public Health and Health Services

Overview

University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost toattend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university's mission of making quality education affordable for all.

As a tuition-free university, UoPeople offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional American universities, cutting your cost 95%. University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost to attend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university’s mission of making quality education affordable for all.

Students hoping to advance their careers in hospital administration, public health research, public policy and community health may benefit from the Certificate in Public Health and Health Services at University of the People.

Program Goals

A professional certificate program should be completed with the following goals to enhance expertise, significantly increase earning power, reputation, and the ability to deliver high-quality work.  

Students are provided with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge in the field of Public Health and Health Services. Courses for the Public Health and Health Services Certificate will focus on the following:  

• Explore how health and fitness is impacted by environmental factors, social environment, behavior and biology.    

• Identify social inequalities that affect health. 

• Investigate Public Health programming and the role of the State in the health care system. 

• Examine health education as a multi-dimensional concept that highlights health systems, health structures, community health, and health management as a whole.  

Accreditation

• UoPeople is recognized by the DEAC as an accredited online University, and adheres to all DEAC Standards and Code of Ethics.
• The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
• The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• In addition, UoPeople has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)