The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine offers a number of graduate certificate programs. The programs provide graduate level training but do not conclude in a graduate degree. Some programs may be applied toward continuation in a graduate degree program, but requirements vary, so interested students are advised to discuss their academic goals with an enrollment advisor to understand the process.
Tulane University students may enroll in a certificate program, but only three credit hours of the certificate program can generally be shared with the degree program requirements. Please confirm requirements with advisors from both schools or programs. Certificate applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.
Biostatistics Certificate
15 credit hours
The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics provides students with skills in applied data analysis in the areas of public health and medicine. Coursework concentrates on developing statistical skills through the use of actual data sets and computerized statistical software packages. The certificate program will benefit students who want to strengthen their public health study with strong applied data analysis skills.
Disaster Management Certificate
15 credit hours
The Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management prepares professionals in disaster preparedness, response, and management with skills for responding to public health aspects of disasters, including crisis communication, population issues, and psychosocial aspects of disasters. It also addresses the management structure and operational models unique to disasters. Professionals who select the graduate certificate may already have a master’s degree and seek a specialization in disaster management. Others seek a credential to work in the disaster management fields.
Public Health Workforce Academy
15 credit hours
Developed in response to growing workforce challenges facing public health agencies, the Celia Scott Weatherhead Public Health Workforce Academy offers an accessible pathway for those currently serving Louisiana communities to gain needed skills. The program combines the school’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health with added workshops, networking opportunities, and comprehensive support.
The Certificate in Public Health consists of five graduate-level courses aligned with national public health standards. Academy participants who complete the certificate are encouraged to apply to complete the full Master of Public Health program in one of seven concentration areas.
Eligibility: Current staff at any public health department in Louisiana
Public Health Certificate
15 credit hours
The Graduate Public Health Certificate is designed for public health and working professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including physicians, nurses, public health administrators, health educators, clinical researchers, and policy experts, looking to enhance their public health knowledge as well as students interested in exploring the field of public health.
Industrial Hygiene Certificate
15 credit hours
The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Hygiene prepares professionals with the basic knowledge of industrial hygiene and toxicology to recognize and control workplace hazards. The certificate program prepares students for the Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) exam.
