Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation, GCRT (online)
Overview
for the Graduate Certificate in Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation (online)
Public health is an interdisciplinary field rooted in science and social justice that focuses on preventing disease and injury. Public health practitioners identify needs, craft interdisciplinary solutions to problems, and implement meaningful change to impact populations and make a real impact in the lives of others.
This Certificate provides an overview of health promotion in the United States, emphasizing designing impactful health initiatives that promote wellness in diverse communities with elevated health risks.
Taken together, this three-course Certificate will enable students to develop marketable skills in Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation that can be applied to a variety of health fields, including public health practice, or as a complementary area of expertise for other social services and clinical practitioners.
Admission
Prospective applicants must apply for admission to this Graduate Certificate through the Graduate College admissions process. We will utilize a holistic admissions process, with the admissions review including academic history, resume, and personal statement. Admission requires a Bachelor’s degree and proof of English proficiency for international applicants.
Financial Aid
Please contact University of Illinois Student Financial Aid directly at (217) 333-0100 or finaid@illinois.edu for any questions you may have related to financial aid.
Faculty Interests/Research
For information about specific faculty research interests, current grants, and publications, please visit our faculty page.
Degree Requirements
for the Graduate Certificate in Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation (online)
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Students who have successfully completed this 12-credit hour certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
12 hours toward required concentration courses for the MPH, Public Health, Concentration in Health, Behavior and Promotion
or
4 hours toward Concentration Course of Choice requirement for the MPH, Public Health, Concentration in Physical Activity and Health
or
4 hours toward Concentration Course of Choice requirement for the MPH, Epidemiology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HK 515 | Health Behavior Theory | 4 |
| HK 516 | Chronic Disease Prevention | 4 |
| HK 519 | Health Program Evaluation | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Learning Outcomes
for the Graduate Certificate in Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation (online)
After completion of the Certificate, learners will be able to:
- Identify, select, and apply appropriate health behavior theories and models to health promotion strategies and change behavior.
- Analyze and develop policy and environmental strategies that effectively reduce lifestyle risk factors for chronic diseases.
- Apply research methods and evaluation theories to design and effectively evaluate public health and medical care programs.
Contact Information
for the Graduate Certificate in Disease Prevention and Program Evaluation (online)
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health website
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Department of Health and Kinesiology website
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College catalog page
Applied Health Sciences College website