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*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Application deadline: Rolling
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*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences offers Doctoral (PhD) degrees with focus areas in Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Integrative Anatomy, and Translational Bioinformatics through the Pathobiology Area Program.
Fall deadline: January 15
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All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
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Fall deadline: January 20
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Test Type | Verbal | Quantitative |
GRE | 163 | 155 |
Although we award an MA degree, we admit students to our PhD program only (with the MA obtained in the process). Any unusual circumstances regarding failure to meet the minimum requirements should be called to the attention of the director of graduate admissions.
Eligibility for any graduate work in philosophy requires the equivalent of the following six undergraduate courses in philosophy: formal logic, ethics, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysics.
Deficiencies may be made up after the student is enrolled at MU.
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Summer deadline: September 30
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Note: The DPT program accepts students to begin the professional program only for summer terms, which begin in June.
Admission to the DPT program is available through regular admission (applicants will have a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the professional program) or through an early admission option that allows students to enter the professional program with 90 credit hours.
All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the core required courses and as a cumulative GPA in the last 60 credit hours.
On-campus interviews are required for admission to the professional program.
Students who enter without a bachelor’s degree must have satisfied the MU general education and graduation requirements and taken two Writing Intensive courses at MU. These applicants must possess a 3.5 GPA.
All students are strongly encouraged to contact the School of Health Professions Student Affairs Office for advisement and planning well in advance of application.
Admission to the program is selective.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: February 1 (for full consideration)
Spring deadline: October 1
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Please consult the Physics Department homepage for details regarding the application process and the required materials.
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
*The program is temporarily not requiring the GRE because of COVID-19. Click here to view more information.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: Flexible, December 15 for greatest financial aid consideration
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All documents must be uploaded directly to the Graduate School online application.
On Campus
Fall deadline: January 20
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On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: December 1
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An interview is required for admission to the clinical psychology program. Students earn an MA en route to the PhD, but we do not admit students seeking a terminal master’s degree.
Most students accepted have an undergraduate major in psychology or its equivalent. Acceptance is based on training, quality of work, recommendations, GRE scores and other information. For additional information on admission requirements, consult Graduate Study in Psychology and Associated Fields, published annually by the American Psychological Association and available in most libraries.
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The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri offers an interdisciplinary PhD in Public Affairs that prepares graduates for careers in universities, colleges and applied research settings in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Students complete core sequences in public policy and management as well as research methods, and specializations tailored to students’ research interests.
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*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission to candidacy in the master’s program is limited to those who hold at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or University.
Preference will be given to students with a college GPA of 3.5 or higher, and strong letters of recommendation.
Each candidate for the master’s degree is required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at the 8000 or 9000 level and maintain a B or better GPA in graduate course work, with no more than 12 hours of research, problems, seminars or special investigations.
Candidates also must satisfactorily complete a thesis. A candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and/or research techniques and to defend the thesis.
Faculty members advise students regarding their program of study and thesis research. A list of graduate faculty eligible to supervise MS students is available on the departmental website.
Required courses and those of special interest should complement the student’s academic background and career objectives.
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All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Important: When registering online, choose the following options.
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MS Course Description: The Master of Science (MS) is a 33-hour, non-thesis, distance education program that is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The MS degree includes the 18 credit hour requirements of Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning. So, when the students are admitted to the MS degree, they are also admitted to Graduate Certificate degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate portion, students will have completed the education needed to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) exam. This is one of four requirements leading to the right to use the CFP® marks as a financial service professional. The other requirements are passing the national CFP® exam, gaining industry-relevant experience, and agreeing and adhering to the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct.
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MS program website:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/cafnr/personal-financial-planning/ms
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: February 1 (for full consideration)
Spring deadline: October 1
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Please consult the Physics Department homepage for details regarding the application process and the required materials.
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
*The program is temporarily not requiring the GRE because of COVID-19. Click here to view more information.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Fall deadline: Flexible, December 15 for greatest financial aid consideration
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All documents must be uploaded directly to the Graduate School online application.
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Summer deadline: April 15
Fall deadline: July 15
Spring deadline: November 15
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Entrance term | Apply by | Course work begins |
Fall | January 15* | August |
Spring | November 15 | January |
Entrance term | Apply by | Course work begins |
Spring | November 1 | January |
Spring, second 8-week session | February 1 | March/April |
Summer | May 1 | June |
Fall | July 1 | August |
Fall, second 8-week session | September 1 | October |
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Fall deadline: January 15
Spring deadline: November 15
Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MPA program in Public Affairs, a student must:
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The program offers a Masters of Public Health with emphasis areas in Health Promotion & Policy and Veterinary Public Health.
Application Deadlines (Including Dual Degree Programs)
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Submit all required documents in electronic format in the Graduate School online application system. Contact the emphasis coordinator or School of Natural Resources Director of Graduate Programs if your experience any difficulties.
Application deadline: Rolling
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All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Once all these items have been received, the faculty will begin our deliberations for acceptance into our program. No student is accepted without an advisor. It is possible that you meet minimum requirements for entrance but be denied acceptance because no advisor is able to sponsor your degree program. We strongly encourage you to email or contact the professors you are interested in working with. Direct contact is a good way to introduce yourself as well as get additional information about the program
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Submit all required documents in electronic format in the Graduate School online application system. Contact the emphasis coordinator or School of Natural Resources Director of Graduate Programs if your experience any difficulties.
Application deadline: Rolling
Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Parks, Recreation and Tourism, a student must:
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Once all these items have been received, the faculty will begin our deliberations for acceptance into our program. No student is accepted without an advisor. It is possible that you meet minimum requirements for entrance but be denied acceptance because no advisor is able to sponsor your degree program. We strongly encourage you to email or contact the professors you are interested in working with. Direct contact is a good way to introduce yourself as well as get additional information about the program
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*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers a master of science degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in veterinary pathobiology and/or laboratory animal medicine, which is administered through the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. The degree requires 30 credit hours of work including courses, seminars, research, and problems courses. The program includes research in a particular field and defense of a thesis which embodies the results of this work. Certain areas of emphasis require submission of a formal master’s thesis while others require preparation of a publishable manuscript.
Application deadline: Rolling
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: The graduate certificate in Participatory Health Research confirms the completion of graduate level training in the rationale, theoretical underpinnings, methods, and applications of participatory approaches for health and health systems. This methodology strives to develop equitable partnerships among host communities, stakeholders, policy makers, health care providers and researchers in an effort to work together to develop strategies and interventions that will enhance the health of a population.
Certificate web site:
http://nursing.missouri.edu/academic-programs/certificate-participatory-health-research/
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 18
Certificate description: Students may earn a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning in this resident, non-degree, post-baccalaureate CFP® Board registered program. Graduate coursework in Personal Financial Planning at the University of Missouri analyzes household and consumer economic conditions and behavior, economic and social policy and the interrelationships among these elements. The Certificate focuses just on the education needed to sit for the CFP® exam.
Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/cafnr/personal-financial-planning/grad-cert
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On Campus
Degree Dependent: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: Developmental psychology and lifespan developmental studies include the scientific study of psychological changes that occur over the life course. Therefore, developmental studies are inherently interested in many of the same questions of other areas of psychology, education, family studies, etc., but by investigating the ways in which particular psychological processes change and develop from infancy to adolescence, and through to adulthood. The purpose of the graduate certificate in lifespan development is to provide students in other areas of psychological study, or human behavior broadly defined, a better understanding of the ways in which psychological functions change with age, as well as the challenges and special considerations that are a part of research with children and adolescents and how they may be different from those of working with adults.
Certificate web site:
https://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofartsandscience/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-lifespan-development/
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: As organizations work to address contemporary policy issues,they continue to seek managers and analysts who understand the processes and implications of globalization and who are knowledgeable about cultural, political and economic diversity and linkages. This certificate focuses on acquiring an understanding of cultural differences as well as academic knowledge relevant to public affairs. Both coursework and international experience are required components. All students must complete the required course and three additional graduate-level courses related to Global Public Affairs as approved by the Director of the Global Certificate. To fulfill the requirement of experience abroad, students must demonstrate significant international experience through such activities as student exchange, coursework, internship, Peace Corps, or similar work. The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the University of Missouri offer such opportunities, though in some cases, this requirement can be fulfilled based on experience prior to enrolling in the Truman School or MU.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
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This program is NOT accepting applications at this time.
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs offers the only graduate grant writing certificate program in the country. Students learn to write grant proposals and manage grant-funded programs effectively. Learn winning grant writing techniques and proper grant management with this four-course graduate certificate in grantsmanship. As a completely online certificate program, our program is well-suited for a variety of audiences, including both working professionals, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Community-based professionals in nonprofit organizations, employees of state and local government, educators in K-12 settings, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and young faculty members–anyone working in or seeing careers with organizations and activities that are dependent on external funding will benefit from this program. Students with graduate standing in any field are eligible to enroll. Students do not need to be enrolled in a specific graduate degree program to participate in the program.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The graduate certificate in nonprofit management provides students with the managerial, fiduciary, and analytical tools necessary for leadership of nonprofit entities. The goal is to develop and hone skills that can be used to achieve organizational missions uniquely aimed at serving the interests of the community.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
100% Online
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: This certificate is offered in collaboration with the MU School of Law. The courses in the certificate will focus on organizational analysis and change, as well as dispute resolution and conflict management. Courses are drawn from both the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the School of Law offerings. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: To advance in careers in state and local government, public managers need to be effective leaders who manage resources ethically and responsibly. Public management certificate students improve their skills for managing people, budgets, and more effective organizations overall.
Certificate website:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
On Campus
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The public policy specialization offers students a strong foundation in the skills necessary to work effectively in the policy environment. Students in the public policy specialization learn theories of the policy process, quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze policy, and program evaluation. Students also have the opportunity to gain expertise in specific policy areas including education policy, environmental policy, health policy, social policy, and regional development policy.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The Epidemiology Certificate will allow prospective and current students to become competent in advanced aspects of epidemiological analysis such as assessing population groups and determining their priority health problems, empowering and mobilizing populations in a collaborative public health effort. The certificate competencies are:
Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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Note: This program is not accepting applications at this time.
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: In order to exercise public health leadership in a modern global society, students need to understand complex social issues from multiple viewpoints, communicate effectively and respectfully across cultures, and understand the international components of health. The purpose of this certificate is to enhance the capacity of students to understand the global dimensions of public health issues, including global disparities in health and differing economic and social perspectives, and to work effectively with culturally diverse communities.
Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Public Health offers working professionals the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of foundational areas of public health, including biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health and health services administration. Students may earn a stand-alone certificate after twelve credit hours (four courses) or may apply earned credits toward the MPH, should they wish to continue their studies. Certificate students who receive B’s or better in all four courses are automatically recommended for admission into the MPH program.
Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: The certificate in public health communication prepares recent college graduates, mid-career professionals in public health and journalism fields to effectively communicate scientific evidence for public health policies and interventions with lay and professional audiences. Graduates will be prepared to work in health education, hospital public relations, governmental public health administration, non-profit organizations and a variety of other settings. The objective of the certificate are to equip students with a) The principles of public health knowledge, b) The foundations of social and behavioral science in public health; c) Understanding and skills related to public health in news and reporting and audience engagement. The certificate consists of 15 credit hours, including three core courses and two elective courses. Students could finish the program in a year by taking two courses in two semesters and one in the other. Students may apply the course from the certificate to an MPH degree.
Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description:
Employees needed a combination of technical coursework in precision agriculture technology and that several courses, if taken, would strengthen their ability to work within the precision agriculture industry. We then determined that the objective of the Precision Agriculture Technology Graduate Certificate Program is to prepare and/or enhance students’ knowledge of the precision agriculture technology industry through two key areas:
Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofagriculturefoodandnaturalresources/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-precision-agriculture-technology/
Application Deadline
100% Online
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology will contribute directly to students’ understanding of personal, professional, and institutional well-being and development. The sequence of courses provides them with the requisite awareness, knowledge, and skills to work effectively with individuals, communities, and organizations towards positive growth and development. The objectives of the certificate program are as follows:
Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/positive-psychology/grad-cert
Application Deadlines
100% Online
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 22.5
Certificate Description: Student who pursue the PCNS will be prepared provide direct patient care from wellness through acute care with a focus on complex and vulnerable pediatric populations. The Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist student will also be prepared to influence care outcomes by acting as a resource and providing expert consultation for nursing staff and other health professionals by implementing evidence based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.
Certificate Web site:
https://nursing.missouri.edu/academic-programs/
A holistic review process is utilized for admission, however, students interested in the Graduate Certificate program should meet the following admission criteria:
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 18.5
Certificate Description: Students who pursue the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner area of study will be prepared as expert clinicians to deliver evidence based advanced primary mental health care to individuals of all ages (e.g., children, adolescents, adults) and their families in a variety of healthcare settings, including in rural and underserved populations. The student will engage in independent and interdependent decision-making, managing psychotropic medications, and delivering psychotherapeutic, and psychoeducation interventions.
Certificate Web site:
https://nursing.missouri.edu/academic-programs/
A holistic review process is utilized for admission, however, students interested in the Graduate Certificate program should meet the following admission criteria:
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The educational objectives of the Certificate in Public Engagement program are to teach students how to successfully demonstrate the societal impacts of their research through public engagement activities. Coursework will concentrate on increasing the ability of students to communicate their research and disciplinary area to broad audiences of different ages and different educational levels. Practice and application of outreach will develop the outreach and engagement plans and “broader impacts” components of the research. The program will also emphasize actual interaction with audiences to promote understanding and appreciation of research as well as support for research and higher education. Students from all academic disciplines are welcome and encouraged to partake in this program.
Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/graduateschool/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-public-engagement/
Requirements
This is a 12-credit graduate certificate program. Each student will complete the following:
Required Courses:
GRAD 9070 | Essentials for Public Engagement | 3 |
GRAD 9075 | Integrating Research with Outreach (x2) | 3 |
Elective Pedagogical Course* | Based on Student’s Interest and Need | 3 |
*NOTE: Please obtain approval for your Elective Pedagogical Course from the certificate Co-directors before taking the course. Possible courses for this requirement include, but are not limited to, ED LPA 9448: College Teaching, LTC/BioSci 8724 College Science Teaching, and GRAD 9072 Science Policy & Public Engagement.
Application Deadlines
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description:
The online Positive Coaching program is intended for all athletic coaches and sports coordinators who have completed a bachelor’s degree program, and now wish to obtain a graduate certificate. The program is well-suited for athletic coaches at all levels of sport participation, as well as any individuals in educational or other settings, who provide instructional, leadership or counseling services to students or to others.
Certificate web site:
In development
Application Deadlines
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Application deadline: Rolling
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On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences offers Doctoral (PhD) degrees with focus areas in Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Integrative Anatomy, and Translational Bioinformatics through the Pathobiology Area Program.
Fall deadline: January 15
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Important: When registering online, choose the following options.
100% Online
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: This certificate is offered in collaboration with the MU School of Law. The courses in the certificate will focus on organizational analysis and change, as well as dispute resolution and conflict management. Courses are drawn from both the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the School of Law offerings. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting.
Certificate web site:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Application Deadlines: Rolling
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The program offers a Masters of Public Health with emphasis areas in Health Promotion & Policy and Veterinary Public Health.
Application Deadlines (Including Dual Degree Programs)
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.
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Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: The certificate in public health communication prepares recent college graduates, mid-career professionals in public health and journalism fields to effectively communicate scientific evidence for public health policies and interventions with lay and professional audiences. Graduates will be prepared to work in health education, hospital public relations, governmental public health administration, non-profit organizations and a variety of other settings. The objective of the certificate are to equip students with a) The principles of public health knowledge, b) The foundations of social and behavioral science in public health; c) Understanding and skills related to public health in news and reporting and audience engagement. The certificate consists of 15 credit hours, including three core courses and two elective courses. Students could finish the program in a year by taking two courses in two semesters and one in the other. Students may apply the course from the certificate to an MPH degree.
Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/
Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.