Participatory Health Research

Participatory Health Research, Graduate Certificate

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Officially approved as:

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.

Participatory Health Graduate Certificate web site is here.

Application Deadlines

Application Process

• Current Mizzou Graduate Students: Complete the Graduate Change of Program Form and submit the form directly to the Participatory Health Research program director, Dr. Maithe Enriquez. You will be asked to provide selected materials; however, an application through the MU Graduate school is not required.
• New/Returning Mizzou Graduate Students: Students new to Mizzou or former Mizzou graduate students returning after a semester break or longer, should complete the Graduate Application for Admission. Submit an application fee of $110 to MU Graduate School when you apply. Please include the application materials listed below in your online application.

Required Application Materials

• Two professional recommendation letters
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Essay
• Nursing Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School application)
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• A copy of license for health care professionals (e.g. R.N., M.D.), if relevent
• Documentation of English-Language Proficiency (for non-native English-speaking applicants only)