12 semester credit hours
Available to degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.
This certificate provides students with the theories behind leadership excellence as well as discussion on current leadership issues. It helps train present and future public health leaders in personal leadership qualities and skills needed for effective leadership including systems thinking; team work, cultural humility, strategic planning, and other leadership skills.
Course of Study
The following courses are required for an Certificate in Leadership Theory and Practice:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PH 5200 | Foundations of Leadership in Public Health | 3 |
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Thinking for the Future | ||
| Legal Issues in Healthcare | ||
| Public Health Law | ||
| Adv Organ and Mgmt Theory | ||
| Working with Diverse Communities | ||
or PHD 3800L | Working with Diverse Communities | |
| Strategy, Governance and Leadership | ||
| Applied Leadership Studies in Public Health | ||
| IS: Management, Policy and Community Health | ||
| Selected Readings in Leadership Studies | ||
or PHD 5210 | Selected Readings in Leadership Studies | |
| Gender and Leadership | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
For more information, see the Leadership Theory and Practice certificate planner.