Admission Requirements
Who Should Apply Heading link
Individuals who wish to enhance their GIS skills and influence public and environmental health decisions will benefit from this certificate program, including:
- Persons currently working in public health departments who do not have a GIS background or who want to become familiar with advanced visualization techniques (e.g., epidemiologists, biostatisticians, etc.)
- Those who seek to transition to a career in the public health field
- Professionals employed by local, state, and federal agencies
- Individuals pursuing a shorter and targeted study of public and environmental health GIS
- Social scientists who want to learn GIS skills and apply these visualization techniques to social vulnerability and health disparities issues
Admission Deadlines Heading link
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | July 15th |
| Spring Term | November 15th |
| Summer Term | April 15th |
Admission Requirements Heading link
- A bachelor’s degree is required; there are no restrictions on the baccalaureate field
- Undergraduate GPA: Minimum of 2.75/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study
- Postbaccalaureate/graduate GPA: Minimum of 3.00/4.00 combined
English Proficiency Requirements Scores for International Applicants
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the exam of International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson’s PTE Academic within two years prior to application. Additional information is available on the Office of Admissions International Requirements web page.