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Graduate Certificate in Program Planning in Public Health and Physical Activity (online) at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

Congruent with objectives from the “Healthy People” initiatives, this certificate provides an introduction to the practice of integrating evidence-based practices in health promotion into community health-based programming grounded in physical activity. Students will be able to distinguish key theories, research, and critical issues in public health and physical activity to guide needs-based program planning initiatives.

Faculty: Public Health  |  Duration: 13 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Core Concepts in Public Health, Kinesiology in Public Health, Epidemiology of Physical Activity, Physical Activity Program Planning and Evaluation, Public Health & Physical Activity in the Classroom. The degree requires 13 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Bachelor's degree Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) ( international applicants ) Response to personal experiences question(s) | Programme-specific: Letter of Recommendation (optional) CV/Resume Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) Note for applicants with foreign credentials: The UMD graduate application requires uploading unofficial transcripts issued in the original language, along with a literal English translation. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information . Evidence of English Language proficiency is required if the applicant does not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School website For detailed instructions on how to apply, please visit the School of Public Health Website: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 13 credits

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