Application Deadlines

• Application deadline for summer start: February 15
• Application deadline for spring start: October 15

Program Details

This certificate is a great fit for those who want to:

• Advance their career through an online degree program
• Learn how to develop and manage TWH initiatives
• Gain skills in workplace health and safety, communication, program planning and program evaluation

Upon successful completion of the Certificate in TWH, you’ll be able to:

• Apply health behavior, leadership and organizational change theories and intervention approaches in workplace settings\
• Identify evidence-based, practical policy and programmatic strategies for organizations adopting a TWH framework
• Design, implement and evaluate TWH systems and programs
• Communicate business cases and value propositions for implementing a TWH approach in a workplace

You may complete the certificate prior to or concurrently with the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. If you intend to pursue an MPH after completing the certificate program, you must formally apply and complete all of the admissions requirements of the MPH program. Up to 21 certificate credits can be applied towards the MPH degree.

Timeline

The Certificate in TWH takes two semesters, on average, and can be completed fully online. The certificate requires 15 credits and six online courses.

Why ColoradoSPH?

At the ColoradoSPH, we draw on the expertise of faculty and staff from not just one, but three leading universities — the University of Colorado, Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. Our faculty, staff and students work together to reach underserved populations, share knowledge and conduct research. That spirit of collaboration extends beyond university walls and into the communities we serve. We don't believe in research just for research's sake. We're taking what we're learning and applying it in the real world, in real-time. Our students and alumni are advancing health policies locally, studying diseases in rural communities abroad, and practicing public health in countless other ways.

Join a community of people who think outside the box and care as much as you do.

Choose your adventure at the ColoradoSPH. Change the world, your way.

Tuition & Fees

Investing in your future is a big decision. However, becoming a fully online student at the University of Colorado is a high-quality and affordable option for learners of all types. Tuition and fees are based largely on the degree program you enroll in.

The tuition amount assessed is determined based on which University of Colorado campus, school, or college is offering your degree program, as well as if it is at the undergrad or graduate level, and finally your resident status.

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Admissions

Application Deadlines:
February 15: summer start
October 15: spring start

To apply, you must complete the SOPHAS Express application. The application typically opens two months prior to the deadline. In addition to the SOPHAS Express application, you must also submit official transcripts, a personal statement, a resume or CV, and one letter of recommendation.

ColoradoSPH does not require the GRE for the certificate, MPH or DrPH programs. For more information about how to apply, as well as international admissions requirements, please visit the certificate requirements page on the ColoradoSPH website.

Career Outlook

Because this program is all about health, safety and well-being in the workplace, anyone who is working, or plans to work, can benefit from this program. As a student, you’ll gain expertise in workplace health and safety that can be applied in a variety of industries and jobs.

The ColoradoSPH Office of Career Services offers career advising and connects students with alumni and potential employers. Their services are available to both online and in-person students as well as alums.