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Why Choose Public Health Leadership?
The Public Health Leadership (PHL) Certificate Program will provide students with both skills and a working knowledge of administrative principles necessary in applied public health and related professional settings.
Those who complete the program will have achieved advanced competencies in strategy, leadership and organizational effectiveness. In addition, certificate students will have the ability to focus their study in budgeting, ethics, communications, grant writing, management and/or marketing.
The PHL Certificate Program is designed for health system and health plan administrators, health department employees, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals who could benefit from master's-level business courses.
Considering a master’s degree in business, public health or public administration?
PHL Certificate Program graduates who wish to enhance their educational investment further are encouraged to apply to the following Wright State University master's degree programs:
- AACSB International-accredited Master of Business Administration in the Raj Soin College of Business
- CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health in the Boonshoft School of Medicine
- NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration in the College of Liberal Arts
Many course credits from the PHL Certificate Program are transferable to these Wright State master's programs.
Academics and Curriculum
View Public Health Leadership certificate program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
To be admitted to the program, students must first be accepted into the Wright State University Graduate School and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Minimum graduate school requirements include an earned bachelor’s and/or advanced graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
New Students
If you are not currently enrolled at Wright State, you must apply as a non-degree student through the Wright State University Graduate School online application. During the online application process, you will have an opportunity to select the PHL Certificate Program and to submit required documents.
Current Students
If you are a current graduate student enrolled at Wright State, please complete the online Certificate in Public Health Leadership application only. You will not need to apply through the Wright State University Graduate School.
All Applicants
All applicants should submit the online Certificate in Public Health Leadership application along with a one- to two-page personal statement describing your professional background and personal interest in the program.
For More Information
Review Certificate Student Handbook (PDF)
For questions regarding admissions or administration, please contact Laura Marker, Program Coordinator, by phone at 937-775-1306 or by email at laura.marker@wright.edu.