Available Spring 2027
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Study the Policies, Systems, and Factors That Influence Community Health with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Communities face a wide range of health challenges, from addressing disease prevention and health disparities to improving access to care and promoting overall well-being. Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health is designed to help you deepen your understanding of these issues and explore how public health professionals work to improve health outcomes at the population level.
Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise in your current role, explore a new professional direction, or prepare for a future master’s degree, this program offers focused training in key areas of public health. As you examine the factors that impact community health, you can develop a broader understanding of how research, policy, and public health initiatives help support healthier populations.
Because the Graduate Certificate in Public Health is offered 100% online, you can pursue graduate-level education without putting your other responsibilities on hold. If you’re balancing a career, family commitments, or other personal obligations, our flexible format allows you to incorporate coursework into your schedule.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health?
- Biostatistics
- Environmental health factors that affect communities
- Epidemiology
- Public health administration and policy
- Social and behavioral influences on population health
Through this certificate, you can build a well-rounded perspective on how public health professionals assess health needs and respond to complex challenges. The program also explores research methodologies that can help you evaluate health issues, analyze evidence, and contribute to informed decision-making. These skills can be valuable for understanding population health trends, supporting public health initiatives, and helping organizations develop thoughtful approaches to improving health outcomes.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Graduate Certificate in Public Health with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Many of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2026 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- After completing your graduate public health certificate, you can potentially transfer your earned credits into our Master of Public Health online program.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $310 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2026-2027. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
February 15, 2027 | March 22, 2027
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Top 35% for Affordability
Many of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2026 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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