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2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Aug 15, 2026
 
2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog

Health Equity Certificate


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Designed to increase the cultural competency of public health and other professionals, this innovative graduate certificate program addresses the systemic root causes of health disparities. While racial and ethnic health disparities are examples of the consequences of social and economic disadvantages, disparities may also be related to sexual orientation, religion, gender, native language, age, and disability status. Certificate students will: 
  • Assess the complexity of inequities among diverse groups of marginalized populations.
  • Mobilize communities where disparities exist.
  • Develop culturally tailored interventions and advocate for health public policy.
  • Evaluate the impact/potential impact of policy measures on overall health, health care access, and quality of care for these populations. 

Contact Information

 
Certificate Director
6124 PUBHL
130 DeSoto St.
412-624-5259
 
Certificate Staff
6104A PUBHL
130 DeSoto St.
412-624-3107
 

Academic Requirements


The 15-credit certificate comprises 10 credits of required courses, 5 credits of approved electives, 6 hours of seminar, and an approved applied experience with a health equity component.

Required Courses


10 Credits

Approved Substitutes for Methods Course


Applied Experience


Certificate students are required to complete an approved applied experience with a health equity component.

Total Credits: 15


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