Certification in Public Health

The website contains information about the purpose, benefits, criteria, and process of taking the exam. It answers the questions MPH graduates often ask.

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How Do I Get Certified?

Register online at the , and take the exam at one of the many test centers across the United States or at a site oversees.

Who is Eligible to Take the Exam?

Students of a school or program of public health accredited by CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health).
Alumni of a school or program of public health accredited by CEPH
Other relevant degrees: individuals who have taken the core courses* at a CEPH-accredited school or program and have a relevant graduate degree or three years of public health work experience.
Public health work experience: individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree and at least five subsequent years' public health work experience will be eligible to take the exam.

*Core courses:

18204 Public Health Analytics
18155 Public Health Theory and Practice
18165 Principles of Public Health Data and Epidemiology
18203 Public Health Administration

Please note: Completing the Graduate Certificate in Public Health does not confer eligibility to take the Certified in Public Health exam.

Why Should I Get Certified?

Public Health professionals assure healthy communities. Becoming Certified in Public Health helps the public health profession by setting standards consistent with the expectations of the public. Becoming a Certified in Public Health professional is an investment in your career, livelihood, and future. It also:

Sets a standard of excellence in the field of public health.
Improves the quality of public health service for communities and the nation.
Fosters an environment of life-long learning.
Encourages the recognition of a professional community.
Opens doors for participation in workshops, conferences and other professional activities.

What do I Need to Know for the Exam

The CPH exam has ten ten domain areas; a detailed list and description of the topics within each domain area on .

Domain areas:

Communication
Leadership
Law & Ethics
Public Health Biology and Human Disease Risk
Collaboration and Partnership
Program Planning and Evaluation
Program Management
Policy in Public Health
Health Equity and Social Justice
Evidence-based approaches in Public Health

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASSPH) offers an online .

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