ADMISSIONS

Admission Requirements | How to Apply | Where to Send Materials | Tuition and Fees | Additional Information

Admission Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university is the minimum requirement for admission to the both the Basic CPHP and the Advanced CPHP certificate programs. Application to the University of Illinois at Chicago is required for admission to the certificate programs.

Students may apply by completing the online application.

In addition to submitting a completed Graduate Application form and non-refundable application fee, applicants must submit the following information and documentation to UIC's School of Public Health, Division of Community Health Sciences (address below) in order to be considered for admission to the certificate programs.

1. TRANSCRIPTS - An official copy of the baccalaureate transcript indicating the earned degree(s). International academic documents that are evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service that holds membership in the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) are also acceptable. While a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 is required, a GPA close to 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is recommended.
2. TOEFL SCORES - A copy of TOEFL scores taken within the last 2 years (applies to international students only who have not attended a US institution of higher learning for at least 2 years). Minimum scores required: paper-based TOEFL = 550, computer-based TOEFL = 213 [or new TOEFL minimum total score of 80, with subscores of 21 (Writing), 20 (Speaking), 17 (Listening), 19 (Reading)].

Additional Requirements
Applicants for the Advanced Community Public Health Practice Certificate Program who have not had previous courses in epidemiology (EPID 400), statistics (BSTT 400 – Biostatistics I - or the equivalent) may be required to complete preparatory courses or demonstrate proficiency as a prerequisite. Credit for previous course work from another institution will not be accepted for this certificate program.

Admissions Deadlines

Applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by the deadlines listed below.

How to Apply: Online Application

1. Visit: www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/apply_grad.html
2. Scroll down to step one under the “Application Steps and Tips” heading.
3. Click on “Apply Online – Graduate Domestic” or “Apply Online – Graduate International” based on your student status. The admissions login screen will appear.
4. Click on the "First time user account creation" link below the "login" button.
5. Create a Login ID and a six-digit password for your application account and click on "login".
6. Select the application type "Graduate Non-Degree" and click on "continue".
7. Select the appropriate admission term and type your first, middle and last name and click on "Fill out Application".
8. The "Application Checklist" screen will appear with a number of sections to be completed. You will need to visit each of these sections one by one and complete all necessary fields.
9. On the "Planned Course of Study" screen, you will see “Non-Degree Unassigned Graduate” listed as your major. Click "Change this Program".
10. The "Select your major" drop down menu will appear.
1. For the Basic Program choose "Non-Degree Basic Community Pub Hlth Prac (Campus Certificate)" and click "Continue".
2. For the Advanced Program choose "Non-Degree ADV Community Pub Hlth Prac (Campus Certificate)" and click "Continue".
11. Once you have filled out all the sections on the Application Checklist, click on "Application is Complete" to submit your application.
1. If you wish to save your application and complete it at another time, click on "Finish Later" from the Application Checklist screen.
2. To return to your saved application, follow steps 1 and 2 from above and sign in to the Admissions Login screen using the Login ID and password that you created previously.
12. Follow the on-screen instructions and submit your non-refundable application fee ($50 for domestic applicants, $60 for international applicants).
13. Once you have clicked on the "Application is Complete" button and your application and application fee have been submitted, please send an e-mail to chscert@uic.edu stating that your application has been submitted online.
14. Make sure to turn in all of your supplemental documents (listed above).
1. Transcripts and TOEFL scores should be submitted to UIC's School of Public Health, Division of Community Health Sciences.
2. Personal statement and resume/CV may be submitted electronically by sending an e-mail to chscert@uic.edu or via postal mail to UIC's School of Public Health, Division of Community Health Sciences.

Where to Send Materials
David Brand
Community Public Health Practice Certificates
Division of Community Health Sciences
School of Public Health (MC 923)
1603 W. Taylor #682
Chicago, IL 60612-4394


TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for both CPHP certificates are currently $635 per credit hour. Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice any time prior to the first day of instruction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Non-degree Status
For more information on non-degree status, please visit http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/grad_faq.html

Changing from Non-degree to Degree Program
Admission as a certificate student does not guarantee admission to any of the School of Public Health programs. Students may transfer all credits earned in the certificate program towards the fulfillment of the MPH (Master of Public Health) or the MS (Master of Sciences in Public Health) degree requirements in the event they apply and are admitted as degree candidates (see SPH admission requirements at: www.uic.edu/sph/eohs_admissions.htm. To transfer credits, the student must earn a minimum letter grade of “B” or above in all certificate courses. Students must attain a 3.00 grade point average (on a 4.00 point scale) to receive either the Basic or Advanced Community Public Health Practice certificates.

Transfer Credit
Students cannot transfer any coursework from another institution into the certificate.