{"id":2558,"date":"2022-02-24T12:03:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=2558"},"modified":"2023-05-18T15:55:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T20:55:34","slug":"public-health","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/public-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Public Health                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">Certificate<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Public health works to improve the health of people and the communities where they grow, live, work, play, and age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of treating individual patients, public health scientists and practitioners prevent disease before it starts. We work in and with communities to foster health and well-being for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Undergraduate Certificate<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-i707-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-i707-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-i707-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-i707-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-i707-\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-i707-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The undergraduate certificate in Public Health at UWM is designed for anyone interested in applying public health concepts, methods, approaches, and skills in their current or future career. If you want to make a difference in the health and well-being of communities, this certificate is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the certificate program take courses from faculty and instructors in the UWM Zilber College of Public Health\u2014the only accredited college of public health in Wisconsin. Our faculty and instructors are experts in their fields and enjoy sharing their knowledge and passion about public health with our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><br>Graduates of the certificate program will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the core values and functions of public health in society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect the dignity of individuals and communities across cultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain basic methods and tools of public health data collection and analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize public health information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe key determinants of health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outline screening, prevention, and control of infectious and chronic diseases in populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outline evidence-based public health approaches for health promotion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain policy approaches to solving population health issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate public health information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a public health advisor, certificate students can select electives to gain further expertise in environmental health, public health methods, social inequities in health, or design and evaluation of public health programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-i707-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Coursework (9 credits)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PH 101: Introduction to Public Health <em>(3 credits)<\/em> <br>PH 304: Foundations of Epidemiology <em>(3 credits)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>one <\/strong>of the following <em>(3 credits)<\/em>:<br>PH 142: Exploring Global Environmental Health<br>NURS 301: Introduction to Global Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electives (9 credits)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select three courses:<\/strong><br>PH 201: Public Health from Cells to Society I<br>PH 202: Public Health from Cells to Society II<br>PH 302: Health and Disease: Concepts and Contexts<br>PH 303: Climate Change, the Environment and Human Health<br>PH 306: Adolescent Health &amp; Development<br>PH 319: Introduction to Health Disparities<br>PH 327: Foundations for Action in Public Health<br>PH 346: Environmental Health and Disease<br>PH 355: Public Health Research Methods I<br>PH 375: Topics in Public Health<br>PH 408: Comparative Health Systems: A Social Determinants Approach<br>PH 410: True Lies: Consuming and Communicating Quantitative Information<br>PH 427: Strategies for Action in Public Health<br>PH 428: Program Implementation &amp; Evaluation for a Healthy Society<br>PH 455: Public Health Research Methods II<br>PH 478: Public Health Research Using Social Media<br>PH 699: Independent Study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Study Abroad public health courses approved by Zilber College academic advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other public health courses approved by Zilber College academic advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total credits: 18<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-i707-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p><strong>Students must declare their intent to pursue this certificate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zilber College academic advisors provide vital information and guidance to help students make informed decisions about their elective courses. Students are encouraged to meet with a Public Health advisor at least once each semester. To schedule an advising appointment, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/current\/undergraduate-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zilber College of Public Health undergraduate advising<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-i707-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 49, 103, 56\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cho-young\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Young-Cho_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0861-2-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Young Cho, PhD. Smiling asian man with dark straight hair wearing glasses, black jacket over orange plaid dress shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Young-Cho_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0861-2-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Young-Cho_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0861-2.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cho-young\/\">Young  Cho, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Community &amp; Behavioral Health Promotion<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:cho3@uwm.edu\">cho3@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142273001\">414-227-3001<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 448<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 49, 103, 56\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/hennessy-garza-phd-rose\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/08\/Rose-5-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Rose Hennessey Garza standing outside in sunshire. Woman with long brown straight hair smiling. She&#039;s wearing a blue blazer over a black shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/08\/Rose-5-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/08\/Rose-5.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/hennessy-garza-phd-rose\/\">Rose  Hennessy Garza, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Assistant Visiting Professor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:hennes23@uwm.edu\">hennes23@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/kalkbrenner-amy\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Amy Kalkbrenner. Smiling woman with shoulder-length gray-brown hair wearing glasses, a gray jacket over a black shirt and necklace.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/kalkbrenner-amy\/\">Amy  Kalkbrenner, PhD, MPH<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, Environmental Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:kalkbren@uwm.edu\">kalkbren@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5073<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 52\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laestadius-linnea\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Linnea-Laestadius-10-2-2025-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"A professional head shot of Linnea Laestadius. Smiling woman with short brown hair wearing glasses and a white blouse.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Linnea-Laestadius-10-2-2025-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Linnea-Laestadius-10-2-2025.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laestadius-linnea\/\">Linnea  Laestadius, PhD, MPP<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Public Health Policy and MPH Program Director<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:llaestad@uwm.edu\">llaestad@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142274512\">414-227-4512<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 325<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laiosa-michael\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Michael Laiosa. Man with brown hair and round glasses stands with wearing a gray short sleeved shirt. He is standing outside on UWM campus. His arms are crossed over his chest.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laiosa-michael\/\">Michael  Laiosa, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor and Faculty Chair<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:laiosa@uwm.edu\">laiosa@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292279\">414-229-2279<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5071<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 47, 103, 103, 51, 103, 54\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/malcoe-lorraine-halinka\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Lorraine-Halinka-Malcoe_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0925-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Lorraine Halinka Malcoe, Phd, MPH. Smiling woman with very short gray\/white hair wearing a black jacket and a patterned scarf around her neck.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Lorraine-Halinka-Malcoe_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0925-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Lorraine-Halinka-Malcoe_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0925.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/malcoe-lorraine-halinka\/\">Lorraine Halinka  Malcoe, PhD, MPH<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor <\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:malcoe@uwm.edu\">malcoe@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297229\">414-229-7229<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 352<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/miller-todd\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Todd Miller. Smiling man with dark short hair wearing a black shirt while sitting in a lab.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/miller-todd\/\">Todd  Miller, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:millertr@uwm.edu\">millertr@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295097\">414-229-5097<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5053<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 47, 103, 103, 52\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/scampini-phd-rd-renee\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Renee-Scampini_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0944-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Renee Scampini, Phd, RD. Smiling woman with shoulder-length brown curly hair wearing a dark green shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Renee-Scampini_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0944-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Renee-Scampini_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0944.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/scampini-phd-rd-renee\/\">Renee  Scampini, PhD, RD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty II, Public Health Undergraduate Program Director<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:scampin2@uwm.edu\">scampin2@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142519126\">414-251-9126<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 315<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/svoboda-kurt\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Svoboda-20121205_MR_SPH_A5D7780-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Kurt Svoboda, PhD. 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African man with short hair wearing a blue dress shirt, vest and red tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Musa-Yahaya_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0813-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Musa-Yahaya_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0813.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/yahaya-phd-musa\/\">Musa  Yahaya, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty II<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:yahaya@uwm.edu\">yahaya@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 415<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-i707-\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The undergraduate certificate in Public Health at UWM is designed for any individual interested in applying public health concepts, methods, approaches, and skills in their current or future career. <em>If you want to make a difference in the health and well-being of communities, this certificate is for you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the certificate program take courses from faculty and instructors in the UWM Zilber School of Public Health\u2014the only accredited school of public health in Wisconsin. 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