Department of Public Health
Certificates and Minor
Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate Program
The Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate program is available to currently enrolled undergraduates and graduate students, and is open to all majors.
All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better in each of the 9 required units and the 3 unit electives prior to graduation. Once grades are posted, a certificate will be issued at the student's request.
Required Courses (6 units) - Effective Fall 2025
Courses are offered in multiple modalities, including:
* Hyflex: Student may choose to attend face-to-face classes in-person or complete course learning activities online without physically attending class
+ Zero Cost (ZCCM): Student does not need to pay for any text materials or textbooks.
| Course | Course Title | Units | Course # |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH 110 | Drugs, Society, and Health | 3 Units | Class #71667 (DGTCAMP) * Class #71666 (TTH) + |
| PH 111 | Alcohol and Alcoholism | 3 Units |
Class #71668 (TTH) * |
Electives - Choose one or more (3 units)
| Course | Course Title | Units | Course # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
COUN 176 |
Counseling and Mental Health |
3 Units |
Class #71710 (W) |
| CRIM 141 | Alcohol, Drugs, and Criminality | 3 Units | Class #70655 (Digital Campus) |
| PSYCH 175 | Family of Chemical Dependency | 3 Units | 6 sections available See course schedule |
| SWRK 129 | Treatment of Chemical Dependency | 3 Units | Class #71537 |
| WGSS 115 | Women, Children and Alcohol | 1 Unit | Class #70959 |
Other electives may be approved by the Public Health Dept. Chair
To Obtain Your Certificate
Please complete the completion request form. Please allow for 5-10 business days for approval and mailing of certificate. For questions or more information, contact the Department of Public Health at 559.278.4014.
Emergency Management Certificate
The Emergency Management Certificate is a comprehensive course of study designed to give students foundation in the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform emergency management duties in the public or private sector. This 21 unit certificate will be offered in an online format.
Required Courses (9 units) - Effective Fall 2025
Courses are offered in online format.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PH 169 | Introduction to Emergency Mangement | 3 Units |
| PH 173 | Emergency Management Planning | 3 Units |
| PH 174 | Incident Management Systems | 3 Untis |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PH 171 | Exercise Design Evaluation | 3 Units |
| PH 172 | Emergency Management Support Function | 3 Units |
| PH176 | Critical Infrastructure Threat and Risk Assessment | 3 Units |
To Obtain Your Certificate
Please fill out the completion request form. Please allow for 5-10 business days for approval and mailing of certificate. For questions or more information, contact the Department of Public Health at 559.278.4014.
Health & Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Principles, Health Behavior and Education Certificate
Community Health Workers (CHWs) -- also known as community health advisors, lay health advocates, promotoras, outreach educators, community health representatives, peer health promoters, and peer health educators -- serve as advocates for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies and also act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health.The Certificate in Health & Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Principles, Health Behavior and Education Certificate provides CHWs with theoretical and practical knowledge that could enable them to perform the duties of health promotion, disease prevention, and community health needed from them.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PH 100 | Community Health | 3 Units |
| PH 114 | Health Behavior | 3 Units |
| PH 131 | Principles of Health Education | 3 Units |
| PH 135 | Intriduction to Human Diseases | 3 Units |
| PH 156 | Health and Well-being in the San Joaquin Valley | 3 Units |
15 Unit Certificate
To Obtain Your Certificate
Please fill out the completion request form. Please allow for 5-10 business days for approval and mailing of certificate. For questions or more informaiton, contact the Department of Public Health at 559-278-4014.
Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Completion
The Emergency Medical Services Certificate allows students to take the National Registry Test to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) upon successful completion of program requirements. EMT certification qualifies the certification holder to work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, rescue teams, disaster medical teams and other emergency medical care provider agencies.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PH 49 | Emergency Medical Technician Training | 5 Units |
To Obtain Your Certificate
Please fill out the completion request form. Please allow for 5-10 business days for approval and mailing of certificate. For questions or more information, contact the Department of Public Health at 559.278.4014.
Public Health Minor
The Public Health Minor prepares students for career opportunities in Public Health. All students are required to complete the Public health core classes, with an additional nine units selected in conjunction with academic advisor.
Requirements (15 units)
PH 92 - Public Health Statistics - 3 Units
PH 100 - Community Heath - 3 Units
PH 109 - Epidemiology of Disease - 3 Units
PH 161 - Environment and Human Health - 3 Units
PH 163 - Public Health Administration - 3 Untis
Additional requirements (9 units)
Take all three courses from one of the following special topic areas:
Health Foundations
PH 114 - Health Behavior - 3 Units
PH 131 - Principles of Health Education - 3 Units
PH 188I - Health Education Internship - 1-3 Units
(PH 188I can be substituted for PH 152T - 03 -Introduction to Comunity Health
Education)
Health Care Utilization
PH 104 - Global and Cultural Issues in Health - 3 Units
PH 129 - Rural Health - 3 Units
PH 154 - Health Care Administration - 3 Units
Environmental Occupational Health and Safety
PH 162 - Environmental Health Concepts - 3 Units
PH 170 - Air Pollution and Health - 3 Units
PH 175i - Environmental Internship - 1-4 Units
Total (24 units)
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For questions or more information regarding the Public Health Minor, contact CHHS Advising and Career Development Center at acdc@csufresno.edu or 559.278.5027.