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Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion |
Abbreviation: |
GCertHlthProm |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus , Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1183 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and well being of populations. Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy. This theoretical base is complemented by extended opportunities to consolidate skills in Health Promotion Competencies and Health Research Methodology. Successful completion of the Health Promotion stream will enable graduates to confidently work with communities for change and contribute to effective and sustainable health promotion practice nationally and internationally.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Entry to the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires a three year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution. An applicant holding other acceptable qualifications may be admitted to this course on a case-by-case basis.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below or with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
SHS 934 |
Health Promotion |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 935 |
Public Health Policy |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 930 |
Health Promotion Competencies |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 941 |
Public Health Research Methodology |
Spring |
6 |
Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion articulates with the Master of Public Health. All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will count as credit towards the Master of Public Health upon successful transfer.
Contact Information
A/Prof Heather Yeatman
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3153
hyeatman@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/