Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
Award abbreviation: GCHlthProm
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus (multi-modal), online
Duration: 1 year minimum part-time, 2 years maximum part-time. Program only available part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places, online postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: SC511
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa

Work proactively with people to address the determinants of health and wellbeing.

Based on a socio-ecological model of health, the Health Promotion suite explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a range of settings.

The Graduate Certificate consists of four courses and fully articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion. If you wish to study for a higher qualification, the Graduate Diploma fully articulates into the Master of Health Promotion.

The Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals such as teachers, social workers, urban planners, environmental health officers, fitness trainers, allied health workers, therapists, nurses or doctors, or anyone who wishes to develop their health promotion knowledge and skills for application within their current roles.

The Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Promotion are designed for those looking to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those wanting to develop deeper knowledge and skills in health promotion to complement their current roles. Some employers, for example Queensland Health, require applicants to have completed at least the equivalent of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion to be considered for employment as health promotion practitioners.

These programs give you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of the two delivery modes. You can change study modes at any time during your program. Teaching, learning and assessment items develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. 

Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal

On campus and online study modes are available for this program. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. For example, online students are able to attend lectures on campus should they wish to.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School, School of Health and Sport Sciences.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au