Health Disparities and Health Equity

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	Admissions Contact Rachel Ahlmeyer Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Events rahlmeyer@sports-quotes.com (413) 748-3383 Make an appointment Are you an International Student? Please contact intladmissions@springfield.edu Make an appointment
	Program Contact Shannon Gifford, EdD Program Director and Professor Department of Physical Education and Health Education sgifford@springfield.edu (413) 748-3268
	Curriculum and Delivery 16-credit certificate Offered 100% online, asynchronous format allows you to complete coursework from anywhere with internet access, and whatever time of day is convenient for you Courses are designed for working professionals Students are encouraged to think critically about real-life issues and apply what they have learned to solve problems in their professions and communities Benefit from state-of-the-art teaching methods and health promotion strategies that will prepare you for the realities facing underserved populations and give you the tools to advance health equity Program Curriculum
	Start and Duration Start every September (fall semester), January (spring semester), and June (summer semester) Earn a certificate in as little as 2 semesters, or learn at your own pace and earn it in 18 to 24 months
	Paying for Your Education Tuition and fees Financial Aid
	Learn more about the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership
	Did You Know? Coursework completed in this certificate can be used towards the completion of the MEd in Health Promotion and Health Equity at Springfield College
	Other Opportunities Health Education for Schools and Communities, PBC
	Upcoming Events Tips and Pointers for Applying to Graduate School Tuesday, March 11, 2025, noon Register Spring Graduate Open House Thursday, March 27, 2025, Noon or 5 p.m. Register Health Promotion Health Equity Virtual Information Session Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7 p.m. Register

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The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Equity at Springfield College is guided by the core principle that health is a right, not a privilege. Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, health equity was one of the greatest challenges facing the United States and the world. The pandemic and the national reengagement on issues of racial inequity have highlighted the urgent need for the United States to effectively tackle health equity and the possibilities for work and career opportunities for people with the requisite knowledge and skills. Springfield College faculty can assist graduate students and working professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to work towards health equity and social justice.

The 100% online certificate provides:

Academic training for individuals who wish to gain a new understanding of health promotion and health education through the lens of health equity and social justice
Individuals employed or planning to seek employment with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in academic, clinical, community, corporate, and government settings

Students in the certificate will:

Examine critical and complex health equity and social justice challenges, both nationally and internationally
Develop a deeper understanding of the economic, social, environmental, political, and health care issues impacting vulnerable populations
Gain the knowledge and skills to drive policy changes, evaluate needs, identify assets, and solve pressing health-related challenges

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How to Apply:

Admissions Requirements

Complete the online application: Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials and instructions for submitting supplemental materials as listed below.
Transcripts: An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu or mailed to the college address:

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

International Applicants

$100 non-refundable International Application fee

In addition to the above admissions requirements, all international applicants from non-English-speaking countries are required to submit:

Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS: Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.

The Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@sports-quotes.com.

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