Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research at Temple University

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#721

The Public Health Law Research at Temple University is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research

The Public Health Law Research Graduate Certificate, housed jointly in Temple's College of Public Health and the Beasley School of Law, focuses on the emerging field of legal epidemiology–also known as public health law research–which is the scientific study of the effects of laws and legal practices on health. This field of research generates evidence that can inform policy initiatives to advance health and well-being. It examines everything from the impact of laws and regulations on healthcare to more incidental effects of laws that impact health broadly, like housing, education and employment laws or economic and civil rights policies.

This transdisciplinary certificate provides fundamental training in public health law and legal epidemiology research methods, such as policy surveillance, which is the systematic, scientific collection and analysis of significant public health policies.

The field of public health law research generates evidence that can inform policy initiatives in order to advance health and well-being. The certificate is offered in association with the Center for Public Health Law Research–founded in 2009 at Temple–which has built a theoretical foundation for the field, developed innovative research methods for policy evaluation, and is working on translational research in order to use evidence in improving public health practice.

As a student in the public health law certificate program, you will learn to

conceptualize and design a public health law study,
conduct a legal epidemiology study, evaluating the impacts of laws or policies under the mentorship of a graduate faculty member during an independent research project,
demonstrate the integration of behavioral and organizational theory with a law or policy,
describe the mechanism behind a law or policy,
develop policy surveillance techniques for collecting and coding laws,
learn to conduct statistical analysis, and
systematically evaluate laws and policies on an individual level.

The admissions process you'll follow depends on if you are applying as a matriculated or nonmatriculated graduate student. Please be sure to carefully review the admissions information for this certificate program.

What sets apart our Public Health Law Research Certificate?

A unique, interdisciplinary program: Temple's Center for Public Health Law Research is a pioneer in the field of legal epidemiology, and the certificate is the only one of its kind in the nation.
Designed for public health practitioners, researchers and advocates: The certificate advances the goals of current graduate students in various disciplines, including criminologists, historians, lawyers, public health practitioners, sociologists and others who value health, well-being and equity.
Nationally renowned faculty: Courses are taught by nationally recognized faculty in Temple's College of Public Health and Beasley School of Law, who not only conduct innovative research on policies and laws across a broad spectrum of issues but are also founders and champions of the field.

Program Format

The 12-credit, four-course certificate program is available either as an independent program or as a supplement to your primary graduate degree at Temple University.

You can complete the certificate on a part-time basis through a combination of online and in-person classes, finishing in two years or less.

See a full list of program courses.

Related Graduate Degrees in the College of Public Health

- MPH in Health Policy and Management
- PhD in Health Policy and Health Services Research
- MPH in Epidemiology
- MPH in Environmental Health
- MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- MPH in Applied Biostatistics
- PhD in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
- PhD in Epidemiology

Related Areas of Study in the Beasley School of Law

Public interest and social justice
Healthcare law
Legal research and writing

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research at Temple University

Entry Requirements

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research at Temple University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research at Temple University

There are important details to keep in mind as you complete and submit your application to Temple University.

1. Apply using one of two methods.

Choose one of the following two methods to apply.

1. Online Application

Submit an online application and pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds.

2. Paper Application

Download the PDF application and save it to your device. (Adobe Acrobat is required for access.) You can write on the form, save the final version, and then print for mailing. If you have questions while completing the paper form, refer to the application instructions. Before mailing, enclose a check or money order made payable to Temple University, in the amount of $75, drawn on a U.S. bank. The application fee cannot be refunded.

2. Ensure you use the same name on your application and standardized tests.

Use the exact same name on your application that you used when registering for your standardized tests. Slight differences in your name can cause your application to go unmatched with your reported test scores and delay the processing of your application.

3. Submit all supporting credentials.

Submit the documentation you have been gathering for your application. You can find the correct mailing address or alternate electronic submission information on the degree program’s "Contacts" page in the Graduate Bulletin. All application materials, including portfolios and exhibits, become the property of Temple University and will not be copied, forwarded to another institution or returned.

4. Contact the department with any questions.

If you have any questions about your application, contact the program or department directly. Admissions decisions are made by the department based on your complete application profile, which includes grades, test scores, recommendations, statement of goals, research interests, past employment, portfolio and more.

5. Check the status of your application.

Remember that your application is reviewed only after it is complete. You can check the status of your application and materials by returning to the application system through which you applied.

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Law Research at Temple University

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia