公共卫生是一个跨学科领域，旨在防止伤害，疾病和过早死亡，促进健康和保健，并延长群体，社区和人口的寿命。公共卫生基础高级证书面向在公共卫生机构或组织工作的专业人员，或希望获得公共卫生专业技能和循证方法的相关卫生或公共服务领域的专业人员。要获得高级证书，除了必须参加必修的公共卫生基础研讨会之外，学生还必须完成12个学期（4个课程）。这12个学期的学时可以作为Hofstra MPH计划的转学分。
Public health is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to prevent injuries, illness, and premature death, promote health and wellness and prolong life at the group, community, and population levels.<br><br>The Advanced Certificate in Foundations of Public Health is intended for professionals working in a public health agency or organization, or professionals in a related health or human services field who wish to gain the skills and evidence-based approaches used in the profession of public health.<br><br>To earn the advanced certificate, students will be required to complete 12 semester hours (4 courses) in addition to attending a mandatory prerequisite Foundations of Public Health Seminar. The 12 semester hours may be applied as transfer credit to the Hofstra MPH program.