Internship Guidelines

• As you work toward crafting your internship proposal, please use our guidelines to establish the position, develop the necessary contract, and learn what is required of the documentation during the internship.

The Public Health Department offers five graduate certificates for specialized study in public health. These certificates, all of which are available either on-campus or online, may be taken by either degree or non-degree seeking students (except as noted below) interested in advanced preparation in:

For students who pursue a graduate certificate only, no transfer credits can be accepted toward the graduate certificates at UIS. All hours to be counted toward certificates must be completed at UIS.

Application Requirements by Program

Applications are accepted online through the UIS Application. MPH accepts applications at any time. Application requirements vary by program, though most require transcripts, proof of English proficiency (for international students), letters of recommendation, and a CV or résumé. Please select your program of interest below to learn more.

Make an Impact on the Future of Public Health

No GRE required and applications accepted at any time.

Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs.  More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.