Degree Programs

The NYS Fellowship in Applied Public Health (FAPH) is a specialized public health training program that prepares physicians, veterinarians, and other advanced licensed health care professionals for leadership roles in state and local health departments.

In this program, which is jointly sponsored by the University at Albany and the New York State Department of Health, you will gain knowledge and skills to promote health, prevent disease, improve access to quality health care, and advance health equity through a wide range of public health programs and policies.

In addition to its academic programs, the College of Integrated Health Sciences is proud to be the home for the Center for Public Health Continuing Education, which provides exemplary education for the public health and health care workforce and is nationally recognized for distance learning trainings. Support for CPHCE is through state and federal funding.

The UAlbany SSW Continuing Ed Program is paused, with no new workshops currently being scheduled, effective August 1, 2023. We have been grateful to serve you and to bring you together with some great presenters. We hope to resume workshops in the future. We will, of course, remain available to you at [email protected] to answer any questions about prior certificates. 

Rich academic options are available through our Center for Global Health, including international internships, study abroad programs, global health seminars, and opportunities with the Peace Corps.

UAlbany’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program engages students, alumni, faculty and partners in mentoring, internships, professional development activities and more. You can receive funding for internships, take part in an interest group, assist with research and community-based projects, and participate in a student advisory committee as well as other professional development activities related to MCH.

You can take up to 12 credits without applying to a degree program (non-degree study).

If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of public health or social welfare, we offer courses that cover the main principles of the field. If you’re seeking specific knowledge and skills, you can choose from specialized courses and electives. If you’re unsure of what you’d like to take, browse our courses and then reach out to [email protected] for further assistance.

Note: Course availability changes each semester, so if you’re set on a specific course, please email us for more information on availability.

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To view courses, please visit the Schedule of Classes.

Course Descriptions (By Area of Study)

• Biomedical Sciences
• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Epidemiology 
• Health Policy, Management and Behavior
• Public Health
• Social Welfare