Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Latino Health and Nutrition Studies at California State University Long Beach is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Latino Health and Nutrition Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Latino Health and Nutrition Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Health Equity and Health Disparities Research in the US
- Advanced Latino Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease Prevention
- Culturally Responsive Nutrition Promotion for Latinos
- Internship in Latino Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Advanced Latino Community Health
- Latino Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Focus on the Child
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- \xc2\xa0Admission to an active CSULB graduate program.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in a graduate program.
- \xc2\xa0Must have completed (with a grade of "B" or better) the following undergraduate courses or equivalent: Community Health Education, Community Health Statistics,\xc2\xa0Introductory Nutrition,\xc2\xa0
- \xc2\xa0Completion of the Certificate Program Application.
- \xc2\xa0One letter of reference.
- Copies of academic transcripts (turned into the university).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
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