Mental Health Policy, Economics and Services Certificate Program
Sponsored By: Department of Mental Health
Onsite | Part-Time | 1-3 years
About the Mental Health Policy, Economics and Services Certificate Program
The certificate program introduces current issues in mental health policy including economic evaluation of mental and substance disorders and their treatments; access to mental health care treatments and utilization patterns; and mental health care financing, insurance, and delivery system issues in the US. The certificate program also strives to orient mental health policy, economics, and services training within the broader context of ongoing national health care debates. It is open to Johns Hopkins University graduate students interested in policy, advocacy, and research careers within the field of mental health and junior and mid-level public health professionals interested in expanding their knowledge base and expertise in mental health services and economics and related policy issues.
Curriculum for the Mental Health Policy, Economics and Services Certificate Program
Please visit our Academic Catalogue to see the full certificate curriculum requirements. Please also review the certificate completion requirements.
Admissions Requirements
Degree Students
The certificate program is open to master's and doctoral students currently enrolled in any division of The Johns Hopkins University, with the exception of BSPH MAS students, who are not eligible to apply until they have completed their primary degree program.
Eligible Start Terms:
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Applying to the certificate program as a JHU degree student
Students already enrolled in a graduate program at JHU are not required to submit the School's electronic admissions application, but must email Certificate Program Contact prior to starting coursework.
Non-Degree Students
This certificate program is only open to individuals who are currently matriculated in a degree program in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health or other divisions at the Johns Hopkins University.
Tuition
Information regarding the cost of tuition and fees can be found on the Bloomberg School's Certificate Programs Tuition page.
Financial Aid Eligibility: U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents enrolled in this certificate program may be eligible to apply for Title IV financial aid. Please contact the JHU Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) for more information.
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Sponsoring Department
Department of Mental Health
Prospective Student or Applicant Inquiries
certificate-BSPH.MH@jh.edu
Faculty Sponsor
Sachini Bandara, MD
sbandar2@jhu.edu