2009-2010 University Catalog

Epidemiology Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: HH-CERG-EPID

Epidemiology is the study of the factors that influence the occurrence, distribution, prevention, and control of disease. This certificate prepares students to apply the principles and methods of epidemiology to health research. The program emphasizes the development of skills such as study design, data collection and management, data analysis and interpretation, and communication of research findings. All students in the certificate program must complete introductory courses in epidemiology and biostatistics and then choose four elective courses in areas such as infectious disease epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, social epidemiology, and advanced epidemiological methods.

Certificate Requirements

Students applying to the certificate must hold a bachelor’s degree. Application is made through the CHHS. Course work in statistics, health science, biological science, and the social sciences are beneficial in preparation for this certificate. Candidates must have 18 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

Required Courses (6 credits)

GCH 601 - Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 (or an approved graduate-level statistics course)
GCH 712 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3

Electives (select 12 credits from the following)

GCH 605 - Social Epidemiology Credits: 3
GCH 680 - International Research Ethics and Methods Credits: 3
GCH 722 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology Credits: 3
GCH 726 - Advanced Seminar in Epidemiology Credits: 3
GCH 732 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology Credits: 3
GCH 752 - Nutritional Epidemiology Credits: 3

Total: 18 credits

Note:

Other epidemiology-related course may count toward the certificate with prior approval of the program director.

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