2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Epidemiology Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  HH-CERG-EPID

Unit: Global and Community Health 

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.

Application Requirements

Course work in statistics, health science, biological science, and the social sciences are beneficial in preparation for this certificate. Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission  chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, please refer to Graduate Application Database

Certificate Requirements


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.

Total: 18 credits


Note:


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