Purpose

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is available to students wanting to broaden their understanding of an area of a particular public health focus. The certificate enhances the ability of those desiring to practice in public health to have comprehensive knowledge of epidemiology.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Identify data needs and evaluate analytic methods for calculating standard epidemiological measures.

Admission Requirements

Please refer to the Admissions Requirements Matrix for Certificates in the Graduate Admissions section of this Catalog.

Delivery Format: Residential Only

By learning about the field of epidemiology, you can prepare for a career in public health with a specialty in one of the following areas:

• Chronic Diseases
• Environmental Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Maternal Health
• Mental Health
• Public Health Emergency Response
• Substance Abuse

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Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.