All students must meet the Requirements for the micro-Certificate of Graduate Study.
Overview
Epidemiology is often called the “language” of public health, and is the foundation science of public health programs. Epidemiology has many uses and applications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes epidemiology as “the study of the origin and causes of diseases in a community. It is the scientific method of investigation problem-solving used by disease detectives: epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, statisticians, physicians and other health care providers, and public health professionals—to get to the root of health problems and outbreaks in a community.” (CDC. The Importance of Epidemiology 2011).
This micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health Informatics is an online and concise, 2-course (6 graduate credits) introduction into the field of health informatics, epidemiology, and related quantitative population health science. Completing this course of study will provide students with introductory competency in public health informatics and quantitative public health sciences.
The program is designed for medical and graduate students, health practitioners, public health professionals and researchers, and others who wish to increase their knowledge in the vital field of epidemiology. It also prepares graduates for advanced study at the master's and doctoral level.
Specific Requirements
MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Graduate micro-Certificate in Public Health Bioinformatics requires 2 courses (6 credits) from 2 core content areas.
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 required core competency courses: | ||
| PH 6020 | Epidemiology I | 3 |
| PH 6240 | Public Health Informatics | 3 |