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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Concepts & Tools of Epidemiology Graduate Certificate
Department: Dean’s Office
 
 

The online Graduate Certificate in Concepts and Tools of Epidemiology is a self-supporting program.  A cost comparison of tuition and fees may be found here.

Please note: With the exception of the Department of Children and Family (DCF) waivers, all other waivers (including State of Florida and USF employee) are not accepted for Self-Funded/Self-Supporting or Market Rate Tuition program courses.  For additional information, visit: USF Tuition Waiver.

 

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is designed to combine basic training in epidemiologic concepts and methods with specialized training in epidemiologic disease areas and analytic/data skills. Required coursework provides an overview of basic epidemiologic concepts, methods and analytic/statistical tools while the electives provide more in‐depth training in several epidemiologic specialty areas and the development of skills in data analysis/computer applications. The goal of the Certificate is to provide students with an understanding of concepts and tools of epidemiology and in‐depth knowledge of selected disease areas of public health importance.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
  2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
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Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.