Description

The online 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.

Course Location/Delivery

Online

Admissions Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Application Process

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Prerequisites

Yes

Requirements of this Certificate (12 Credit Hours)

• PHC 6010 Epidemiology Methods I Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6051 Biostatistics II Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6701 Computer Applications for Public Health Researchers Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Consult Dept.

Time Limit

2 years

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

The certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Contacts

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert