Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Graduate Certificate

Description

This online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases creates an in depth training in epidemiologic methods and their application to the study, control and prevention of infectious diseases as well as basic training in biostatistical concepts, to help students understand and interpret the statistical methods used by epidemiologist. Focus will be on the application of methods such as study design, surveillance, GIS, vaccination strategies, etc. as applied to infectious diseases.

This certificate is unique because it will provide not only the knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology of infectious diseases, but will also provide the necessary tools to be applied in the field.

Course Location/Delivery

The Certificate is offered online and at the Tampa campus.

Admission Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Pre-Requisites

•     History and Systems (1 credit)
•     Population Assessment I (5 credits)

Or the two following Graduate level courses:

•     Epidemiology (3)
•     Biostatistics (3)

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

• PHC 6002 Infectious Disease Epidemiology Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6006 Epidemiological Methods in Infectious Diseases Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6010 Epidemiology Methods I Credit Hours: 3

• And one of the following:

• PHC 6251 Disease Surveillance and Monitoring Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6517 Infectious Disease Prevention Strategies Credit Hours: 3
• PHC 6562 Microbiology for Healthcare Workers Credit Hours: 3

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

Up to 12 hours of certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion

The approximate time to complete the Certificate is two years.

Contacts

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