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Certificate in Epidemiology

Named a Top 25 Online M.P.H. Program in Epidemiology1

The online Certificate in Epidemiology, available as a standalone graduate certificate or as a set of electives within the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited Master of Public Health program. This Certificate equips students to apply epidemiologic and research methods to uncover the patterns, causes and effects of disease, and ultimately help solve public health issues.

Through research, education and policy, epidemiologists take on the task of uncovering trends and minimizing the risk and incidence of negative health outcomes. The skills required cross many disciplines from communication to the sciences.

Through this program students will learn to:

  • Apply epidemiologic, research and biostatistical principles and methods to address, analyze and solve problems in public health.
  • Acquire skills in statistical software applications including Excel, SPSS, and SurveyMonkey.
  • Study patterns of health in populations to prevent and control health problems.
  • Apply fundamental research principles and methods to improve population health.
  • Interpret epidemiologic and research study findings considering potential biases.
  • Identify appropriate sampling strategies and data collection methods.
  • Develop a survey instrument.
  • Communicate findings clearly to both professional and lay audiences.

The demand for trained epidemiologists is on the rise. Employment in this field is expected to increase 30 percent from 2020 to 2030.2 Epidemiologists work for:

  • State and local health departments
  • Federal government agencies
  • Private health care and pharmaceutical companies
  • International and nongovernmental agencies
  • Consulting firms
  • Medical centers

Certificate in Epidemiology Curriculum (15 credit hours required)

PBHL 5502 Introduction to Biostatistics 
PBHL 5504 Introduction to Epidemiology 
PBHL 6500 Research Methods in Public Health 
PBHL 6101 Advanced Epidemiology 
PBHL 6409 Applied Epidemiology 

Learn more about how you can keep communities healthy with the online Certificate in Epidemiology. Request more information or call us today at (866) 295-3104 to speak to a Program Manager.

References

1 https://www.mphonline.org/best-online-masters-epidemiology/
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018-19 Edition, Epidemiologists, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm (visited November 12, 2019).