The online Epidemiology in Public Health Graduate Certificate provides essential training in understanding how diseases affect populations — and how that knowledge can be used to improve health outcomes. Through a focused, three-course curriculum, this program equips learners with both foundational and applied epidemiologic skills used across public health practice, research, and surveillance.
Designed for working professionals and students alike, this certificate supports those in public health as well as related fields such as social work, nutrition, and medicine who want to deepen their expertise in epidemiology. Coursework emphasizes real-world application, preparing you to analyze health trends, evaluate evidence, and contribute to data-informed public health strategies.
What You’ll Gain
Students in this program build a strong foundation in epidemiologic thinking and its practical application. Key outcomes include the ability to:
- Describe and apply foundational epidemiologic concepts, measures, and study designs to assess population health and disease patterns
- Apply epidemiologic principles to real-world public health efforts, including disease prevention, health promotion, and surveillance
- Design, conduct, and critically evaluate epidemiologic studies using appropriate scientific and methodological approaches
- Interpret epidemiologic findings and communicate insights to support public health action and policy
- Assess the strengths, limitations, and potential biases of epidemiologic data to inform evidence-based decision-making
Built for Working Professionals
Offered in a flexible online format, this 12-credit-hour certificate can be completed in as few as 8 months or extended up to 24 months to fit your schedule. The streamlined structure ensures you gain in-demand skills efficiently while balancing professional and personal commitments.
Building Toward a Master’s Degree
Students who wish to continue their studies may be able to apply up to all 12 credit hours from this certificate toward select Master of Public Health (MPH) degree options, depending on the program and concentration.