Applied Epidemiology (online) (Z152)
Graduate Certificate Program
School of Public Health
ABSTRACT
The educational objective of the proposed Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Applied Epidemiology is to train working professionals in the field of Epidemiology. This certificate provides working professionals the opportunity to learn the concepts necessary to improve their understanding of epidemiologic methods and principles and apply them in real-world practice. It covers epidemiologic study design, disease investigation and measures, identification and control of biases (information bias, selection bias, and confounding effect), effect assessment (measure of associations, interaction effort, and mediation effect), and control of epidemics.
CONTACT
Director of Graduate Student Services
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Telephone: 301.405.8037
Email: jtrevitt@umd.edu
Website: sph.umd.edu/epib
Courses: EPIB SPHL
Relationships: Biostatistics (BIOS) Epidemiology (EPID)
The Certificate in Applied Epidemiology (Online) accepts applications through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree
- Statement of purpose and objectives
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
- Response to personal experiences question(s)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants to the Applied Epidemiology certificate program must have completed all of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree prior to their acceptance into the program
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- CV/Resume
- Description of Research/Work Experience
Note for applicants with foreign credentials:
- The UMD graduate application requires uploading unofficial transcripts issued in the original language along with a literal English translation. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information
- Evidence of English Language proficiency is required if the applicant does not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School website
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | Summer Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | |||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | N/A | N/A | This program admits students for the summer only. See the department's website for application information. |
| International Applicants* | |||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | N/A | N/A | This program admits students for the summer only. See the department's website for application information. |
*Visa eligibility: this program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Deadlines: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process
SPH Program Website: sph.umd.edu/certificate-applied-epidemiology
Office of Extended Studies (OES) Program Website: https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/school-public-health-graduate-programs-online/gc-applied-epidemiology
Application Process: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process
Admissions FAQ: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-faqs