The Public Health certificate is designed to provide students with core knowledge and skills in the design, conduct and interpretation of public health research. Students will learn to develop and implement research studies in areas such as chronic and infectious diseases, and behavioral science. Students will gain knowledge of methodological tools (e.g., R Programming, SAS), approaches (e.g., Lean, advanced biostatistical modeling), and applicable ethical and regulatory standards for public health research. Students will also gain a foundation in biostatistical software and analyses. Graduates will be able to conduct basic public health research and incorporate public health knowledge and training to improve practice in their primary field of expertise.
