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Certificate in Health Geoinformatics (CHG) - 2008 Summer Institute

Summer Institute | CHG Requirements | Who could be enrolled | Schedule | Tuition | Housing | Restaurants | International students | Application process | Geoinformatics laboratory | Driving directions | Contact |

Summer institute

Loma Linda University School of Public Health (LLUSPH) Health Geoinformatics Unit invites you to apply for Health Geoinformatics Summer Institute from June 23 to September 4, 2008. Students will receive instruction in the entire certificate program curriculum in health geoinformatics outlined below. Participants can take all courses or as many courses as desired.

The Institute is primarily designed for health professionals and or students who have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Qualified candidates must demonstrate computer proficiency, although no previous experience with GIS technology is required. Advanced placement can be considered for students with GIS experience/training. In addition, interested students, staff, and faculty who would like to learn about GIS applications in health may also apply.

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CHG requirements

To earn the CHG, students must successfully complete at least 27 academic units as listed below. Core (C) requirements include courses in the two main areas of GIS fundamentals and techniques (17 units) and Health Geographics Electives (E) (at least 7 units). In addition, 3 units of Ethical Issues in Public Health are required. Students who successfully complete the CHG during the summer institute will also receive a free copy of ArcView software with some extensions (courtesy of ESRI).

Who could be enrolled?

• Health professionals and students with at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current LLU students enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• LLU faculty and staff (tuition benefits may apply)

Schedule: Download the 2008 summer class schedule.

Tuition: The cost per unit is US $610 (subject to change).

Housing: Click here to see available accommodation options.

Restaurants: Click here for a list of restaurants.

Information for international students: Catalog

Application process: Apply online at http://www.llu.edu/llu/sph/apply-online.html.

Contact:

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