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ADVANCED EPIDEMIOLOGY CERTIFICATE

There is a growing need for public health professionals to participate in research by designing studies, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing and critically interpreting the results. A strong background in epidemiology and biostatistics greatly enhances skills in these areas. This certificate gives the holder the ability to independently design and conduct research studies, accurately evaluate which statistical procedures should be utilized, and effectively work with biostatisticians and programmers. The certificate gives practical training in how to conduct and report research findings through practical experience in these areas.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Conduct high-quality epidemiologic research—including appropriate design, statistical analysis of data, and interpretation and reporting of results.
2. Evaluate and conduct clinical trials.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate methods for quality control.
4. Obtain funds through well-written grant proposals.
5. Write scientific papers for submission to scientific journals.
6. Critically review the literature and identify strengths and weaknesses of design, analyses, and conclusions.

Indicators of educational effectiveness

1. Research project
2. Written paper
3. Oral presentation

PREREQUISITE

1. Successful completion of a basic certificate program
2. GRE scores
3. Completed application for a graduate-degree program in the School of Public Health
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Interview with departmental faculty member

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

• EPDM 512 Multivariate Modeling in Epidemiology (3)
• EPDM 699 Applied Research (2)
• REL_ ___ Religion (3)
• STAT 515 Grant- and Contract-Proposal Writing (3)
• STAT 522 Biostatistics II (4)
• STAT 557 Research-Data Management (3)
• STAT 569 Advanced Data Analysis (3)

Two descriptive epidemiology courses (6)
(choose from those listed in the section below)

• EPDM 534 Epidemiology of Maternal-Child Health (3)
• EPDM 544 Epidemiology of Infectious Disease (3)
• EPDM 565 Epidemiology of Cancer (3)
• EPDM 566 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease (3)
• EPDM 567 Epidemiology of Aging (3)
• EPDM 588 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (3)

TOTAL 27

Forums

Participants are required to attend a minimum of five forums in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and/or Center for Health Research during their Advanced Epidemiology Certificate Program.

Contact Information - Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Web site: www.llu.edu/llu/sph/epibio
E-mail: epibio@llu.edu
Phone: (909) 558-4590