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The Epidemiology (EPID) Certificate Program will provide graduate students specialized knowledge and skills in applying epidemiologic concepts and methods to prevention and public health problems.  Those who complete the prescribed coursework in this certificate program will achieve advanced competencies in the application of epidemiologic concepts and methods to address public health problems.

Application Process

To be admitted to the program, students must first be accepted into the WSU Graduate School.  At a minimum, applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

If you are not currently enrolled at WSU, you can apply as a non-degree student online through the WSU Graduate School.  During the online application process, you will have an opportunity to select the certificate program and to submit required documents.

Wright State University graduate degree-seeking students are also eligible for the certificate provided they apply before satisfying more than half of the certificate program's required credit hours.  “Students in this status must have a 3.0 cumulative graduate grade point average the semester in which they complete nine semester hours of graduate credit.” (Policy 5010)

*Apply online to the Epidemiology Certificate Program

All applicants should submit the online certificate program application* along with a one- to two-page personal statement describing your professional background and interest in the program.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• Perform advanced analytical skills in the field of epidemiology
• Perform advanced analytical skills in the field of biostatistics

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Epidemiology Certificate Program

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COST

The cost of the Epidemiology Certificate program will be graduate tuition.

Program Requirements

To achieve the Epidemiology Certificate, a student must receive a grade of B or higher in all courses.  EPID students must take PPH 6100 and PPH 6200 as required courses and choose three courses from the following subject areas:  intermediate and advanced methods in biostatistics, research design and methodology, advanced epidemiology.  Recommended courses are listed below.

Required Courses (12 hours)

• PPH 7160 - Advanced Biostatistics for Public Health Professionals Credit Hour(s): 3
• PPH 7170 - Public Health Epidemiology II Credit Hour(s): 3
• PPH 7010 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals Credit Hour(s): 3
• PPH 7020 - Public Health Epidemiology Credit Hour(s): 3

Electives (3 hours)

• Advanced Epidemiology (Disease and Exposure specific Epidemiology)

• PPH 7150 - Applied Epidemiology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PPH 7410 - Community Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3

• Community Assessment elective is approved for non-MPH students only

• Research Design and Methodology

• A student may propose a WSU graduate course not listed if the student can provide a rationale for taking the course prior to enrolling. The Epidemiology Certificate Director will make the final decision on whether the course is approved.

• GEO 6430 - Geographic Information Science Principles Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 15 Hours