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More and more health related professionals, especially physicians and nurses, are finding a need to understand basic concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics in order to perform their professional duties more efficiently. New research findings and publications challenge the professionals to translate these data into day-to-day practice. Health professionals desiring to conduct or get involved in clinical trials find it difficult to understand and comprehend what it takes to run a successful clinical trial due to lack of sufficient training in this area in medical school. Whether the need is professional, academic, or simply to become a more health conscious consumer, understanding principles of epidemiology and its application in clinical arenas has become a necessity. This certificate provides health professionals with the necessary coursework for a broad understanding in core concepts in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials and related computer skills.

Required Courses

            Fifteen (15) credit hours are required for completion of this Certificate.

            Required (12 credits)

            PHC 6000         Epidemiology (3 credits)
            PHC 6050         Biostatistics I (3 credits)
            PHC 6701         Computer Applications for Public Health Researchers (3 credits)
            PHC 6017         Clinical Trials (3 credits)  

            Elective Courses (3 credits)

                        Select one of the following courses or any other relevant course with advisor's approval.

                        PHC 6075         Cancer Epidemiology (3 credits)
                        PHC 6002         Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3 credits)
                        PHC 6051         Biostatistics II (3 credits)
                        PHC 6074         Epidemiology of Diseases of Major Public Health Importance
                        PHC 6076         Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (3 credits)
                        PHC 6907         Independent Study: Public Health (1-4 credits)

This can be used to develop skills using knowledge gained in the classroom and allow students to focus on a specific area of clinical epidemiology.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited university or college in any health related field, for example, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.
• Preference will be given to candidate with good quantitative skills as demonstrated by previous courses in algebra, etc. GRE scores, though not required, may be used to demonstrate quantitative skills.

Application Process for Enrollment

Call the Graduate Certificate Office at (813) 974-2442 or visit their website at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/ to obtain the appropriate applications.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate Departmental Approval Form, the Graduate Certificate Enrollment Application, a transcript showing previous completion of a Bachelor's degree, and a personal statement of interest are needed to apply. For international students, a copy of their degree that is equivalent to the Bachelor's degree along with a certified copy of their transcript is required. Graduate students from the College of Public Health are exempt from the above requirements except for the Departmental Approval Form.

Standardized Test Requirements

There are no specific test requirements.

Application of Certificate Courses Towards Graduate Degree

Up to 12 credit hours may be applied contingent upon departmental approval.

Registration Process for Individual Courses

Follow the accepted procedure for graduate level courses.

Time Limit for Completion of Certificate

Courses must be completed in four (4) semesters.

Fees per Course / Credit Hour

Fees parallel that of standard graduate level classes.  Please visit the USF website at http://www.usf.edu/controller/cashaccounting/tuition to view current fees.

Course Location

This Certificate is offered at the Tampa campus.

Department contact information

Jane Lundh (813) 974-4529 or jlundh@health.usf.edu
Dr. Heather Stockwell (813) 974-4804 or hstockwel@health.usf.edu

New Student Advisor

Pre-Admission Counseling and Advising (813) 974-6505 or advisor@health.usf.edu

Special Notes:

• This graduate certificate does not require that you submit GRE scores with your application
• You may apply and/or enroll any semester as a certificate-seeking student
• The College of Public Health website is http://www.publichealth.usf.edu
• The College of Public Health graduate certificate website is http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/gradcert.html
• The College of Public Health toll-free number is 888-USF-COPH and press 1 for Student Advising
• Application information is available at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/.

USF College of Public Health
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa FL 33612-3805
Toll Free 888-USF-COPH
New Student Advisor: advisor@health.usf.edu
http://www.publichealth.usf.edu