Geospatial Public Health Certificate
As geospatial technologies become ever more integral to public health research and evidence-based decision-making, there is a growing demand for professionals with the knowledge and expertise to bridge the gap between spatial data analysis and practical and effective public health. This certificate equips students with the cutting-edge skills and expertise to address complex public health challenges through the powerful integration of geospatial technologies including geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, with spatial epidemiology, environmental health, and spatial modeling.
Students will learn:
- How to use GIS and related technologies with public health data
- Core tenets of spatial epidemiology and spatiotemporal modeling
- Cartographic design principles and effective visual data communication practices
- Strategies to study emerging infectious diseases using geospatial tools and the One Health framework
Certificate Program Requirements
Required Courses
| PUBH 5107W | Introduction to Public Health | 1 |
| HPSA 5203W | Cartography and Data Visualization | 2 |
| HPSA 5313W | GIS Applications in Public Health | 3 |
| QDS 5322 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| HPSA 5314W | Advanced Geospatial Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| HPSA 5316W | One Health and Emerging Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 15