University Catalog 2024-2025

Epidemiologic Methods Certificate (Graduate)

The Certificate in Epidemiologic Methods provides in-depth training in epidemiologic methods for non-majors, grounding them in the basic approaches that can benefit their future endeavors in addressing public health issues. The program exposes students to the core epidemiologic methods courses. It is ideal for students who want to strengthen their ability to conduct research, which will benefit them in their future careers, whether that's in a research setting, in academia, or in the community.

This graduate certificate serves as a second area of study for SPHTM student in the MPH, MSPH or MPHTM degrees and not majoring in Epidemiology. 

Offered by: Department of Epidemiology

Faculty Lead: Jeanette Gustat, PhD

Epidemiologic Methods Certificate Enrollment Form

Purpose

Students will acquire training in observational epidemiology and clinical trials.  At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to design and implement studies, conduct basic data analysis, and interpret study findings.

Eligible Students

SPHTM students enrolled in a MPH, MSPH, or MPH&TM degree program at Tulane SPHTM and not majoring in Epidemiology.

Certificate Competencies

Students who earn the Certificate in Epidemiologic Methods will be able to:

  • Develop the appropriate research questions for biomedical and public health issues;
  • Apply the best study design to answer important study questions; and
  • Analyze and interpret study findings and critically review epidemiological literature

Number of Credits Required for Completion: 15