Unfortunately, no because 613 – Principles and Methods of Epidemiology has 605 – Biostatistics as a pre-requisite and they are both 16 week classes and not offered in the same semester.
NIU College of Health and Human Sciences
Online Public Health Certificate
Gain expertise to promote well-being in people and communities.
With its focus on enhancing wellness and safety, public health is a complementary area of study for graduate students and professionals in fields such as health sciences, nursing, nutrition, geography, business, statistics and public administration. Your courses will focus on health systems and polices, as well as behavioral and social aspects of public health.
“I think it is important to be able to mentor or help others who may be in difficult situations or need help navigating a path that you once took. I think that it makes a big difference.” Quiana Jonespublic health program coordinator, School of Health Studies
Careers After NIU's Online Public Health Certificate
With your expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health policy and related areas, you’ll be able to assist people and communities in new ways, as well as have access to increased career opportunities.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online Public Health Certificate
You can apply if you have a bachelor’s degree and are currently enrolled in a degree program at NIU. You’ll apply through the Graduate School.
You can take the courses as a student at large, but you can only obtain the certificate if you seek admission to an NIU graduate program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The shortest amount of time is 2 semesters, if you start it in the Fall and then could finish in the following Spring. If you start in the Spring, it would take at least 3 semesters because of the pre-req situation described above, along with 605 being only offered in Fall, and 613 only in Spring.
No, as the department only awards one or the other, so you would need to take this while pursuing a different program.
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