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Overview
University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost toattend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university's mission of making quality education affordable for all.
As a tuition-free university, UoPeople offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional American universities, cutting your cost 95%. University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost to attend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university’s mission of making quality education affordable for all.
Those interested in careers in hospital administration, public health research, public policy and healthcare advocacy may benefit from the Certificate in Epidemiology at University of the People.
Program Goals
A professional certificate program should be completed with the following goals to enhance expertise, significantly increase earning power, reputation, and the ability to deliver high-quality work.
Students are provided with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge in the field of epidemiology. Courses for earning an Epidemiology certificate online will focus on the following:
- Concepts and methods of epidemiology and population health.
- Design and interpret studies using methodologies that range from case-control, cohort and randomized control traits.
- Interpret biostatistics as they apply to health and biology.
- Learn about human diseases, infection control, and the impact on global health.
Accreditation
- UoPeople is recognized by the DEAC as an accredited online University, and adheres to all DEAC Standards and Code of Ethics.
- The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
- The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- In addition, UoPeople has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
The Certificate in Epidemiology program requires:
- The completion of required 12 credits, and all courses listed for the course requirements for the specific program.
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all coursework attempted at UoPeople.
- Earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses taken.
- Complete all required exams.
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Human Diseases
- Human Development in a Global Perspective
- Genetics
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Epidemiology View 8 other Short Courses in Epidemiology in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be 16 years old or older
- Have English proficiency
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 5 months.
- At UoPeople there is no cost for instruction, books, or traditional campus costs. Our mission is to make higher education affordable and accessible. Through our unique tuition-free higher education model, we have removed most of the costs for students to attend university.
- However, to keep our mission alive we do ask for a one-time application fee and minimal assessment fees per course to help fund general university operations and provide excellent services to our students.
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