Certificate Programs
Global Tobacco Control
Overview
Educational Objectives
Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in the world, and it is projected to kill one billion people in the 21st century unless effective tobacco control measures are implemented. In order to slow and ultimately end the global burden of tobacco-related death and disease public health professionals, tobacco control professionals, and research scientist need to be equipped with the technical skills necessary to advance global tobacco control efforts. The aim of this certificate program is to provide formal education to research scientists, tobacco control professionals and graduate and post-graduate students to equip them with the technical skills necessary to play key roles in tobacco control efforts.
Upon completion of the courses in this certificate program, students will gain:
1) In-depth knowledge of global tobacco control along with an understanding of the scope of the health and economic burden of tobacco use worldwide
2) An understanding of the multiple dimensions of tobacco use and prevention
3) Practical approaches to tobacco prevention, control, surveillance, and evaluation
4)Skills to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive tobacco control programs
5)Methods to develop and implement policy to stem the global epidemic of tobacco-related deaths
Eligibility
The certificate is open to masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students currently enrolled in any division of The Johns Hopkins University. It is also offered to research scientists and tobacco control professionals (non-degree students) who want specialized skills and knowledge to work in the area of global tobacco control. Non-degree students must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a strong record of successful academic performance.
Admissions Process
Bloomberg School of Public Health masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students are not required to submit a formal application through the Admissions Office. They are, however, encouraged to contact a certificate faculty sponsor by email to receive advice on selecting electives.
All others (non-Bloomberg masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students and non-degree students) apply to the program using the school's online application. Applications are accepted through the year. The certificate application includes official transcripts from all post-secondary schools, a CV or resume, a statement of purpose vis-à-vis the certificate and one letter of recommendation. Transcripts from non-US institutions must be approved by a credentialing agency. The application does not require scores from the GRE, TOEF: or ILETS. Degree students must include a brief written statement from their academic advisor giving approval to take the certificate courses. The certificate program will review the applications and notify each applicant of its admission decision. Only those approved by the certificate admissions committee may earn the certificate.
Course of Study
The certificate requires a minimum of 18 credits. Students must complete three required courses and at least six term credits of elective courses. The certificate courses are listed in the table below.
Students should check the course catalog to confirm when the course is offered. The term and time may change from what is listed in the table below and some courses are only offered every other year. Students should also check for pre-requisites and if instructor consent is required.
The free non-credit Introduction to Online Learning course must be completed before enrolling in online courses. It is offered five times each year.
Requirements for Successful Completion
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the certificate. Students must take the required courses for a letter grade and earn at least a B in each required course. Electives may be taken for a grade or pass/fail. Students must earn at least a C or pass in each elective. They must attain a minimum GPA of 2.75 for the cerrificate courses. All courses must be taken within a three-year period.
The student must submit a Notification of Completion to the certificate's administrative contact after completing all of the certificate requirements. The student's transcript will not indicate that the certificate was earned until the Notification of Completion has been submitted, verified by the certificate program, and processed by the Registrar.
| Course No. | Course Title | No. Credits | Online Term | Campus Term |
| Required Course | ||||
| 410.640 | Global Tobacco Control | 3 | 2,4 | - |
| One of the following Epidemiology courses: | ||||
| 340.601 | Principles of Epidemiology | 5 | - | 1, S, SI |
| 340.662 | Epidemiology of Tobacco Control | 4 | - | 1,SI |
| Two courses from the following list: | ||||
| 313.790 | Economic Evaluation | 3 | 2 | S |
| 410.641 | Advanced Methods in Tobacco Control | 2 | - | 1 |
| 410.642 | Tobacco Control Leadership | 2 | - | 1 |
| 410.850 | Qualitative Methods in Tobacco Control | ? | ? | ? |
| 380.681 | Strategic Leadership Principles and Tools for Health System Transformation in Developing Countries | 4 | - | 2 |
| 410.721 | Translating Research into Public Health Programs I | 2 | - | 3 |
| - and- | ||||
| 410.722 | Translating Research into Public Health Programs II | 2 | - | 4 |
| 313.685 | The Economics of Tobacco Con | 1 | 2 | - |
| One course from the following list: | ||||
| 410.620 | Program Planning for Health Behavior Change | 3 | 4 | 1,W |
| 410.650 | Introduction to Persuasive Communications: Theories and Practice | 4 | - | 1,W |
| 410.654 | Health Communication Programs I : Planning and Strategic Design | 4 | - | 3 |
| 410.655 | Health Communication Programs II: Implementation and Evaluation | 4 | - | 4 |
| 410.663 | Media Advocacy and Public Health | ? | ? | ? |
| 410.755 | Health Communications Programs | 4 | 3 | - |
Requirements for Successful Completion
A minimum of 16 credits is required for certification. All certificate courses must be taken for academic credit and passed with a grade of "C" or better (except 380.681.01, which is pass/fail only). Requirements must be completed within a three-year period.
Sponsoring department
Health, Behavior and Society
Contact Information
Faculty Sponsor
Name David Holtgrave
Email dholtra@jhsph.edu
Administrative Contact
Name Sawida Kamara, MPH
Phone 410.614.5378
Email skamara@jhsph.edu
Gainful Employment Program Information
| Certificate Name | Global Tobacco Control1 |
| CIP Code | 261309 |
| Credential Level | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate |
| Occupations and SOC Codes | 11-9110 Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 19-1040 Medical Scientists | |
| 19-3000 Social Scientists | |
| View O*Net occupational profiles | 21-1000 Community snd Social Service Professions |
| http://www.onetonline.org/find | 27-3000 Media and Communication |
| Program Duration | |
| Minimum Number of Term Credits Required | 16 term credits. Each term is 8 weeks in duration. |
| Weeks2 | 32 (please read footnote) |
| Program Costs3 | |
| Tuition and Fees | The tuition and fees paid by full-time Johns Hopkins University degree students cover the tuition cost of the certificate program. Tuition is $923 per term credit for part-time degree students ($14.768 for 16 term credits) plus a one-time application fee of $45 (Academic Year 2012-2013) |
| Books and Supplies | $400 (estimated) |
| On-time Completion Rate4 | 37 students earned the certificate in academic year 2010-2011 |
| Job Placement Rate5 | Not required |
| Median Loan Debt upon Program Completion (AY 2011 -2012) | |
| Title IV Debt | $0.00 |
| Private Educational Loan Debt | $0.00 |
| Institutional Financing Debt | $0.00 |
- The certificate is offered to Johns Hopkins University graduate and post-doctoral students (including physicians completing residency or fellowship programs) who are interested in adolescent health.
- The certificate program length is flexible; it varies from student to student, however, the certificate must be completed within three years. Students do not need to be enrolled in a certificate course during consecutive terms. The number of certificate course credits taken may range from zero to 22 per term. Degree students earn the certificate simultaneously with their degree program and determine the number of credits taken each term with advisor approval. Full-time degree students are able to complete the certificate within one academic year.
- Tuition, application fee, and book costs are subject to change from one academic year to another academic year.
- Completion rates will be tracked beginning in academic year 2012-2013.
- The Council of Public Health Education which accredits schools of public health does not require schools to track job placement rates for certificate programs.