Certificate Programs
Training Certificate in Quantitative Methods in Public Health
Overview
Sponsoring department
Educational Objectives
The certificate recipient will be able to – 1) evaluate the methods used to measure health effects in populations, 2) interpret basic, quantitative public health measures, 3) judge policy implications of public health data and research, 4) be familiar with the difficulties of collecting, interpreting and analyzing data and their implications, and 5) perform a critical review of public health/epidemiologic literature.
Intended Audience
Members of the public health workforce and other professionals who seek training and education in basic quantitative methods for analyzing and using public health data. Matriculated degree candidates are not eligible for this certificate. This program is intended to be taken on a part-time basis. Most courses are available in the institutes or via the internet.
Admissions Criteria
Bachelor's degree with at least one college level biology or equivalent course, one college-level math or statistics course, and a strong record of successful academic performance.
No more than 8 credits may be accrued before submission of an application to the certificate program, complete with all supporting documents.
Matriculated students must begin the program within one year of admission unless granted a deferment.
To apply, please go to the admissions application.
Course of Study
| Course No. | Course Title | No. Credits | Online Term | Campus Term |
| Required Courses | ||||
| 550.608 | Problem Solving in Public Health * | 4 | - | SI, W, F |
| 340.601 | Principles of Epidemiology | 5 | - | 1, S, SI |
| - OR - | ||||
| 550.694 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology I | 3 | 1 | - |
| - AND - | ||||
| 550.695 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology II | 3 | 2 | - |
| 140.611 | Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I | 3 | 1 | 1, SI |
| 140.612 | Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II | 3 | 2 | 2, SI |
| 340.608 | Observational Epidemiology ( Note Prerequisites) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| - OR - | ||||
| 140.613 | Data Analysis Workshop I | 2 | - | S, SI, W |
| - AND - | ||||
| 140.614 | Data Analysis Workshop II (Note Prerequisites) | 2 | - | S, SI, W |
| 340.663 | Epidemiology Workshop: Interpreting and Using Epidemiologic Evidence | 2 | - | W |
*It is recommended that this course be taken first.
S = Course offered in the summer term
SI = Course offered in the summer institute
W = Course offered in the winter institute
F = Course offered in the Fall Institute in Barcelona, Spain
Requirements for Successful Completion
Successful completion of all courses with a GPA of 2.75 or above. In addition, all students must complete the online Introduction to Academic Ethics module within the first two terms of enrollment.
The Certificate must be completed within two years of entry into the program. More Detailed Information.
Contact Information
Faculty Sponsor
Name Sukon Kanchanaraksa
Phone 410-223-1851
Email skanchan@jhsph.edu
Faculty Co-Sponsor
Name Marie Diener-West
Phone 410-502-6894
Email mdiener@jhsph.edu
Administrative Contact
Name Helen Walters
Phone 410-614-5985
Email hwalters@jhsph.edu
Gainful Employment Program Information
| Certificate Name | Training Certificate in Quantitative Methods in Public Health1 |
| CIP Code | |
| Credential Level | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate |
| Occupations and SOC Codes | 11-9110 Medical and Health Services Managers |
| View O*Net occupational profiles | 11-9150 Social and Community Service Managers |
| http://www.onetonline.org/find | 29 - 0000 Healthcare Practitioners |
| Program Duration | |
| Minimum Number of Term Credits Required | 21 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 ($19,383 for 21 term credits) plus a one-time application fee of $45 (Academic Year 2012-2013) |
| Books and Supplies | $400 (estimated) |
| On-time Completion Rate4 | 1 student 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.