Certificate in Global Tobacco Control

Who should apply?

• Research scientists and tobacco control professionals in low- and middle-income countries who seek formal education and training in tobacco control
• Public health students and public health professionals in low- and middle-income countries who want to specialize their skills and knowledge to be equipped to work in the area of global tobacco control

What does the Certificate Program Entail?

• Completion of five courses for academic credit (two online, three in person), passing with a grade of “B” or better
• Attendance at the Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Baltimore, Md. from June 16, 2008 to July 4, 2008

Applicants must meet the following program obligations:

• Applicant has taken the TOEFL and received a minimum score of 250 on the computer-based test or 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the Internet-based test
• Applicant commits to completing the Introduction to Online Learning Course (IOL) prior to taking the Global Tobacco Control Course online.  IOL information available at: http://distance.jhsph.edu/iol/
• Applicant commits to completing the Global Tobacco Course online during the 4th term of the Bloomberg School of Public Health's academic year, which runs from March 19, 2008 to May 11, 2008
• Applicant is able to attend the three-week Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Baltimore, Md., which runs from June 16, 2008 to July 4, 2008
• Applicant can certify that he/she has never been the recipient of financial support from any tobacco product manufacturer or the parent, subsidiary or affiliate of a tobacco product manufacturer

Overview | Curriculum | Eligibility | Program Requirements

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