The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management and Analytics is designed to equip students with the skills to use various public health and health care data sources for applied public health practice. A data equity framework is integrated into this program to ensure fairness and equality. Students who complete the certificate will access, manage, assess, analyze, and report findings from different data sources commonly used in public health, such as vital records, surveys, and surveillance, as well as health care delivery settings, such as administrative claims and electronic medical records data. Prospective students are encouraged to review https://mph.msu.edu/ for additional information.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and of the College of Human Medicine, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management and Analytics, an applicant must:
- apply through SOPHAS (centralized application system for public health programs);
- submit an application for Graduate Study at Michigan State University with application fee;
- have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited educational institution;
- submit three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references;
- submit a personal statement describing interest in and understanding of public health including professional career goals, and how their experiences, personal and professional, have influenced that interest;
- submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
- submit a resume or curriculum vitae;
- submit official English language proficiency test scores to institution code 1465 (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB) if applying as an international applicant.
The MPH Admission Committee integrates the academic information, letters of recommendation, and personal statement to make the final admissions decision based on the following considerations:
- Academic: including attributes such as grades, trend in grades, degrees earned, rigors of the degree programs, graduate study admission test scores, research experience, and cognitive skills;
- Personal Motivation: including attributes such as public health experience and insights about public health competencies, health care reform, and other ethical, social, legal, political, and economic aspects of health;
- Social Awareness: including attributes such as community service, experience with persons or groups unlike themselves, leadership, and mentoring experiences, as well as effective communication skills and sensitivity to community concerns.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management and Analytics The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management and Analytics is available only online. Students must complete 12 credits as specified below.
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802 |
Biostatistics for Public Health |
3 |
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826 |
Data Management and Public Health Practice |
3 |
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829 |
Public Health and Healthcare Delivery Data |
3 |
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878 |
Applied Biostatistics for Public Health |
3 |
| Students can request a waiver of PH 802 if they can demonstrate equivalent course completion and/or experience. Students without this course or equivalent experience will be required to take PH 802 prior to taking PH 878. |
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