Program: Epidemiology Graduate Certificate (EPD-CERTD) - Wright State University
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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Epidemiology Graduate Certificate (EPD-CERTD)
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CIP Code: 261309
Program Description
The Epidemiology (EPID) Certificate Program will provide graduate students specialized knowledge and skills in applying epidemiologic concepts and methods to prevention and public health problems.  Those who complete the prescribed coursework in this certificate program will achieve advanced competencies in the application of epidemiologic concepts and methods to address public health problems.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, students must first be accepted into the WSU Graduate School.  At a minimum, applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
If you are not currently enrolled at WSU, you can
apply as a non-degree student online
through the WSU Graduate School.  During the online application process, you will have an opportunity to select the certificate program and to submit required documents.
Wright State University graduate degree-seeking students are also eligible for the certificate provided they apply before satisfying more than half of the certificate program’s required credit hours.
“Students in this status must have a 3.0 cumulative graduate grade point average the semester in which they complete nine semester hours of graduate credit.”
(Policy 5010)
Apply online to the Epidemiology Certificate Program
All applicants should submit the online certificate program application* along with a one- to two-page personal statement describing your professional background and interest in the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Perform advanced analytical skills in the field of epidemiology
Perform advanced analytical skills in the field of biostatistics
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Epidemiology Certificate Program
Certificate Program Cost
The cost of the Epidemiology Certificate program will be
graduate tuition
Program Requirements
To achieve the Epidemiology Certificate, a student must receive a grade of B or higher in all courses.  EPID students must take PPH 7010 and PPH 7020 as required courses and choose three courses from the following subject areas:  intermediate and advanced methods in biostatistics, research design and methodology, and advanced epidemiology.  Recommended courses are listed below.
Required Courses: 12 hours
PPH 7010 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals
Credit Hour(s):
PPH 7020 - Public Health Epidemiology
Credit Hour(s):
PPH 7160 - Advanced Biostatistics for Public Health Professionals
Credit Hour(s):
PPH 7170 - Public Health Epidemiology II
Credit Hour(s):
Electives: 3 Hours
Advanced Epidemiology (Disease and Exposure specific Epidemiology)
PPH 7150 - Applied Epidemiology
Credit Hour(s):
PPH 7410 - Community Assessment
Credit Hour(s):
Community Assessment elective is approved for non-MPH students only
Research Design and Methodology
A student may propose a WSU graduate course not listed if the student can provide a rationale for taking the course prior to enrolling. The Epidemiology Certificate Director will make the final decision on whether the course is approved.
GEO 6430 - Geographic Information Science Principles
Credit Hour(s):
Total: 15 Hours
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