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Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

Advanced Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Analytics and Epidemiology


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The mission of the Department of Public Health at Chicago State University (CSU) is to provide an accessible, competency-based, high-quality education and experience to prepare culturally diverse undergraduate and graduate students to improve health and well-being and address health equity and disparities in communities by utilizing innovative, integrative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive academic approaches.  https://www.csu.edu/healthsciandpharm/mph/

General Degree Structure


Application and Admission Requirements


Students seeking admission into the advanced certificate in public health must have:

1.      Earned a bachelor’s degree in public health

a.      From an accredited institution

2.      GPA Minimum

a.      2.75 on a 4.0 scale

3.      Transcripts

a.      Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

4.     Resume/CV

  1. Highlighting educational background and relevant experience.

5.     English Proficiency Test (for international students)

   1.  TOEFL or IELTS scores if applicable

Prerequisites


Students seeking admission into the post-baccalaureate certificate in public health must have:

1.      Foundational knowledge in Public Health or related fields

2.      Technical/ analytical skills:

a.      Basic proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and research methods is helpful.

3.      Field-specific perquisites

a.      Completed a bachelor’s degree in public health

Requirements: Data Analytics and Epidemiology


  • Completion of all coursework with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Completion of all program requirements within 2 years.

Core Requirements


Pathway 3: Data Analytics and Epidemiology Certificate

Student-centric Sequencing by Term (Degree Plan):


Fall


○     PUBH 5151 Advanced Epidemiology

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