Applied Epidemiology (online) (Z152)

Graduate Certificate Program
School of Public Health

ABSTRACT

The educational objective of the proposed Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Applied Epidemiology is to train working professionals in the field of Epidemiology. This certificate provides working professionals the opportunity to learn the concepts necessary to improve their understanding of epidemiologic methods and principles and apply them in real-world practice. It covers epidemiologic study design, disease investigation and measures, identification and control of biases (information bias, selection bias, and confounding effect), effect assessment (measure of associations, interaction effort, and mediation effect), and control of epidemics.

CONTACT

Jamie Trevitt, PhD, MPP
Director of Graduate Student Services

Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Telephone: 301.405.8037
Email: jtrevitt@umd.edu
Website: sph.umd.edu/epib

Courses: EPIB SPHL
Relationships: Biostatistics (BIOS)  Epidemiology (EPID)

The Certificate in Applied Epidemiology (Online) accepts applications through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Recommendation (1)
  • CV/Resume
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test Score (optional)

Note for applicants with foreign credentials:

  • The UMD graduate application requires uploading unofficial transcripts issued in the original language along with a literal English translation. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information
  • Evidence of English Language proficiency is required if the applicant does not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School website
    Type of Applicant Fall Deadline Spring Deadline Summer Deadline
    Domestic Applicants
    US Citizens and Permanent Residents N/A N/A May 15, 2026
    International Applicants
    F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants N/A N/A May 8, 2026

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Deadlines: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process
SPH Program Website: sph.umd.edu/certificate-applied-epidemiology
Office of Extended Studies (OES) Program Website: https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/school-public-health-graduate-programs-online/gc-applied-epidemiology
Application Process: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process
Admissions FAQ: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-faqs