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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biostatistics Graduate Certificate*


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General Program Information


James L. Anderson, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

College of Public Health
149 Lamb Hall
Box 70259
(423) 439-4477/4449
e-mail: andersjl@etsu.edu

This graduate certificate in biostatistics is designed to meet the needs of public health practitioners who desire additional training in biostatistics. It provides training in quantitative skills used in health departments, managed care organizations, community-based organizations, international health agencies, and state and federal agencies.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Use statistical techniques in the design of observational and experimental studies found in public health research and practice;
  • Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the use of statistical techniques and common statistical software packages for the analysis of health data;
  • Apply probability distributions to public health outcomes; and
  • Effectively communicate statistical methods, results, and conclusions with other public health professionals and the community at large.

Admission to the Program

The criteria for admission to the Biostatistics Graduate Certificate Program include:

  1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  2. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application materials which must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies include:

  1. an application;
  2. three (3) letters of recommendation; and
  3. official transcripts from all colleges attended.

All applications will be evaluated by an admission committee. Letters of recommendation are waived for applicants of the Tennessee Workforce Development Consortium.

Course Requirements


Total Major Field Core Hours: 9 Credit Hours


Total Concentration Hours: 6 Credit Hours


Total Required Coursework Hours: 15 Credit Hours


Additional Information


The Biostatistics graduate certificate is awarded to students who have been officially admitted to the program and have successfully completed 15 credit hours of approved coursework. A student may use a course from the following list to replace a required course previously taken at another institution, or completed in fulfillment of another degree at ETSU.

Gainful Employment


*This is a Gainful Employment Program. For information about Gainful Employment programs, please see http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/pdf/gainfulemployment1.pdf

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