Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 18.0
Instructional Delivery: Online
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time To Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 26.0502
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 19-1022
About the Program
The online Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control prepares students to work in healthcare settings, public health agencies, the pharmaceutical sector, and other organizations engaged in work related to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The certificate integrates relevant courses in epidemiology, infectious diseases, and patient safety.
The certificate is offered entirely online to provide qualified students and working professionals with an opportunity to participate in this program regardless of restrictions in time and physical location. Those who successfully complete the certificate program and wish to broaden their scope of public health education could pursue an MPH or MS degree and apply some or all credits to that program.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| EOH 564 | Safety in Healthcare | 3.0 |
| EOH 650 | Microbes in Public Health Practice I: Overview of Bacterial Pathogens | 3.0 |
| EOH 651 | Microbes in Public Health Practice II: Overview of Viral and Other Pathogens | 3.0 |
| EOH 655 | Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Environment | 3.0 |
| EPI 569 | Disease Outbreak Investigations | 3.0 |
| EPI 570 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EOH 564 | 3.0 | EOH 651 | 3.0 | EOH 655 | 3.0 |
| EOH 650 | 3.0 | EPI 570 | 3.0 | EPI 569 | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Total Credits 18 | |||||
Additional Information
For more information about this certificate, please contact:
DSPH Academic Advising Team
Office of Education
dsphadvising@drexel.edu
Additional information can be found on the Drexel University Online website, including admissions criteria and how to apply.