Data Applications for Public Health Practice

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Course No: PUBH.5600-061; SIS Class Nbr: 2662; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

Working with data is foundational to public health. This class will provide a practical introduction to how to think about and utilize data for a variety of public health functions Students will investigate sources of local, national, and global public health data, including health records, surveys, and vital statistics in terms of what data is available and how to access, manage, analyze, communicate, and use these data. Students will apply informatics and data sources to population health activities. Students will gain hands on experience working with data in practical ways through data visualizations and software used for public health informatics.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Devan Hawkins
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• Summer 2023: May 15 to Jul 23
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1755 | Pay as little as $ 887.50/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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