Health Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate
The Health Geographic Information Systems Certificate program is designed to give each student advanced knowledge in applying geographic information systems software to key issues in population health and health informatics.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 15 hours
Admission Requirements, Retention and Termination Standards
Applicants must meet all CMU Graduate Studies admission requirements. International students should take note of any special admission considerations required by the College of Graduate Studies, including TOEFL requirements. The admission deadline is the same as the University policy as specified in the Graduate Bulletin.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (9 hours)
| GEO 501 | Principles of Geographic Information Systems | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 512 | Quantitative Methods for Spatial Analysis | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 540 | Health Data Visualization | 3(2-2) |
Required Courses II (6 hours)
Select one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Epidemiology and Health Informatics
| MHA 602 | Managerial Epidemiology | 3(3-0) |
| MPH 664 | Public Health Communication and Informatics | 3(3-0) |
Track 2: Health Informatics and Population Health
| MHA 603 | Health Informatics and Quality Improvement | 3(3-0) |
| MPH 646 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3(3-0) |
Total: 15 semester hours