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Certificate in the Foundations of Public Health Academic Policies and Procedures |
Supplemental ProgramsStudents admitted to an on-campus degree program can augment their studies by participating in a supplemental program. These programs are designed so they can be completed without adding additional credits. Global Health CertificateEntails a minimum of 13 credits of coursework focusing on public health issues resulting from the globalization of the world's economies, cultures, production systems, transnational policies, and increasingly shared environments. An application is not required to take courses towards completion of the Global Health Certificate. Certificate in Health Care Infection Prevention & Control (CHIP)Provides UM SPH students with the training and experience necessary to help address the problem of health care associated infections (HAIs). In addition to the 3 required core classes and 2 electives, CHIP participants will be given preference for infection control internships in Michigan. Health Informatics CertificateIn response to demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in both information science and public health, the U-M School of Information (SI) and UM SPH have partnered to offer a graduate certificate in Health Informatics. The program combines SPH's expertise in epidemiology, health management and policy, health behavior and health education with SI's expertise in the design and evaluation of information systems and services. An application for the certificate is not required, but students must meet with the Health Informatics Program Manager to develop an academic plan for certificate completion. Public Health Genetics CertificateOffers a unique educational experience while addressing the biology, technology, applications, responsibilities, and issues of genetics information, which will play an increasing role in our understanding of health and disease. An application is not required to take courses toward completion of the Public Health Genetics Certificate. Risk Science and Human Health Certificate (new in Fall 2012)The Graduate Certificate in Risk Science and Human Health is designed to equip students from various backgrounds with a basic understanding of how to begin addressing increasingly complex human health risks in a rapidly changing technological, social, economic, and political landscape. A short application form is required. Training in Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (RCRS)
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In 2012, UM SPH began sponsoring certification in Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (RCRS) for all students and postdoctoral fellows. It is the largest training initiative in the history of the school, according to Associate Dean for Research Al Franzblau. It is also a far-reaching federal mandate. He explains:
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