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Certificate in the Foundations of Public Health
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Technical Requirements
Course Descriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Requirements
Recommended system requirements for access to the CFPH program are as follows.
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For PC |
For Mac |
| Browsers |
Current versions of Internet Explorer and/or Firefox; cookies must be enabled |
Current version of Firefox; cookies must be enabled |
Update to the latest Firefox at http://www.getfirefox.com
Update Internet Explorer at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer |
| Hard Drive |
20 GB of free space available on hard drive |
| Internet Connection |
Reliable broadband (Cable, DSL).
Wireless is not suitable for Centra web meetings. |
| Memory |
1 GB RAM or more* |
| Operating System |
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or newer |
Macintosh OS X 10.3.x or newer |
| Optical Drive |
DVD-RW |
| Processor |
2.0 GHz or faster* |
1.5 GHz PowerPC G4 or faster*
(e.g. PowerPC G5) for PowerPC based systems, 1.83 GHz Core/Core2 Duo or newer for Intel based systems |
| Software |
Microsoft Office 2003 or newer |
Microsoft Office 2004 or newer |
| Headset with Microphone |
Any compatible type with USB connection,
e.g. Logitech, Plantronics (average price $40) |
Any compatible type with USB connection. Note: not all headsets are Mac compatible. If you have a Mac email
cfph-help@umich.edu, for more information |
| Scanner |
Recommended Scanner: CanoScan LiDE 110 (average price $70) |
| Anti-Virus |
Up-to-date anti-virus protection. Download available free for UM users with a Uniqname http://safecomputing.umich.edu/antivirus/ |
| Computer Skills |
Students must be able to perform basic computer operations and Internet functions, watch online videos, use DVD or CD-Rom discs, printer, and create and upload multipage pdfs. See below for more details. |
| E-mail |
Ability to access E-mail |
| Miscellaneous |
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Java, SPSS as needed |
*Recommended
Computer Operation:
- Create folders/directories
- Find, copy, move, rename and delete files
- Run and switch between multiple programs
- Backup and restore files
- Download and install programs
- Attach and operate USB headset (Raise-lower microphone-earphone volume / mute-unmute, etc.)
- Attach computer to high speed internet connection using Ethernet cable
Use a word processing program (e.g. MS Word, Open Office Writer) to:
- Create, format, edit, spell check, save, print and retrieve a document
- Cut, copy and paste information within and between documents
- Save a word processing document
Use presentation software (e.g. MS Powerpoint, Open Office Impress)
- Create, format, edit, spell check, save, print and retrieve a presentation
- Cut, copy and paste information within and between presentations
- Save and display presentation
Internet:
Use a Web browser to:
- Access the Internet via broadband (DSL, cable or a network interface)
- Locate a specific website (typing URL in the address bar)
- Follow a hyperlink
- Open, print and/or save Web pages to a local disk drive
- Download, save, and upload files
- Create, maintain and manage a list of Web pages (Favorites/Bookmarks)
- Use a search engine's basic features to find information on the Web
Use an E-mail program to:
- Send, receive, store and retrieve messages
- Send, receive and open file attachments
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Highlights
Flexibility in study for those wishing to develop foundational skills in public health without the commitment of pursuing a graduate degree:
- Courses are taught by UM SPH faculty via distance learning
- No travel to campus is required
- 16 graduate credits
- 5 courses
- Coursework in each of the 5 major disciplines of public health
- Certificate coursework may be transferable to a degree program within UM SPH or to other schools or programs of public health
- U.S. residents pay in-state tuition rates
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