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100% Online Certificate in Public Health Training

By admin | November 22, 2022 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville in conjunction with the School of Public Health and Information Sciences is proud to launch the certificate program for Public Health Training. The certificate is offered in a 4-course, 12-credit hour format and is available 100% online. This online graduate certificate is perfect for those seeking foundational knowledge to update their public health expertise to utilize the skills needed to advance their career in the healthcare field.

Students interested in the Public Health Training certificate will acquire the multidisciplinary education and training needed to meet professional goals and achieve the best health outcomes for people, animals, and the environment. As a student in the program, your coursework will cover key foundational areas such as: epidemiology, biostatistics, prevention, and early diagnosis treatment and practical applications of public health principles in healthcare organizations and government— both locally and at the state level.

Program Highlights:

Develop and demonstrate your knowledge in the core areas of public health with courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, and integration, as well as public health at both the state and local levels.
Gain expertise and highly marketable skills for a rapidly growing field.
Skip the GRE—not required for admission.
Learn with focused research and accessible, world-class faculty with extensive applied experience.
Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes and 24/7 access.

Who Should Apply?

Students interested in the PHT certificate must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75. The certificate program is ideal for individuals working in the public health field, including local, state, and federal departments of public health, as well as health-related professionals working in community and non-governmental agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This program is geared towards students who want to earn their certificate in Public Health Training but may not be ready to complete their master’s degree at this time. However, students who complete the certificate program can transfer up to 6 credits earned from the Public Health Training certificate toward a master’s degree in the public health field at the University of Louisville.

Course Descriptions:

PHEP 501 Introduction to Epidemiology

Basic epidemiological methods are presented: terminology; study design; issues of contemporary practice; basic skills for interacting with epidemiologists, reading disease control literature, and drawing on epidemiological concepts.

PHMS 501 Introduction to Public Health Practice and Administration

This course emphasizes the practical application of the principles of healthcare organizations to public health at the national, state, and local levels.

HPB 501 Introduction to Public Health Behavior

This course reviews theoretical constructs of the causation of health-related behavior, including preventive, early diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitative behavior.

PHST 500 Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Sciences I

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including descriptive and graphical methods, estimation, calculation of confidence intervals, 1- and 2-sample hypothesis testing, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and simple linear regression. The R statistical software environment will be used to introduce data management and descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

How to Apply?

Students who are ready to take the next step, must complete the graduate application, submit a $40 non-refundable application fee, submit 2 letters of recommendation, written within the past 12 months, and submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from regionally-accredited institutions.

This certificate qualifies for financial aid and is offered at a credit rate of $775 (before financial aid) per hour or $250 (before financial aid) per credit hour for active-duty members. The certificate program is offered three start times per year, including Fall, Spring, and Summer. For more information about the program, or if you are interested in applying for the next start term, click here.

Resources for Military Students

By admin | September 27, 2022 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville has a long-standing history of supporting members of the armed forces, both on campus and online through a multitude of resources. UofL is proud to have our Online Programs rated by U.S. News and World Report as “Best Online Programs for Veterans”, honored to be a Military Friendly® Gold designated institution for 2022-2023, and a Military Times “Best for Vets College”. We are passionate about our military students, and we offer several benefits to help them succeed, both in and out of school.

Discounted tuition rates and resources for Active-Duty members and qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserve:

The University proudly offers tuition discounts to those members serving on Active-Duty, including members of the Coast Guard. The tuition rate for these members is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and $250 per credit for most graduate programs (some exceptions apply). Members of the Reserve and National Guard who qualify for Title X Tuition Assistance programs are also eligible for the $250 per credit hour rate. Service members must contact their installation Education Office or unit Education Officer for questions about Military Tuition Assistant programs, and before they enroll in any program. To learn more about tuition rates and discounts offered to military members by the University of Louisville, click here. For tuition rates and information specifically for our MBA program, click here.

Waived application fee and priority course registration for Military students:

The University of Louisville currently waives the online application fee for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States (all branches and all components). This allows our service members the ability to focus on their application and program of interest without the monetary stress of an application fee. In addition to the application fee waiver incentive, UofL also offers priority registration once the student is accepted and enrolled in one of our 50+ online programs. Priority registration allows our military students the opportunity to schedule their classes before the regular online population, giving them the advantage and flexibility to take online courses around their busy schedules.

On-campus and online resources:

The University of Louisville’s online programs have a large military student population. In fact, 21% of students enrolled in UofL Online Programs are military-connected. Because of the large number of military-connected students, we offer a multitude of resources to help serve these students both on campus and online. Some of these resources include:

Our Center for Military-Connected Students, a dedicated team here to help answer any questions you may have during the process, from pre application interest to post-graduate employment opportunities.

Four Career Center’s to help our students find employment post-graduation:

- The University Career Center (UCC) serves 9 of the 12 colleges/schools for students in Arts & Sciences, Dentistry, Education and Human Development, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Public Health, or Social Work
- The Ulmer Career Center serves College of Business students.
- The Cooperative Education and Career Services serves Speed School of Engineering students
- The Office of Professional Development serves Brandeis School of Law students.

No matter where you are in the pursuit of your degree, the University of Louisville is proud to serve you, and to offer resources dedicated to your success.

To learn more about our 50+ online programs, application deadlines, and how to get started, click here.

For more information on military benefits visit https://louisville.edu/military-connected-students, or contact the Center for Military-Connected Students at milconstu@louisville.edu, (502) 852-2482.

Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma Now Offered at the University of Louisville 100% Online

By admin | August 25, 2022 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville in conjunction with the J.B. Speed School of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the Six Sigma Certificate program. The Certificate is offered in a 4-course, 9-credit hour format and is available 100% online. The program is designed for professionals who are ready to advance their career as industry leaders through proven techniques and expertise in process improvement. Once graduates have completed the 4-course program, they will be ready to take their Six Sigma Black Belt examination (for an additional fee) through the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE).

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a widely used methodology that helps organizations improve their business processes. The Certificate program allows graduates to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to help improve and perfect both internal and external business procedures through proven industry techniques. The knowledge students gain will inevitably help their companies grow and enhance their employers bottom-line.

What courses are offered?

The Certificate program courses are offered in an 8-week term format. Students are admitted on a rolling basis with six start dates available throughout the year. The courses offered for this program include:

EM 613 Operations Management
Concepts in: strategic planning, quality management, operations research, facility design, supply chain and logistics, forecasting, inventory control, resource planning, and scheduling. Emphasis is placed on appropriate analytical and computer-based techniques.

EM 661 Engineering Statistics II
The principles and techniques of advanced statistics, including multiple linear regression, multi-factor analysis of variance, experimental design, nonparametric statistics, and quality control.

EM 684 Applications for Process Improvement I
In this course, students will learn the process improvement methodologies of six sigma. Emphasis will be placed on the quantitative and qualitative tools covered in EM 613 (IE 240 equivalent) and EM 661 (IE 563 equivalent) and how to use these tools within framework of the DMAIIC process of six sigma. Students will compete the Define Phase of DMAIIC.

EM 685 Applications for Process Improvement II
In this course, students will apply the tools learned in EM 684 to complete a project. Students entering the class will have already completed the Define phase of DMAIIC and in this class, will complete Measure, Analyze, Improve, Implement, and Control. At the end of the class, students have the option of taking an exam (for an additional fee) to obtain their Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Why choose this Certificate?

Students who are accepted and decide to enroll in the Six Sigma Certificate program at the University of Louisville have the opportunity to maximize their earning potential and become leaders in their industry. According to the Six Sigma official site, professionals with a certification can earn over $107,000 annually and are among the highest-paid professionals globally (sixsigmaofficial.com).

Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to learn from faculty leaders with distinguished academic credentials who are experts in their field. Graduate students who are enrolled in the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management will also have the ability apply the 9-credit hours from the Certificate toward their 30-credit hours.

Are you ready to take the next steps in advancing your career and mastering the process of improvement? Start your application today, click here to learn more.

Exciting News: Master’s in Health Professions Education Now Taught Online at UofL!

By Conner Mackowiak | June 23, 2022 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville is proud to continue our commitment to educating the healthcare leaders of tomorrow with one of our newest online programs, the Master’s in Health Professions Education!

A growing field.

UofL recognizes that the healthcare industry is booming, with expected growth of 2.6 million jobs from 2020 to 2030 (bls.gov). The need for health professions educators is greater than ever and we remain committed to ensuring our graduates are as prepared to succeed in any health organization.

Why try for a Master’s in Health Professions Education?

This degree will allow you to directly impact future healthcare professionals, patients, and organizations. Completing this program will also open you up to greater career earning potential; many graduates become postsecondary health specialties instructors, a profession with an average annual salary of $124,890 (bls.gov).

Who is this program made for?

This program is designed for healthcare professionals who plan to teach in their respective discipline—medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, or other health fields—and would like to become effective educators in a clinical or classroom setting.

Let’s get started.

We want you to continue your career as a Louisville Cardinal! Click here and start your application today! We have multiple start dates available through the rest of 2022, including August, September, and even into December.

Get Started!

Note: Admissions are on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance, and enroll before the term begins. Although admissions are granted for a specific term up to the day classes start, we recommend you submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.

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