Program Overview

University Program Information

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Course Description

Biostatistical Programming

This course is designed to provide familiarity with several types of statistical software commonly used in public health research. The course covers topics including: reading raw data and existing data sets; modifying data; combining data sets; applying basic statistical procedures; and sorting, summarizing, and printing data.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Section Notes: This online course has at least one test or exam that will need to be proctored virtually by a company that the University has contracted for this service.
• Core Codes: NO COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Karyn Heavner

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1830
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
• M.P.H. in Epidemiology

Academic Policies

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.