Program Overview
The Demographic Methods Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University empowers students with the skills to identify and forecast public health issues, evaluate policies, and contribute to informed healthcare planning through the application of demographic analytic methods. The program consists of required courses in demographic methods and a range of elective courses, providing flexibility and customization. Upon completion, students will be proficient in analyzing population and health data, evaluating research findings, and applying demographic principles to address public health challenges.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Demographic Methods Certificate Program is designed for two audiences: master's or doctoral degree students at Johns Hopkins University and professionals seeking to enhance their skills in applying demographic analytic methods. The program aims to equip students with the ability to identify and forecast public health problems, evaluate the effectiveness of policies and interventions, and inform health care policies and planning.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be proficient in:
- Understanding the comparative strengths and weaknesses of various demographic analysis methods.
- Applying demographic methods appropriately to analyze a range of population and health issues.
Outline:
The certificate program requires a minimum of 18 term credits. All required and elective courses must be taken for a letter grade, with a minimum grade of C required in all certificate coursework. Students must maintain a 2.75 or better overall GPA for all certificate coursework. The program length is flexible, but the certificate must be completed within three years.
Required Courses:
- PH.380.603 Demographic Methods for Public Health (typically offered online in 3rd term): 4 credits
- PH.380.605 Advanced Demographic Methods in Public Health (typically offered onsite in 3rd term): 4 credits
Elective Courses (minimum of 10 credits):
- PH.140.640 Statistical Methods for Sample Surveys (typically offered onsite and online in 3rd term): 3 credits
- PH.221.627 Issues in the Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Low income Countries (typically offered onsite and online in 2nd term): 4 credits
- PH.221.641 Measurement Methods in Humanitarian Emergencies (typically offered onsite in 2nd term): 2 credits
- PH.380.600 Principles of Population Change (typically offered onsite and online in 2nd term): 4 credits
- PH.380.662 Critiquing the Research Literature in Maternal, Neonatal, and Reproductive Health (typically offered onsite and online in 2nd term): 4 credits
- PH.380.711 Issues in Survey Research Design (typically offered onsite in 3rd term): 3 credits
- PH.380.712 Methods in Analysis of Large Population Surveys (typically offered onsite in 4th term): 3 credits
- PH.380.750 Migration and Health: Concepts, Rates, and Relationships (typically offered onsite and online in 3rd term): 3 credits
Other:
- PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH
- Students should check the BSPH course directory to confirm when courses are offered, as the term and time may change from what is listed in the table.
- Students should also check for prerequisites and whether instructor consent is required.
- The student's transcript will not indicate that the certificate was earned until the Notification of Completion has been submitted, verified by the certificate program, and processed by the Registrar.
