Build expertise in epidemiology
Develop a strong foundation in epidemiology and social epidemiology to understand how poverty, socioeconomic conditions, and other social determinants influence health outcomes, disease patterns, and health equity.
Microcertificate in the Epidemiology of Poverty & Social Determinants
This microcertificate, offered through the Colorado School of Public Health, provides graduate-level training in the epidemiology of poverty and social determinants. Learners develop applied skills in epidemiologic methods, social epidemiology, and the study of chronic disease, injury, and violence to understand how social and structural conditions shape population health. This microcredential is ideal for public health professionals, healthcare practitioners, community health workers, and others seeking practical skills to analyze health disparities, interpret epidemiologic evidence, and support data-informed strategies that advance health for the entire community.
Analyze the drivers of health outcomes
Learn how epidemiologists measure and interpret the effects of social environments, structural conditions, differences in health outcomes on population health, with applications to chronic disease, injury, and violence prevention.Advance health with data-informed action
Gain graduate-level training that can support public health practice, community health initiatives, health needs assessments, program planning, policy development, and efforts to reduce health barriers in populations affected by poverty.Curriculum
Total credits: 7 - 9
Colorado School of Public Health
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
3rd Floor
Mail Stop B119
Aurora, CO 80045
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