Certificate in Injury Science

In partnership with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center offers a Certificate in Injury Science for U-M graduate-level students.

More information about the Certificate

Injury Science Certificate at School of Public Health

Goals of the Certificate Program

To engage students in coursework and internships to enhance their knowledge and competencies in injury science.

Training strategies include acquiring foundational content and methodological skills to use injury data and conduct policy analysis to increase an awareness of injury issues.

Exposure to multiple disciplines, theoretical perspectives and cutting-edge methodologies to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Requirements of the Certificate Program

12-13 Credit hours required

Two CORE courses taken at the School of Public Health (SPH)
Two ELECTIVE courses

A practicum component

318-hour internship or independent study for 3-credits
Practicum does not count towards 12-13 credit hours needed to obtain the certificate

Two Tracks of the Certificate Program

- MPH Students
- Non-MPH Students

Click here to see course requirements for each track.

Expected Competencies: Knowledge

Definitional Issues

Distinctions between intentional and unintentional injuries
Addiction

Injury Prevention and Control

Principles of injury research
Risk factors for and intentions to prevent injury and violence
Understanding promotive factors
Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Surveillance

Elements of surveillance, prevention and control
Public health ethics

Expected Competencies: Skills

Review and critique injury or violence prevention research.
Access, interpret, use and present injury and violence data.
Assess how to build and manage an injury or violence prevention program.
Evaluate injury or violence prevention activities.
Disseminate injury or violence prevention information to communities, professionals, and policy makers.
Understand how to stimulate change related to injury or violence prevention through policy enforcement, advocacy, and education.

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