TOBACCO CONTROL METHODS
Loma Linda University School of Public Health has developed the tobacco-control methods Program to train health professionals in tobacco research and control methods, integrating theory and field-based experience. This is the only graduate-level certificate of its kind in the field of tobacco control offered in the U.S. This certificate is for practicing professionals who want to add to their skills and knowledge and be better equipped to work in the area of tobacco control as practitioners and researchers in tobacco-use prevention and treatment.
The program is offered entirely online; however, traditional classes can be taken at Loma Linda University in the ten-week quarter format. The program is made possible through a grant from the Association of Schools of Public Health and the American Legacy Foundation.
Purpose
The purpose of this certificate program is to train participant in tobacco research by effectively integrating theory and field-based experience.
Outcome Objectives
At the end of the program, participants are able to:
- Design a survey and employ epidemiological and statistical research methods in tobacco control
- Apply principles and methods in health education to foster smoking behavior change; plan, implement, and evaluate community-based programs in tobacco control
- Advocate for tobacco control policy change
- Prepare a grant or contract proposal
- Plan, implement, and evaluate tobacco prevention and control programs.
Indicators of Educational Effectiveness
- Discussion threads
- Assignments and class project
Admission Requirements
This certificate program is primarily designed for MPH or doctoral students and is offered in conjunction with these programs. However, Master’s students in other disciplines who have interest in tobacco-control can also apply. Health professionals who have completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater may also be admitted into the program.
CERTIFICATE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- EPDM 509 Principles of Epidemiology I (3)
- HPRO 509 Principles of Health Behavior (3)
- STAT 509 General Statistics (4)
- GLBH 561 Epidemiology of Tobacco Use and Control 1 *O (3)
- GLBH 562 Epidemiology of Tobacco Use and Control II *O (3)
- HPRO 565 Tobacco Use: Prevention and Interventions *O (3)
- RELE 534 Ethical Issues in Public Health (3)
- HPRO 536 Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
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- STAT 515 Grant- and Contract-Proposal Writing (3)
- GLBH 565 International Program Planning (2)
- EPDM 568 International Epidemiology (2)
- *O = Offered only as an online course
TOTAL UNITS 29
Contact Information - Distance Learning
Rafael Molina, MEd
Director, Office of Distance Learning and International Programs
Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management
Phone: (909) 558-7762
Fax: (909) 651-5937
Email: RVMolina@llu.edu
Grace Molina, MFR
Instructor, Office of Distance Learning and International Programs
Instructor, Health Education and Promotion
Phone: (909) 651-5027
Fax: (909) 651-5937
Email: GMolina@llu.edu
