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The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is launching a new online graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems to equip public health professionals with the skills to analyze spatial data and visualize health trends in their communities.

The 15-credit-hour program focuses on geospatial analysis, remote sensing and data visualization with a public health emphasis. The five courses can be completed in eight-week terms, offering flexibility for working professionals. Applications are now open for the summer term, with a deadline of May 1.

“GIS tools are transforming the way public health professionals analyze data and make decisions,” said Kari Northeim, assistant professor of population and community health. “This certificate helps students apply that technology to real-world challenges.”

The curriculum consists of five courses: “Foundations of Biostatistics,” “Principles of Epidemiology,” “GIS in Public Health,” “Geographic Distribution of Health and Disease” and “Geospatial Applications.”

Graduates will be able to use GIS software to analyze disease trends, understand the geographic distribution of health conditions and support data-driven policy decisions. The certificate is designed to complement existing degrees in public health and broaden career opportunities in research, practice and leadership roles.

For more information about the certificate, visit www.unthsc.edu/college-of-public-health/future-students/graduate-certificate/graduate-certificate-in-gis/.

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