15 semester credit hours
Available to degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking* students.
Unintentional injuries, suicide, and homicide account for the top three causes of death for individuals aged 15 to 24. This certificate will build awareness of the importance of injury and violence prevention and enhance participants’ capacity to plan, implement, evaluate, and sustain practical, evidence-based approaches to injury and violence prevention.
Course of Study
The following courses are required for an Certificate in Injury and Violence Prevention:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHM 1110L | Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| PHM 2612L | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH 3642L | Community Violence in Public Health | 3 |
| PH 1409L | Injury and Violence Prevention | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Addiction and Society | ||
| Health & Safety Program Management | ||
| Occupational Epidemiology | ||
| Injury Epidemiology | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
*Non-degree-seeking students may elect this certificate beginning in spring 2026.