Genomics, 健康, 和 Public Policy 毕业证书

Genomics can provide new treatments 和 cures for diseases as well as offer solutions to pressing problems facing mankind. 然而, the study of genomes opens the door to unintended social, 业务, 法律, 以及道德后果. For a growing number of professions, a working knowledge of genomics is needed to interpret genomic data, act with skill 和 sensitivity, 和 underst和 the societal issues arising from 法律, 保险, 道德领域.

To address this need, the University offers an online Genomics, 健康, 和 Public Policy 毕业证书. 这个程序是 ideal for health care providers, 教育工作者, 管理员, 和 professionals in health services, 保险 和 risk management, 员工福利, criminology 和 criminal justice, 政策分析, 和法律.

• 的基因组学, 健康, 和 Public Policy 毕业证书 Program is a 15-credit-hour 程序 that can be completed entirely online or on the ISU campus. Individuals have the option of completing the certificate or enrolling in one (or more) courses.
• 的 程序 offers students an interdisciplinary approach, combining studies in biology, 政治科学, 业务, 和道德.
• Coursework includes four core courses covering topics in genome science, 生物伦理学, 公共政策, 和 业务 和 consumer implications of genomics. 除了, students select an elective, which enables them to customize the 程序 to fit their particular needs 和 interests. 的 程序 can be completed in 12-18 months, depending on the elective selected.
• All courses are developed 和 taught by ISU faculty members who hold doctoral degrees 和 engage in scholarly research.
• Courses in this certificate 程序 may partially satisfy requirements in other ISU graduate 程序s in areas such as biology, criminology 和 criminal justice, 健康科学, human resource development, 护理, 公共管理, 公共卫生, 业务, 还有社会工作. 学生 should check with their advisors to determine course applicability.
• Upon successful completion of 程序 requirements, students are awarded a certificate.
• 在线基因组学, 健康, 和 Public Policy Certificate Program is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia 和 all U.S. 领土). 的 程序 also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). 这个程序是 关闭 to students residing in countries other than the U.S. 和加拿大，除了美国.S. military 和 State 部门 personnel 和 their family members with APO/FPO addresses.

Note: 除了 to offering the online Genomics, 健康, 和 Public Policy 毕业证书 Program, the University has established 的 Center for Genomic Advocacy, whose mission is to develop a community of advocates through interdisciplinary studies in biology, 政治科学, 业务, 道德, 和健康. Visit the site to browse a variety of resources including reading materials 和 video presentations.