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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention


Plan Description


The Certificate in Infection Prevention is designed to provide a foundation in the development, management, and execution of a program for healthcare facilities, including advanced studies in epidemiology, statistics, disease transmission, and the hospital and healthcare environment.  The Certificate is aimed at individuals with a Bachelor’s degree who are currently practicing in infection prevention.

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Plan Admission Requirements


Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

All applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a certificate program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements


Total Credits Required: 12

Course Requirements


Certificate Requirements


Completion of required coursework. Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of “B”, should a lower grade be earned the student will be placed on probation.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements


The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.