Epidemiology Graduate Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Epidemiology graduate option of the MPH program is designed primarily for those interested in using their epidemiologic skills in applied settings — international health, health departments, non-governmental agencies, or CDC and WHO field programs, but can also be the basis for doctoral training in epidemiology or a complement to other doctoral or professional training.
Option Code: 7583
MPH
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Recognize public health problems pertinent to the population and identify key related sources of data.
- Explain, calculate and apply epidemiologic terms, measures, and methods.
- Apply principles of equity, inclusion, diversity, cultural competency, and good ethical/legal practices as they relate to study design, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Draw appropriate inferences from epidemiological data including identifying strengths and limitations of reports.
- Communicate epidemiologic findings to diverse audiences to empower all groups to benefit from public health information.
- Assist with developing and evaluating evidence-based interventions and control measures to inform equitable and just public health practice.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
H 524 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | 4 |
H 525 | EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHODS I | 3 |
H 526 | EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS II | 3 |
H 564 | COMPUTING TOOLS AND HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
H 580 | LINEAR REGRESSION AND ANALYSIS OF TIME TO EVENT DATA | 4 |
H 581 | GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS AND CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS | 4 |
Electives | 21 | |
Total Credits | 42 |
Option Code: 7583