The MPH in Epidemiology is a minimum of 45 semester credit hours designed to provide a breadth of achievement in the five core disciplines of public health, as well as additional knowledge and skills in epidemiology. The goal of this program is to prepare students to put epidemiologic concepts and methods into public health practice, conduct research studies in public health, and interpret scientific evidence relevant to public health.
Special Entrance Requirements
Applicants to the MPH program should hold a bachelor’s degree in the biomedical or social sciences from a regionally accredited university or school. Experience in public health practice is also considered favorably. For more information, see the Admissions section.
Course of Study
The following courses are required for an MPH in Epidemiology:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required for all School of Public Health Students | ||
| PH 101 | Foundations of Public Health 1 | |
| Public Health Core Courses | ||
| PHM 1110L | Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| PHM 1690L | Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| PHM 2110L | Public Health Ecology & the Human Environment | 3 |
| PHM 2612L | Epidemiology I | 3 |
| PHM 3715L | Management & Policy Concepts in Public Health | 3 |
| PHM 5015L | Introduction to Qualitative Research in Public Health | 2 |
| Major Courses | ||
| PH 1700L | Intermediate Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH 2615L | Epidemiology II | 3 |
| PH 2710L | Epidemiology III | 3 |
| Emphasis Area 2 | ||
| Select 6 credit hours of selected epidemiology coursework (2500-2999) in Public Health Practice or Public Health Research | 6 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits | 6 | |
| Applied Practice Experience | ||
| PH 9997 | Practicum | 3 |
| Integrative Learning Experience 3 | ||
| PHM 2996 | Capstone for EPID Students | 3 |
| or PHM 9998 | Integrative Learning Experience/Thesis Research | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Online, not-for-credit course
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Students should consult with their advisor when selecting which track to complete.
- Public Health Practice: Students who elect to complete an emphasis area in public health practice should work with their advisor when selecting coursework appropriate for their academic and professional goals.
- Public Health Research: Students who elect to complete an emphasis area in public health research should work with their advisor when selecting coursework appropriate for their academic and professional goals. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in PH 2858L Quantitative Analysis for Public Health Research and Practice. Students who elect to complete public health research coursework are expected to complete a traditional academic thesis as their integrative learning experience.
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Students may choose to complete the Integrative Learning Experience through a departmental Capstone course (PHM 2996 Capstone for EPID Students) or an independent ILE or traditional academic thesis (PHM 9998 Integrative Learning Experience/Thesis Research).
For a sample course of study, see the MPH in Epidemiology degree planner.