Dec 05, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Health, M.P.H. - Epidemiology Concentration


The following MPH Epidemiology (EPID) competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities a successful graduate will demonstrate the conclusion of this MPH concentration (and the course where the competency is mastered and assessed is noted in parenthesis):

  • MPH EPID 1. Identify and discuss risk factors and their relationship to health outcomes. (PHPH 8721 )
  • MPH EPID 2. Demonstrate proficiency in advanced epidemiologic methods. (PHPH 8721 )
  • MPH EPID 3. Assess, synthesize and critically evaluate epidemiologic literature for strengths and weaknesses. (PHPH 8721 )
  • MPH EPID 4. Identify key sources of data for epidemiologic purposes and their strengths and limitations. (PHPH 7525 )
  • MPH EPID 5. Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis and appropriate interpretation of results. (PHPH 7027 )
  • MPH EPID 6. Design, analyze, and evaluate an epidemiologic study. (PHPH 7027 )
  • MPH EPID 7. Design and evaluate interventions to reduce prevalence of major public health problems. (PHPH 8721 )
  • MPH EPID 8. Identify and discuss ethical dilemmas in epidemiologic research. (PHPH 8721 )
  • MPH EPID 9. Explain policy implications of epidemiologic research findings. (PHPH 8721 )

Required MPH EPID Concentration Courses (9 Hours)


MPH EPID Concentration Elective Courses (12 Hours)


List A of EPID Concentration Approved Elective Courses


Select at least 1 course from the following List A of MPH EPID concentration approved elective courses:

List B of Elective EPID Concentration Approved Elective Courses


Select at least 3 courses from the following List B of elective MPH EPID concentration approved elective courses: