Epidemiology Graduate Option
MPH
- 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.
PhD
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of basic and advanced concepts of epidemiology.
- Exhibit proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques and epidemiologic methods.
- Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate results of epidemiologic studies.
- Show competence in scientific and grant writing.
- Design and conduct research to improve population health which addresses issues of equity, promotes inclusion and diversity, and demonstrates cultural competence.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |

