The Master of Science program requires 36 credits, broken down in the following categories:
| Categories | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Coursework | 27 credits |
| Elective Coursework | 5 credits |
| Dissertation Research | 4 credits |
| Total | 36 credits |
In addition, there is one prerequisite course that must be completed in the first semester of your program.
Core Courses (27 credits)
Epidemiologic Methods (9 credits)
- PHC 6001: Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health (3 credits)
- PHC 6000: Epidemiology Methods I (3 credits)
- PHC 6011: Epidemiology Methods II (3 credits)
Epidemiology Core Electives (6 credits)
Choose from the below courses:
- PHC 6003: Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases and Disability (3 credits)
- PHC 6016: Social Epidemiology in Public Health (3 credits)
- PHC 6194: Spatial Epidemiology (3 credits)
- PHC 6517: Public Health Concepts in Infectious Diseases (3 credits)
- PHC 6711: Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research (3 credits)
- PHC 6937: Hospital Epidemiology (3 credits)
- PHC 7007: Cancer Epidemiology (3 credits)
- PHC 7017: Advanced Epidemiologic Methods III (3 credits)
- PHC 7038: Psychiatric Epidemiology (3 credits)
- PHC 7594: Genetic Epidemiology (3 credits)
- PHC 7595: Introduction to Molecular Epidemiology (3 credits)
Public Health Core
- PHC 6937: Introduction to Public Health for the Health Professions (0 or 3 credits)
PHC 6937: Introduction to Public Health for the Health Professions is not required for students who hold a CEPH-accredited MPH degree. Credit taken will count toward general elective credit.
Statistics and Data Management (8 credits)
- PHC 6052: Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (3 credits)
- PHC 6053: Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences (3 credits)
- PHC 7065: Critical Skills in Epidemiological Data Management (2 credits)
Writing Series (2 credits)
- PHC 7901: Epidemiology Literature Review and Critique (Journal Club) (1 credit)
- PHC 7902: Scientific Writing for Peer Reviewed Publications for Population Science (1 credit)
Ethics (2 credits)
- PHC 7427: Ethics in Population Science (2 credits)
Elective Courses (5 credits)
Epidemiology Electives (2-3 credits)
Choose any course with significant epidemiological content. Any of the above listed courses not already taken for credit can also apply to this section.
General Electives (2-3 credits)
Choose any course relevant to your interests or career goals. Any of the above listed courses not already taken for credit can also apply to this section.
Thesis Research (4 credits)
- PHC 6971: Research for Master’s Thesis (4 credits)