Curriculum

The Epidemiology program strongly emphasizes theory, methods, and measurement. Its particular strengths include the following:

• Courses are tailored to help students gain knowledge and skills needed for a professional position in epidemiology or to proceed to a doctorate-level degree program in epidemiology or a related field.
• The program is located in one of the top ten schools of public health in the country.
• We emphasize current topics in epidemiology, including the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, cancer, other chronic diseases such as diabetes and infectious diseases; genetic epidemiology; nutrition; maternal and child health; and community-based behavioral interventions for improving public health.
• The program has strong core methodologies, including case-control, cohort, and cross-sectional studies; and clinical and community trials.
• Our faculty have earned national and international reputations and are widely published in the specialties mentioned above.
• Epidemiology faculty are currently involved in over 50 research projects.
• Division of Epidemiology and Community Health faculty average over 20 million dollars in external research funds each year.
• The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health has more than 50 primary and affiliated faculty.
• The Division and the School of Public Health provide strong student support.
• There are ample opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience with health departments, managed care agencies, and many other public and private health care organizations as part of their educational program.

Students complete a 48-49 credit curriculum that includes 38-39 credits of required coursework plus 9-10 credits of electives.  Students may pursue their M.P.H. on a full-time or part-time basis.  Please note that the majority of the courses are offered only during the day.

SPH Interdisciplinary Concentrations (12 credits) – OPTIONAL

M.P.H. students can opt to complete an interdisciplinary concentration in place of electives in one of the following areas:

• Global Health
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Administration – Policy

Curricula for the concentrations are provided separately by request, or can be found at the School of Public Health website [link to concentrations page].

Dual Degree Options
M.P.H./M.S. in Nursing
M.P.H./M.D. in Medicine
M.P.H./J.D. in Law
M.P.H./M.A. in Health Journalism