MS and PhD Programs in Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the scientific discipline primarily concerned with identifying the distribution and causes of disease in populations, and as such, encompasses a rich methodology including observational and experimental study designs, statistical methods, an understanding of pathogens, environmental and behavioral risk factors, and human biology. Epidemiological methods have evolved to meet threats of global infectious diseases and the complex health challenges presented by an aging population, as well as to capitalize on the expanding understanding of human genetics. As the fundamental discipline of public health, epidemiology provides essential knowledge to design, implement, and assess approaches to effectively prevent disease and improve quality of life in the population.
| Requirements | MS in Epidemiology | PhD in Epidemiology |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits Required | 30 credits | 51 credits |
| Core Courses (9-12 credits) | PHS: 797, 798 and 805 | PHS: 797, 798, 805, 806 and 830 |
| Statistics (10-13 Credits) | PHS: 551, 552 | PHS: 551, 552, 651, 661 |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (1 to 3 credits) | BMI 738, HST SCI 545, NUR 802, VET SCI/SURGERY 812, OBGYN 955, OBGYN 956, ONCOLOGY 715 | BMI 738, HST SCI 545, NUR 802, VET SCI/SURGERY 812, OBGYN 955, OBGYN 956, ONCOLOGY 715 |
| PhD Minor (9 credits) | N/A | Course selection varies |
| Seminar | PHS: 820 (1 credit) 1 credit required | PHS: 820 (1 credit) 2 total credits required |
| Research Credit | PHS: 990 Thesis Research Maximum of 5 credits can be applied to degree requirements | PHS: 990 Dissertation Research Maximum of 11 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
| Independent Study | PHS: 699 credit varies Maximum of 3 credits can be applied to degree requirements | PHS: 699 credit varies Maximum of 6 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
| Specialization Courses | 3 classes (see Academic Guide for list) | 4 classes (see Academic Guide for list) |
| Other Requirements | Thesis | Passing the Qualifier Exams, Prelim A&B, Dissertation |
- Students are expected to attend and to participate in the Monday and Wednesday Departmental and Graduate Seminars each semester.
- All students are expected to enroll (for credit) in Seminar 820 during the semester in which they will present their research.
Course Titles:
POP HLTH 551 Introduction to Biostatistics for Population Health (4 cr) Fall Syllabus
POP HLTH 552 Regression Methods for Population Health I (4 cr) Spring Syllabus
POP HLTH 650 (sec 093) Social and Behavioral Epidemiology (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 651 Advanced Regression Methods for Population Health (3 cr) Fall Syllabus
POP HLTH 661 Missing Data, Surveys and Causal Inference for Population Health (3 cr) Fall Syllabus
POP HLTH 750 Cancer Epidemiology (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 777 Epidemiology of Aging (2 cr)
POP HLTH 797 Introduction to Epidemiology, (3 cr), Fall Syllabus
POP HLTH 798 Epidemiologic Methods, (3 cr), Spring Syllabus
POP HLTH 791 Physical Activity Epidemiology (3 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 801 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 805 Advanced Epidemiology: Causal Inference in Epidemiological Studies (3 cr), Fall Syllabus
POP HLTH 806 Advanced Epidemiology: The Practice of Epidemiology (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 810 Epidemiology and Global One Health (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 820 Graduate Research Seminar (1 cr) Fall and Spring Syllabus
POP HLTH 830 Grant Writing for Population Health Sciences Syllabus
POP HLTH 847 Cardiovascular Epidemiology (2 cr) Syllabus
POP HLTH 849 Genetic Epidemiology (2 cr) Syllabus