Biostatistics and Epidemiology, MPH
The MPH in Biostatistics and Epidemiology program is grounded in core public health
knowledge and science. The program aims to prepare public health professionals who can
effectively collaborate with public health agencies, non-profit organizations, and community
members to identify and mitigate health issues aimed at preventing public health
epidemics/pandemics. Upon graduation students will be proficient in applying principles of
epidemiology and biostatistics to solve complex public health problems at local, state, and
global levels. The graduates of the program will pursue careers in public health agencies,
research institutions, academia, healthcare, and non-profit organizations.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge, practice, and ethics.
- Select and apply quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context, and analyze data using biostatistics, informatics, and computer-based programming software.
- Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice, communicate the results with diverse groups of professional colleagues and public health constituents, and recommend solutions.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH-601 | Public Health Systems and Practice | 3 |
| PH-605 | Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health | 3 |
| PH-640 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 |
| PH-650 | Health Policy and Management | 3 |
| PH-660 | Principles of Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH-661 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| PH-690 | Global Health | 3 |
| PH-705 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH-771 | Epidemiological Research Methods I | 3 |
| PH-772 | Epidemiological Research Methods II | 3 |
| PH-775 | Public Health Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| PH-776 | Public Health Surveillance Methods | 3 |
| PH-785 | Culminating Experience in Public Health | 3 |
| KG-604 | Graduate Research & Critical Analysis | 3 |
| Open Elective (PH-780, CS-617 or CS-628) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PH-601 | Public Health Systems and Practice | 3 |
| PH-605 | Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health | 3 |
| PH-660 | Principles of Biostatistics | 3 |
| KG-604 | Graduate Research & Critical Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PH-640 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 |
| PH-650 | Health Policy and Management | 3 |
| PH-661 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| PH-705 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PH-690 | Global Health | 3 |
| PH-771 | Epidemiological Research Methods I | 3 |
| PH-775 | Public Health Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| PH-776 | Public Health Surveillance Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PH-772 | Epidemiological Research Methods II | 3 |
| PH-785 | Culminating Experience in Public Health | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Internship in Public Health | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Data Science | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |