Degree: Master of Public Health
Program (Major/College): M.P.H./P.H.
Concentration: Epidemiology (Code: EPY)
COPH Department: Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Minimum Credit Hours: 44
M.P.H. with a Concentration in Epidemiology
In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Epidemiology graduates will be able to:
Epidemiologic Principles and Methods
- Describe and discuss the history and theory of epidemiology;
- Identify, describe and discuss the public health problems in terms of magnitude, person, time and place;
- Assess, synthesize and critically evaluate epidemiologic scientific literature;
- Describe and discuss strengths and limitations of experimental and observational study designs;
- Describe and discuss basic epidemiologic principles of infectious and chronic disease research;
- Identify and discuss risk factors and their relationships to health outcomes; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic and intermediate epidemiologic methods and principles.
Data Management and Statistical Methods
- Demonstrate proficiency of data management and processing; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis and appropriate interpretation of results.
Epidemiologic Practice
- Identify and discuss ethical and legal principles in the design, collection, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data and public health research;
- Apply epidemiologic knowledge and skills in a public health setting;
- Conduct a guided epidemiologic project or critical synthesis of the epidemiologic literature; and
- Synthesize and apply knowledge in the core areas of public health.
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In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Master of Public Health degree, applicants should also meet these concentration prerequisites: - Public health course prerequisites:
- HSC 4551 Survey of Human Diseases
- PHC 4101 Introduction to Public Health
- Or an equivalent course is required for students who lack training in public health or biological sciences.
- Suggested undergraduate majors: Public health, social sciences, natural sciences, biology, nursing, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, gerontology, allied health professions, environmental health, management information systems, mathematics, statistics, computer sciences.
- Suggested undergraduate courses: College algebra, basic computer skills (e.g. operating system, internet, word processing, spread sheet), human structure and function, human health biology. Calculus is recommended.
- Work experience: Prior work experience is preferred, but not required.
- Other criteria: Academic background, goal statement, student's academic interests, references and availability of faculty and facility resources are also considered as part of the entrance evaluation.
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Curriculum Information Image Added Download the 2015/2016 Program Check Sheet Program CourseworkRequirement | Hours | Pre-reqs* | College Core and Foundation Courses
| 16 | | Required Concentration Courses | 15 | | PHC 6051 | Biostatistics II | 3 | PHC 6000, 6050, or CI | PHC 6010 | Epidemiology Methods I | 3 | PHC 6000 or CI | PHC 6011 | Epidemiology Methods II | 3 | PHC 6000, 6010, or CI | PHC 6701 | Computer Applications for Public Health Researchers | 3 | CI | PHC 6053 | Categorical Data Analysis | 3 | PHC 6051 or CI | Emphasis Area Support Courses (see notes below)
| 9 | | MPH Requirements
| 4 | | PHC 6945 | Supervised Field Experience | 1-3 | See Notes Below | PHC 6977 | Special Project | 3 | | | Comprehensive Exam (CPH exam) | | Must be registered for 2 hours. | Total Minimum Credit Hours | 44 | |
* CH=Credit Hours; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite) - During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/. May be met through the Peace Corps Master’s International option.
- Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken. The grade will be included in the student's GPA.
- The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify.
- Emphasis Area Support Courses must include: 1 Course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology; 1 Course in Chronic Disease Epidemiology; 1 Additional Elective
- Supervised Field Experience: No experience, or less than two years using epidemiologic principles in a work setting: 3 credits minimum. Two or more years experience using epidemiologic principles in a work setting: 1 credit minimum.
- For Emphasis Area Support Courses, students will select additional coursework from the following categories:
- 1 Course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- 1 Course in Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- 1 Additional departmental course elective
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