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Catalog Year: 2015/2016
Degree:
Master of Public Health
Program (Major/College):
M.P.H./P.H.
COPH Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Concentration: Epidemiology & Biostatistics Biostatistics (Code: PEB)        
COPH Department: Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Minimum Credit Hours: 50 
Minimum Credit Hours: 55

This dual concentration program is a professional degree, intended for individuals who wish to obtain a broad understanding of public health, with a strong background in analytical skills and methods. The knowledge and skills obtained through this program will enable graduates to seek positions that characterize the health status of communities, critically evaluate research on determinants of health-related events, formulate strategies to evaluate the impact of health related interventions and foster the application of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods for health promotion/disease prevention activities.


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titleMaster of Public Health Degree Competencies

 

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Program Coursework

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titleEpidemiology and Biostatistics Concentration Competencies

In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Epidemiology and Biostatistics dual concentration graduates will be able to meet the competencies from both the Epidemiology M.P.H. and the Biostatistics M.P.H..

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Prerequisites

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:
    • For students who lack training in public health or biological sciences :
      • HSC 4551 Survey of Human Diseases
      • PHC 4101 Introduction to Public Health
  • Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, engineering, medical sciences, environmental sciences, management information systems.
  • Prerequisite undergraduate courses: linear algebra, calculus, basic computer skills (e.g. operating system, internet, word processing, spread sheet).
  • Work experience: Prior work experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Other criteria: Academic background, goal statement, student's academic interest, references and availability of faculty and facility resources are also considered as part of the entrance evaluation.
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titleCurriculum

Requirement

Hours

Pre-reqs*

College Core and Foundation Courses

16

 

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Required Concentration Courses

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PHC 6053

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Categorical Data Analysis

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3

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PHC 6051

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PHC 6000, 6050, or CI

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PHC 6060

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3

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Doctoral Program or CI

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HSC 6055

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3

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PHC 6051, 6701, or CI

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PHC 6020

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Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

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3

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PHC 6050, 6000, or CI

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Computer Applications for Public Health

Researchers

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Emphasis Area Support Courses

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MPH Requirements

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PHC 6945

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Supervised Field Experience

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1-3

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See Notes Below

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PHC 6977

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Special Project

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3

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 * CH=Credit Hours; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite)

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  • For Emphasis Area Support Courses, students will select additional departmental coursework from the following categories:
    • 1 Course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • 1 Course in Chronic Disease Epidemiology

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