The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is granted in recognition of high attainment in a specified field of knowledge. It is a research degree and is not conferred solely upon the earning of credit or the completion of courses. It is granted after the student has shown proficiency and distinctive achievement in a specific field, has demonstrated the ability to do original, independent investigation, and has presented these findings with a high degree of literary skill in a dissertation. This degree requires a minimum of 55 credits post-masters. The mission of the programs of study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree is to prepare public health professionals to make substantive contributions to public health inquiry and practice.
Students should acquire the skills to create and disseminate knowledge, and also to lead, collaborate with and teach others in various public health academic, research and field settings. Therefore, the foundation of a strong PhD program in public health includes:
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The PHD in Public Health offers the following concentrations:
- Biostatistics
- Community and Family Health (Offers specializations in Maternal & Child Health, Health Education)
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Genomics
- Global Communicable Disease
- Health Services Research (Health Policy and Management)
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2011 - 2016 Competencies
Current Competencies (beginning fall 2017)
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