The field of epidemiology is defined as the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, injury, and health in populations, with an ultimate goal of disease prevention and control. Epidemiology is one of the core sciences of public health and serves as the foundation for the design and analysis of research studies. The Master of Science in Environmental Health, Plan B, Epidemiology Specialization offers both theoretical knowledge and applied experiences in epidemiology, with a focus on quantitative methods. The skills and knowledge gained in the program are applied to a broad range of risk factors and health outcomes.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERHS 532 | Epidemiologic Methods | 3 |
| or PBHL 570 | Epidemiology for Public Health | |
| ERHS 534 | SAS and Epidemiologic Data Management | 3 |
| or ERHS 535 | R Programming for Research | |
| ERHS 640 | Advanced Epidemiology Methods I | 3 |
| ERHS 695A | Independent Study: Epidemiology | 3-6 |
| Electives 1 | 9-12 | |
| 500-level Statistics courses | 6 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
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Requires approval by graduate advisor and graduate advisory committee.