MPH-EPI Students Will Learn To:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the study design principles of epidemiology to provide a quantitative approach for addressing health problems.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the quantitative methods of epidemiology and biostatistics to provide a quantitative approach for addressing health problems.
- Critically evaluate published clinical and public health articles and grant proposals.
- Execute a literature review and summarize knowledge about health issues of interest.
- Implement and interpret the results of a study to address a clinical or public health issue.
Curriculum
The Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (MPH-EPI) is a cohort-based, hybrid, part-time degree program that is completed throughout two-years.
Below is a list of REQUIRED courses offered to MPH-EPI students. In addition to the required curriculum, the program also offers several online electives as we all five courses in the MPH public health core areas. For a comprehensive overview of the MPH in Epidemiology curriculum, structure and program policies, please consult the 2023-2025 MPH in Epidemiology Curriculum Guide.
YEAR 1 REQUIRED CURRICULUM COURSES
| COURSE ID | TITLE | TERM | CREDITS |
| ID 207 (On-Campus) | Introduction of Epidemiology and Biostatistics | June | 7.5 |
| ID 208 | Introduction of Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Summer (July and August) | 2.5 |
| ID 100 | Foundations for Public Health | Summer/Fall | 1 |
| EPI 522 | Analytic Methods for Epidemiology | Fall | 5 |
| EPI 524 | Confounding Control: A Component of Causal Inference | Spring 1 | 2.5 |
| EPI 525 | Study Designs for Epidemiologists | Spring 2 | 2.5 |
Year 2 REQUIRED CURRICULUM COURSES
| Course ID | Course Title | Term | Credits |
| HPM 549 (On-campus) | Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Human Research | June | 2.5 |
| MPH 105 (On-campus) | Public Health Policy and Politics | June | 1.25 |
| HPM 260 | Health Economics and Applications to Global Health Policy | Summer | 2.5 |
| EPI 945F | Applied Practice and Integrative Learning Experience for Epidemiology | Fall | 2.5 |
| MPH 106A | Intersectoral Perspectives in Public Health | Fall | 0 |
| EPI 945S | Applied Practice and Integrative Learning Experience for Epidemiology | Spring | 2.5 |
| MPH 106B | Intersectoral Perspectives in Public Health | Spring 1 | 0 |