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Nov 22, 2024
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2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Epidemiology, M.P.H.
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Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of a) fundamental principles and practices in health promotion, education, and behavior; b) organization, principles, and practices in health administration; c) principles and practices in epidemiology, and tools for translating epidemiological findings into public health action; d) public health statistical applications; e) environmental health from the perspective of the earth as a complex, dynamic system.
- Students will differentiate between common epidemiologic study designs.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate and interpret measures of association.
- Students will understand basic ethical principles pertaining to public health research and practice.
- Students will describe the roles of history, power, privilege and structural inequality in producing health disparities.
- Students will explain how the findings of a program evaluation can be used.
- Students will explain how individuals, social networks, organizations and communities may be viewed as systems in the analysis of public health problems.
- Students will create and manipulate datasets and analyze data using appropriate statistical methods and software packages.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in creating tables and reports using appropriate software packages.
- Students will correctly interpret results from statistical analyses.
- Students will demonstrate practical skills in a public health setting.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in public health practice by successfully completing at least two of the following competencies during their practicum: 1. Designing a public health program; 2. Monitoring and evaluating a public health program; 3. Writing progress report for funding agency or reporting authority; 4. Participating in data analysis related to public health program; 5. Participating in applying for funding for public health program; or 6. Participating in public health related service delivery.
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Degree Requirements (43 Hours)
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School of Public Health Core (9 Hours)
Department Core (19 Hours)
Elective (3 Hours)
- Electives may be chosen from epidemiology or from courses in the University that support the overall educational goals of the student. The Faculty Advisor must approve all elective courses.
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