Public Health (M.P.H.) Epidemiology Concentration
This concentration prepares students for careers as scientific researchers, practical field investigators, health officers, research program directors and managers, and other research areas of public health. Epidemiologists work closely with biostatisticians in designing and analyzing research studies. This concentration is designed for students to acquire a thorough understanding of epidemiological methods, statistical principles, and computer software applications to apply to the practical fields of public health. It offers students an opportunity to acquire specific skills in designing research studies and knowing how to collect data, analyze, and interpret research studies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PHS 501 | PUBLIC HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCI | 3 |
| PHS 502 | PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY & ADMIN | 3 |
| PHS 503 | BIOSTATISTICS AND COMPUTER APP | 3 |
| PHS 504 | ENVRNMNTL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALT | 3 |
| PHS 505 | PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY | 3 |
| PHS 506 | RESEARCH & QUANTITATIVE MTHDS | 3 |
| Required Concentration Courses | ||
| PHS 521 | ADVD SEMINAR IN EPIDEMIOLOGY | 3 |
| PHS 522 | MULTIVARIATE & PROBABLISTIC BI | 3 |
| PHS 523 | CHRONIC AND INFECTIOUS DIS. EP | 3 |
| PHS 524 | STAS METHODS FOR APPLIED EPIDE | 3 |
| PHS 525 | EPIDE. OF MIN. & SPECIAL POPUL | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Six credits of Elective courses 1 | 6 | |
| Capstone Courses | ||
| PHS 507 | APPLIED MASTER'S PROJECT | 3 |
| PHS 508 | PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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With approval from the faculty advisor and course instructor a student may take elective courses from other academic units at Jackson State University.