Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
Languages
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Study format
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.
The Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology is a STEM-designated advanced degree that prepares students in the epidemiological and biostatistical methods related to clinical trials and clinical research.Students will learn advanced methods of observational and experimental study designs and be able to understand disease prevention, development, prognosis and treatment. In addition, students will master and be able to apply good clinical practices, clinical trial design and management, statistical analysis, study monitoring, pharmaceutical research and regulations related to clinical research.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Major requirements
- Biostatistics in Public Health
- Experimental Designs in Public Health Research
- Applied Regression Analysis of Public Health Data
- Fundamentals of Public Health Epidemiology
- Principles of Epidemiologic Research or Observational Designs for Clinical Research
- Experimental Designs for Clinical Research
- Advanced Epidemiology and Clinical Research Methods
- Ethical Issues in Public Health and Clinical Research or Health Care Ethics
Major Electives, choose from the following:
- Data Management and Logic Using Sas Software
- Scientific Writing for Clinical Research
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Regulatory Affairs in Clinical Research
- Individual Investigation in Epidemiology
- Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Culminating Requirement, choose from the following:
- Research Practicum in Clinical Epidemiology
- Thesis I
Program Outcome
Accreditation
The M.S. degree in Clinical Epidemiology is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Conduct patient-oriented research to understand and modify health outcomes
- Design and carryout epidemiologic studies
- Analyze clinical data and understand the sources, strengths and limitations of patient data
- Design and perform clinical trials
- Interact with human subjects and describe prognosis, therapies and outcomes