Master in Epidemiology

The Master of Science in Epidemiology degree is a 36-credit program that prepares students for careers in the public health arena that are focused on the surveillance and prevention of illnesses among diverse populations around the world. Students will be trained in the foundational aspects of epidemiology including person, place and time, risk and protective factors, and the social determinants of health. Areas of focus may include chronic disease, infectious disease, geriatric, environmental, psychiatric, social, cancer, and maternal and child health epidemiology. The thesis is required to demonstrate skill in independent inquiry and investigation, under the tutelage of a mentor.