University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Nov 24, 2024

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Epidemiology Emphasis, M.P.H.

The epidemiology emphasis is designed for students seeking to acquire skills in the fundamental methods of disease investigation and prevention in large populations. Courses emphasize basic and advanced epidemiologic principles and their application to current problems in public health and related disciplines. Students in the epidemiology emphasis are expected to use appropriate methods to plan, implement, and conduct epidemiologic research. Students are also expected to critically evaluate research methodology to assess validity and potential sources of bias. Skills in computer use and statistics acquired in the public health program are used to analyze, interpret, and disseminate the results of epidemiologic investigation.

A. MPH Core Courses (18 units)

CHS 700R - Research Methods for Public Health (3 units)
CHS 701 - Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Health (3 units)
CHS 712 - Epidemiology in Public Health (3 units)
CHS 725 - Health and the Environment (3 units)
CHS 755 - Health Policy and Administration (3 units)
CHS 780 - Biostatistics in Public Health (3 units)

Note(s):

In addition to the MPH core courses listed above, students in the epidemiology emphasis also take the courses below. Please note the course progression.

A. Epidemiology Core (12 units)

CHS 703R - Applied Health Data Analysis (3 units)
CHS 708 - Epidemiology II (4 units)
CHS 709R - Epidemiologic Research Design and Planning (2 units)
CHS 753 - Health Informatics (3 units)

B. Eligible Electives (6 units)

CHS 706 - Social Epidemiology (3 units)
CHS 707 - Hiv/Aids Epidemiology (3 units)
CHS 722 - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases (3 units)
CHS 723 - Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (3 units)
CHS 724 - Environmental Epidemiology (3 units)
CHS 740 - Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases (3 units)
CHS 742 - Epidemiology of Tropical Diseases (3 units)
CHS 748 - Epidemiologic Surveillance (3 units)
CHS 749 - Outbreak Investigation (3 units)

C. MPH Culimnating Experience (9 units)

At the conclusion of the MPH emphasis, students will complete 6 credits of NURS 760 in a community organization (the overlap), and
CHS 695–MPH Capstone (3 units)

D. Total MPH Credits: 37 units

MSN/MPH Examining Committee

As the nature of the dual degree indicates, a Master’s Examining Committee will be formed by the faculty of both programs. The Committee collaborates to support the MSN/MPH Internship (covered by NURS 760R ) and the MPH Capstone course (which will include a professional paper). The composition of this 4 member committee will include: MSN advisor, MPH advisor, Graduate School Representative, and a Community Preceptor.