Epidemiologists describe trends and risks for health and provide the base data for preventive approaches in public health. Through surveillance, screening, data and intervention programs, epidemiologists are needed to determine disease risk factors and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of diseases.
In the Colorado School of Public Health’s Master of Public Health program in Epidemiology, you’ll be trained in epidemiologic study designs, statistical analysis and the biological principles underlying human diseases. Epidemiology students utilize their training to implement epidemiologic surveillance and research studies, providing evidence-based information to promote health and prevent disease and injuries.
With an MPH in epidemiology, you can work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies, academia, and numerous research institutions. The epidemiology concentration also provides physician training for the Preventive Medicine Residency Program.
If you’re interested in being a part of the cornerstone of public health research, epidemiology is the profession for you.
MPH Epidemiology Curriculum*
| Course |
Course # |
Credits |
|---|
Required MPH Core Credits |
|
|
Applied Biostatistics I ** |
BIOS 6601/6611* |
3 |
Epidemiology |
EPID 6630 |
3 |
Occupational & Environmental Health |
EHOH 6614 |
3 |
Social & Behavioral Factors & Health |
CBHS 6610 |
3 |
Health Systems & Management |
HSMP 6603 |
3 |
Foundations in Public Health |
PUBH 6600 |
2 |
Required Epidemiology Courses |
|
|
Applied Biostatistics II ** |
BIOS 6602/6612* |
3 |
Analytical Epidemiology |
EPID 6631 |
3 |
| Biostatistics Lab - SAS |
BIOS 6603** |
1 |
Min 5 credits from the following: |
|
|
| SAS Database Design and Management |
BIOS 6680 |
3 |
| Cancer Prevention and Control |
EPID 6622 |
2 |
| Public Health Surveillance |
EPID 6624 |
2 |
| Research Method in Epidemiology |
EPID 6626 |
3 |
| Clinical Epidemiology |
EPID 6629 |
2 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
EPID 6632 |
2 |
Communicable Disease Epidemiology |
EPID 6635 |
2 |
Chronic Disease Epidemiology |
EPID 6636 |
3 |
Injury & Violence Epidemiology & Prevention |
EPID 6637 |
2 |
Cardiovascular Epidemiology |
EPID 6638 |
1 |
| Genetic Epidemiology |
EPID 6639 |
2 |
| Investigation of Disease Outbreaks |
EPID 6640 |
2 |
| Genetics in Public Health |
EPID 6642 |
2 |
| Introduction to Systematic Reviews |
EPID 6646 |
1 |
| Clinical Preventive Services: Evidence-Based Practice |
EPID 6670 |
2 |
| Foodborne & Diarrheal Diseases |
EPID 66## |
2 |
| Pharmacoepidemiology |
EPID 7615 |
2 |
General Electives |
|
9 |
Practicum |
|
2 |
Masters Project |
|
2 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
|
42 |
*MPH Epidemiology curriculum is updated and published on an annual basis. Returning students are required to complete the approved curriculum in place at the time of matriculation. Students should review requirements with their advisor or the MPH Student/Faculty Handbook.
**The BIOS 6611 and 6612 series (in place of BIOS 6601 and 6602) is recommended for students with a strong analytic background
Concentration Competencies |