EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS — COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Epidemiology DrPH curriculum

The Doctor of Public Health curriculum in Epidemiology at Jackson State University — 27 hours of advanced core courses, 15 of concentration coursework, a community research practicum, and dissertation.

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The Concentration

Epidemiology

The Epidemiology concentration is concerned with methods for elucidating the causes of disease and for evaluating health services, programs and treatments. Students are provided with the concepts, knowledge and statistical skills to study, analyze and monitor the distribution and determinants of disease occurrence and other outcome measures in human populations.

The disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics are essential to achieving the goals of public health, and combining these two disciplines in a single department creates synergies for both training and research. Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Biostatisticians develop and apply statistical theory, methods and techniques to public health research data and the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs.

Degree
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Concentration
Epidemiology
Advanced Core
27 credit hours
Concentration Courses
15 credit hours
Integrative Learning
3 credit hours
Dissertation
15 credit hours
Location
Jackson Medical Mall
Course of Study

Epidemiology DrPH curriculum

Advanced Core Courses

27 credit hours

PHS 701 Advanced Biostatistics and Computer Science Application
PHS 702 Disease Pathogenesis and Behavioral Risk Factors
PHS 703 Designing Research Studies on Minorities and Special Populations
PHS 704 Survey and Qualitative Research Methods
PHS 705 Advocacy and Public Health Policies Occupational Health
PHS 706 Principles of Environmental and Occupational Health
PHS 707 Leadership for Health Professionals
PHBI 711 Categorical Data Analysis
PHS 712 Advanced Biostatistics Laboratory

Required Concentration Courses

15 credit hours

PHEP 711 Behavioral and Psychosocial Epidemiology
PHEP 712 Clinical Trials and Interventional Study Designs
PHBI 712 Multivariate Analysis I

Select two of the following:

PHBI 712 Multivariate Analysis II
PHEP 713 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PHEP 714 Nutrition and Genetic Epidemiology
PHEP 717 Environmental Epidemiology

Integrative Learning Experience

3 credit hours

PHS 750 Community Research Practicum

Dissertation

15 credit hours

Course listings are provided as a guide. Please confirm current course numbers, titles, and requirements with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics on (601) 979-8789 before planning your program of study.

General Requirements / Curriculum

Concentrations and certificate programs

Earn your degree online by taking our online certificate programs. Click below to view our programs.

Epidemiology DrPH
The doctoral concentration in epidemiology.
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Epidemiology MPH
Master of Public Health concentration in epidemiology.
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Biostatistics MPH
Master of Public Health concentration in biostatistics.
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Epidemiology Online Graduate Certificate (PDF)
Online certificate program in epidemiology.
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Biostatistics Online Graduate Certificate (PDF)
Online certificate program in biostatistics.
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Student Success
Advising, tutoring, and student support.
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Forms
Student Success forms.
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Important Dates
The university academic calendar.
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Personnel
Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty and staff.
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We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8789.

Location
Jackson Medical Mall
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Personnel
Faculty and staff
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