Tracks Currently Available in the MPH Program

The Department of Epidemiology and Community Health offers four tracks in the MPH Program: Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Addiction Studies and Generalist. A minimum of four semesters of full-time study (45 credits) is necessary to complete the degree requirements.

Epidemiology Track: designed to train students who want to specialize in research methods and analysis and interpretation of public health data.

Addiction Studies Track: designed for persons interested in learning more about the impact of addiction on the health of populations. Study in this track focuses on addiction issues and how data are used to develop policy and plan preventions.

Generalist Track: gives students a broad overview of public health issues and training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods commonly used by public health professionals. May also be used by students to design a curriculum in a focused area of interest for which there is no track currently available.

COMPARISON Chart of Required Courses by Track