Epidemiology, MPH

for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

The MPH in Epidemiology provides education and training in the course areas of public health with a focus on developing strong analytical skills to research the distribution and determinants of disease and other health-related events. The MPH in Epidemiology includes required Applied Practice Experience and Integrative Learning Experience components. Students typically complete the degree in 1.5-2 years of full-time study.

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for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

The MPH in Epidemiology degree program requires a minimum of 48 hours. The program includes:

Five required core courses in basic content areas of public health
Four required courses in the Epidemiology program as well as one additional course from an approved list
An Applied Practice Experience (practicum)
An Integrative Learning Experience (capstone)
Seminars and electives

The Integrative Learning Experience must be completed in the last term of study. There is no thesis requirement. Applicants to the epidemiology program should demonstrate strong quantitative skills. Applications for the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology are only accepted for Fall admission. The program generally takes 1.5 to 2 years to complete. University of Illinois undergraduate students who major in Kinesiology, Community Health, or Interdisciplinary Health Sciences are eligible to apply for a 5.5 year joint BS-MPH degree program prior to their final year of undergraduate study. Students accepted to the BS-MPH program begin some MPH coursework in their final year of undergraduate study.

Degree Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
HK 408	Environmental Health	4
HK 410	Public Health Practice	4
HK 513	Introduction to Quantitative Data Management for Public Health	4
HK 517	Principles of Epidemiology	4
HK 527	Biostatistics in Public Health	4
HK 528	Applied Epidemiology	4
HK 530	Health Policy: United States	4
HK 531	Advanced Biostatistics	4
HK 533	Analytical Epidemiology	4
HK 534	Professionalism in Health Practice	2
HK 535	Applied Practice Experience	4
HK 536	Integrative Learning Experience	2
Total hours core courses		44
Major Course of Choice (select minimum of 4 hours from the following list):
HK 406	Cancer Epidemiology	3 or 4
HK 412	Infectious Disease Epidemiology	3 or 4
HK 413	Chronic Disease Epidemiology	3 or 4
HK 419	Artificial Intelligence in Public Health	3 or 4
HK 424	Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Response	3 or 4
HK 512	Grant Writing for Health Professionals	4
HK 516	Chronic Disease Prevention	4
HK 519	Health Program Evaluation	4
HK 532	Cultural Humility in Health	4
HK 550	Research Methods in Health and Kinesiology	4
HK 570	Physical Activity Surveillance	4
HK 571	Physical Activity Determinants, Correlates, and Consequences	4
HK 572	Physical Activity Intervention & Policy	4
GGIS 403	Geographic Information Science and Systems	4
GGIS 439	Health Applications of GIS	3
PATH 517	Principle/Method Epidemiology	4
PATH 560	Spatial Epidemiology	4
Total Hours (Minimum Required)		48

Other Requirements

Grad Other Degree Requirements
Requirement	Description
Other requirements may overlap
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall:	12 (8 within the unit)
Minimum GPA:	3.0

for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

The MPH, Epidemiology is nationally accredited by CEPH, the Council for Education on Public Health. Extensive reporting, assessment, evaluation, and tracking occurs as part of being a nationally accredited program. Very detailed curriculum competency alignment, tracking, and reporting happen each year to ensure the program is meeting the 30+individual competencies CEPH requires. The MPH Program uses the following learning outcomes as a summary of the CEPH Competencies:

Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and historically significant theories, models, themes, and ideas related to health promotion, the prevention of chronic illnesses, and the reduction of health disparities.
Students will demonstrate ethical practices while applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data which could then be disseminated through publications and/or oral presentations.
Students will understand and appreciate the diverse environmental, biological, psychological, socioeconomic, sociocultural, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health promotion, chronic illness prevention, and the reduction of health disparities.
Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to health promotion, chronic illness prevention, and the reduction of health disparities within culturally diverse populations.
Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, while promoting effective public health practices as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.

for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

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Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
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Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-1083
Graduate email: jjenkns@illinois.edu

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