Which Epidemiology Program Is Right for Me?
Georgetown University offers two approaches to the field of epidemiology: the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Science (M.S.). The two curricula overlap in coursework, key skills, and a dedication to fighting disparities and improving population health, but they differ in the practical skills and career paths they emphasize.
| Program | MPH in Epidemiology | M.S. in Epidemiology |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Public health practice | Research |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years |
| Credits | 45 credits | 34 credits |
| Curriculum Flexibility | 10 elective credits | 11 elective credits |
| Required Coursework | Learn about public health systems, communications, policy, environmental health, community engagement, health data sets | Choose a concentration in Cancer Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, or Social and Behavioral Epidemiology |
| Applied Training | Two-semester practicum project with a partnering organization | Two-semester faculty-guided thesis project with paper and presentation |