Degree Plans

The M.S. in Epidemiology program is a 34-credit degree, including a choice between a thesis or a capstone project. You can complete the program full time in two years or part time over two-and-a-half to three years, so you have the flexibility to achieve your professional goals in a format that fits your schedule.

• Jump To: Full-Time (2 Years)
• Part-Time (2.5 or 3 Years)

Full-Time Students (2 Years)

If you enroll full time, you will finish the M.S. in Epidemiology in two years. To earn the degree, you must complete either a thesis or a capstone project, which impacts the courses you will take.

• Thesis Option: You will take 11 total elective credits. In your second year, you will take 6 elective credits in the fall and 5 elective credits in the spring.
• Capstone Option: You will take 8 total elective credits, which you will take during your second year in the fall.

Below is an example of a typical full-time schedule. 

Fall 1

Spring 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.

Part-Time Students

As a part-time student, you will take classes in the evening and complete the M.S. in Epidemiology degree in two-and-a-half to three years. To earn the degree, you must complete either a thesis or a capstone project, which impacts the courses you will take.

• Below are examples of typical part-time schedules: 2.5-Year Schedule
• 3-Year Schedule

2.5-Year Part-Time Schedule

• Thesis Option: You will take 11 total elective credits. In your second year, you will take 2 elective credits in the fall. In your third year, you will take 9 elective credits in the fall.
• Capstone Option: You will take 8 total elective credits. In your second year, you will take 2 elective credits in the fall. In your third year, you will take 6 elective credits in the fall.

Fall 1

Spring 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Fall 3

Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend spring Commencement with your class.

3-Year Part-Time Schedule

• Thesis Option: You will take 11 total elective credits. In your second year, you will take 3 elective credits in the fall and 3 in the spring. In your third year, you will take 2 elective credits in the fall and 3 in the spring.
• Capstone Option: You will take 8 total elective credits. In your second year, you will take 3 elective credits in the fall and 3 in the spring. In your third year, you will take 2 elective credits in the fall.

Fall 1

Spring 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Fall 3

Spring 3

Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.