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Master of Science in Epidemiology
M.S. Degree Plans
M.S. Degree Plans
The M.S. in Epidemiology program is a 34-credit degree. 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.
Full-Time Students (2 Years)
If you enroll full time, you will finish the M.S. in Epidemiology in two years. Below is an example of a typical full-time schedule.
Our program charges a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits in a semester.
Fall 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5001 Epidemiology I: Principles of Epidemiology 3 EPID 5003 Biostatistics I: Introductory Biostatistics 3 EPID 5007 Introduction to Social and Behavioral Health & Health Disparities Research 3 EPID 5010 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 10 Credits
Spring 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5002 Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods in Epidemiology 3 EPID 5005 Biostatistics II: Applied Biostatistics 3 EPID 5006 Computer Software Lab II 1 EPID 5008 Introduction to Cancer Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5009 Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5011 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 11 Credits
Fall 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5012 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 Electives 6 7 Credits
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist .
Spring 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5013 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 Electives 5 6 Credits
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.
2.5-Year Part-Time Schedule
Our program charges a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits in a semester.
Fall 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5001 Epidemiology I: Principles of Epidemiology 3 EPID 5003 Biostatistics I: Introductory Biostatistics 3 EPID 5010 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 7 Credits
Spring 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5002 Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods in Epidemiology 3 EPID 5005 Biostatistics II: Applied Biostatistics 3 EPID 5006 Computer Software Lab II 1 EPID 5011 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 8 Credits
Fall 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5007 Introduction to Social and Behavioral Health & Health Disparities Research 3 EPID 5012 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 Elective(s) 2 6 Credits
Spring 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5008 Introduction to Cancer Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5009 Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5013 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 4 Credits
Fall 3
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 Electives 9 9 Credits
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend spring Commencement with your class.
3-Year Part-Time Schedule
Our program charges a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits in a semester.
Fall 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5001 Epidemiology I: Principles of Epidemiology 3 EPID 5003 Biostatistics I: Introductory Biostatistics 3 6 Credits
Spring 1
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5002 Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods in Epidemiology 3 EPID 5005 Biostatistics II: Applied Biostatistics 3 EPID 5006 Computer Software Lab II 1 7 Credits
Fall 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5007 Introduction to Social and Behavioral Health & Health Disparities Research 3 EPID 5010 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 Elective(s) 3 7 Credits
Spring 2
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5008 Introduction to Cancer Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5009 Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology 1.5 EPID 5011 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 Elective(s) 3 7 Credits
Fall 3
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5012 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 Elective(s) 2 3 Credits
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist .
Spring 3
Course Name Credit(s) EPID 5013 Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar 1 EPID 9999 Thesis Research 0 Elective(s) 3 4 Credits
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.
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