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Understanding the Cause, Analyzing the Spread, and Preventing Disease
Epidemiology is the basic science of disease recognition, characterization and prevention. The application of epidemiologic tools and principles is increasingly important not only to public health but also in clinical practice. What causes disease? How is it distributed in the population? What are the determinants of disease and what makes certain individuals more susceptible to disease than others? And what can we do to protect more people and more communities from disease and death? Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology studies these questions to understand disease processes and apply that information to develop and evaluate protection and control measures.
Delivery Options:
This program is offered in a traditional format, with late afternoon and evening classes on campus.
Credits Required for Completion: 43
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology Advisement Sheet
Course Sequencing (for continuing students and new students starting summer 2019)
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This program is offered in a traditional format, with late afternoon and evening classes on campus.
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