Master of Public Health Subtracks

A subtrack offers students the opportunity to attain specialized training in a major field within public health. The subtrack is designated on the transcript to provide an additional credential.

Biostatistics

The Biostatistics subtrack focuses on applying biostatistical methods to the design and analysis of research investigations in the health sciences. Students receive fundamental training in the public health sciences, core biostatistical theory, and core biostatistical methods.

Community and Behavioral Health

The Community and Behavioral Health subtrack prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that are directed toward identified public health problems in communities.

Epidemiology

The MPH in Epidemiology provides students with the methodological skills to determine the occurrence of disease in communities, assess risk factors for disease, and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of disease.

Ergonomics

This interdisciplinary program provides students with a thorough understanding of the physical environment at the workplace that contributes to musculoskeletal injuries and illness, and knowledge of the engineering and administrative methods of controlling these risk factors. Funding opportunities are available for MPH Ergonomic students.

Health Communication

This program will provide concentrated learning opportunities in Heath Communication for students who desire an MPH degree.

Occupational and Environmental Health

This subtrack prepares students to assess risk factors in the physical environment and their relationship to disease, particularly the health problems of agricultural and industrial workers.

Policy and Administration

This program emphasizes advanced skills in the planning, development, and assessment of health care programs and administration.