Areas of Study

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 Epidemiology subtrack 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
The Ergonomics Subtrack 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
The Health Communication subtrack will provide knowledge and skill in critically designing, evaluating, and implementing effective communication strategies and messages using mediated and interpersonal channels to effectively address the health needs of diverse audiences.

Occupational and Environmental Health
The Occupational and Environmental Health subtrack prepares students to assess risk factors in the physical environment and their relationship to disease, including the health problems of agricultural and industrial workers.

Policy
The Policy subtrack is designed for those seeking to become directly involved in developing, implementing and analyzing American health policy. The program offers coursework and applied learning experiences that provide excellent preparation for students to pursue a variety of careers including health policy analysis, system and organizational planning, and program evaluation.