Departmental Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every student enrolled in an Epidemiology degree program to:

• Know and adhere to rules, regulations, and requirements as outlined in the Epidemiology Student Handbook and the Manual of the Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College.
• Complete and maintain a complete and approved plan of study outlining how and when the course and non-course requirements for the degree will be met.
• Meet all degree requirements as outlined in the University General Catalog and Epidemiology Student Handbook, including all deadlines necessary for successful degree conferral.
• Check their UIOWA email frequently for important course, departmental, collegiate, or university updates and communication.

Epidemiology Student Handbook

The Epidemiology Student Handbook is updated each year with the current policies, procedures, and degree requirements. Students are advised to read through the handbook in its entirety during Orientation week and to frequently reference it throughout the degree program for quick answers and useful information.

• 2023-2024 Epidemiology Student Handbook

Graduate College Manual of Rules and Regulations

All Epidemiology degrees are conferred through the Graduate College and are administered under the guidance of the Graduate College’s policies listed in the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College.

Additional College of Public Health and University Resources

• College of Public Health MPH Student Handbook
• University of Iowa General Catalog

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Establishing Relationships with your Advising Team

• Guide for Student Advising Meetings

Graduate Success Center

The Grad Success Center supports current students with professional, academic, and personal success. The experts in their office can help with fellowship and grant support, career exploration and planning, teaching resources for students. They also deliver workshops to students on a variety of topics. Students are also encouraged to set up one-on-one consulting (up to three appointments per semester) in the following areas:

• Career Consultations – resume/CV, cover letter, application materials review or job search prep and interview advice/practice, etc
• Fellowship Consultations – detailed advice on proposal drafts
• Teaching/CIRTL Consultations – for students looking to get more involved with teaching

See the Graduate Success Center Appointments page for more information on scheduling a meeting.

CPH Career Services

The College of Public Health Career Services office is committed to supporting the professional development goals ofall graduate students in the College of Public Health. Students should frequently visit the CPH Career Services website for resources to develop important career skills, view the workshop and job fair event schedule, explore careers, practice job skills, find professionals, etc.

• CPH Career Services

The Writing Center

Schedule appointments as needed for feedback on any writing project. Students a re strongly encouraged to use this resource. The writing center’s website also includes resources to learn about writing academic manuscripts, resumes and CVs, and personal statements.

• University of Iowa Writing Center

Public Speaking and Presenting

• RHET:7940 Public Speaking for Academics
  Interdisciplinary – hone presentational skills relevant to careers across many sectors. Counts toward the Graduate Teaching Certificate.
• University of Iowa 3MT
  Research competition held yearly that challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to non-specialist audiences. Information session August 9^th.
• EDTL:7015:0001 Improvisation, Pedagogy, and Social Change
  Students will be introduced to theories of practices of critical literacy, improv, and social justice theatre as they relate to teaching and learning.  
• Iowa Digital Engagement and Learning Center
  Provides support for students working on digital projects.

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Your Plan of Study

Graduate College

The Graduate College has several opportunities for current students to apply for and obtain scholarships and fellowships that can help finance your education. Please book an appointment with the Graduate Success Center to consult with experts on options that might be available to you!

• Internal Fellowships
• External Fellowships and Grant Support
• Graduate Assistantships and Loans

College of Public Health

• Advancing Graduate Student Success Award
• CPH Global Public Health Student Travel Award
• CPH Board of Advisors Student Award
• Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award
• Graduate & Professional Student Government Grants for Students
• MPH Funding Request for Professional Development

Department of Epidemiology

• Epidemiology Request for Department Travel Funds Form
• Epidemiology Graduate Student Assistantship Application Form

Additional Financial Aid Resources

• The Office of Financial Student Aid offers several kinds of aid to graduate students, including loans and employment.
• The ASPPH has gathered useful information on financing your public health degree, including a list of scholarship search engines.

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• University Counseling Service
• Reserving Shared Space in CPHB (for students looking to reserve study space or a room for group meetings)
• Graduate College ICON Site for New Students
• Resources for International Students
• Student Care and Assistance
• Student Health
• Student Wellness
• Basic Needs and Support

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Preceptorship & Thesis

• Epidemiology Preceptorship Guidelines
• Epidemiology Preceptorship Proposal Form
• Epidemiology Preceptorship Evaluation Form
• Epidemiology Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form

Independent Study and Research in Epidemiology

• Independent Study in Epidemiology Form
• Research in Epidemiology Form

Comprehensive Exam & Dissertation

• Epidemiology PhD Comprehensive Examination Intent Form
• Epidemiology Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form

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• 2022-2023 Handbook
• 2021-2022 Handbook
• 2020-2021 Handbook
• 2019-2020 Handbook
• 2018-2019 Handbook
• 2017-2018 Handbook
• 2016-2017 Handbook
• 2015-2016 Handbook
• 2014-2015 Handbook
• 2013-2014 Handbook
• 2012-2013 Handbook

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