Sample Degree Pathway for BSN to MPH to Ph.D. (Epidemiology) - Full-time
This five-year program is 69 credits.
Required Master's In Public Health Epidemiology Option Courses
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH.5021 | Public Health Policy | 3 |
| PUBH.5010 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
| PUBH.6850 | Applied Public Health Research and Practice | 3 |
| PUBH.6860 | Program Development and Implementation | 3 |
| PUBH.5070 | Leadership and Management in Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH.5130 | Assessment and Planning in Health Programming | 3 |
| PUBH.6871 | Health Communication and Technology | 3 |
| PUBH.6670 | Integrated Practical Learning | 3 |
| PUBH.5061 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| PUBH.6660 | MPH Practicum | 3 |
| PUBH.6910 | Advanced Program Evaluation | 3 |
Required Preparation to Research Courses
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX.XXXX | PhD Seminar: Nurse Scientist Role | 3 |
| XXXX.XXXX | PhD Seminar: Academic Writing | 3 |
| XXXX.XXXX | PhD Seminar: Research Integrity and Ethics | 3 |
| XXXX.XXXX | PhD Seminar: Professional Leadership | 3 |
Total Credits = 12
Required Methodology Courses
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC.6500 OR PUBH.5770 | Advanced Quantitative Methods
or Biostatistics for Health Data | 3 |
| CRIM.5900 OR PUBH.6890 | Advanced Regression Analysis
or Advanced Regression Modeling | 3 |
| NURS.7160 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| NURS.7060 | Measurement in Health and Behavioral Research | 3 |
| NURS.7300 | Quantitative Research Methods and Grantsmanship | 3 |
| NURS.7390 | Mentored Research Experience | 3 |
| XXXX.XXXX | Free Elective | 3 |
Total: 21 credits
Required Dissertation Courses
| Course# | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | PhD Seminar: Dissertation | 1 |
| NURS.7530 | Dissertation Credits | 9-12 |
Total: 10-13 Credits
Total Credits = 69 (Epidemiology Specialization)
Last updated: 12/2/22