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Mar 18, 2019
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2014-2015 Walden University Catalog (June 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Epidemiology - PhD in Public Health
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Return to: PhD in Public Health
The Epidemiology specialization focuses on the scientific understanding of the causes, distribution, control, and prevention of disease in populations.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Utilize critical-thinking and assessment skills in order to analyze barriers, assess needs, and advance the knowledge and practice of public health.
- Evaluate and apply population-based theories and strategies used in the prevention of disease and disability.
- Lead and inform professional communication, marketing, and public relations on key issues in public health.
- Apply fiscal and organizational tenets to public health program leadership.
- Demonstrate advanced competency in health informatics and surveillance techniques used in public health programs.
- Apply public health research to promote positive social change concerning the health of diverse populations.
- Engage in scientific inquiry that advances the knowledge base of research and practice in epidemiology.
- Apply epidemiologic concepts and analytical approaches to public health problems.
Course Sequence-Epidemiology Track 1 (85 Quarter Credits)
*Students enrolling in a midterm start date will a 6-week version of this course by itself in their first term.
Course Sequence-Epidemiology Track 2 (116 Quarter Credits)
*Students enrolling in a midterm start date will a 6-week version of this course by itself in their first term.
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