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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
Erin Ray Pascaretti, MPH Epidemiologist Putnam Co. Dept. of Health
Pursue Your Degree on a Convenient Schedule in a Vibrant Educational Setting
ENHANCE YOUR CAREER!
• Late afternoon and evening classes on-campus • Students may be full-time or part-time • Curriculum that is responsive to current public health issues • Small classes and ongoing individualized guidance by faculty • Good career opportunities • Faculty actively involved with local health departments, health systems, and other agencies across the region • No GRE required
The MPH in Epidemiology provides students with the knowledge and quantitative skills necessary to participate in the areas of medical, clinical, and public health research. It has been designed for those whose undergraduate degrees are in the fields of biology, mathematics, psychology, or other health sciences related areas, and for those with a keen interest in medical, clinical, and public health research. Students learn and apply the research designs and analytic methods used to evaluate demographic, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence disease frequency. Students have the opportunity to analyze clinical and epidemiological databases and critically review current research literature, and are exposed to the latest information, as well as to experts, in a variety of pertinent research areas.
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Admission Requirements • Bachelor’s degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0) preferably in a health or sciences-related major from an accredited institution • Official transcripts of all post-secondary schools attended • Personal statement indicating applicant’s career and professional goals • Two recommendations • Resumé Additional courses in college level algebra, mathematics, statistics, or research methods are desirable.
MPH Curriculum MPH is 46 credits, including the following core courses (16 credits):
Students with foreign transcripts must submit an educational evaluation. Admissions and other information for international students are available on our website.
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• Health Care in the United States • Behavioral and Social Factors in Public Health • Environmental Influences on Human Health • Introduction to Biostatistics • Introduction to Epidemiology • Practicum (1 credit) and the following program courses (21 credits): • Intermediate Biostatistics I • Intermediate Biostatistics II • Advanced Epidemiology I • Advanced Epidemiology II • Seminar in Epidemiology • Introduction to Data Management and Analysis • Concentration Elective Electives: 6 credits (See Director of MPH Studies) Culminating Experience – Epidemiology Capstone or Thesis: 3 credits
Practicum The practicum ensures that students have a practical public health experience to support academic skills equivalent to one month of full-time work (approximately 140 hours).
Epidemiology is the scientific discipline that examines the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations. Epidemiologists work in public health agencies, hospitals, infection control departments in multiple industries, academic health centers and other healthcare organizations, research institutions, foundations, insurance and managed care organizations, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Location New York Medical College is located on a 565-acre suburban campus shared with Westchester Medical Center, 15 miles outside the New York City limits. The College is easily accessed by highway and is just 7 miles from the Tappan Zee Bridge. Frequent rail and bus service is available. Directions are available from the Admissions Office and online at www.nymc.edu.
Enhance Your Career! At the School of Health Sciences and Practice, we are focused on providing a high quality educational experience, so you can gain the academic grounding, skills, and hands-on practice to succeed. Our campus in the Westchester suburbs is comfortable and convenient, just a short ride from New York City.
Mission We prepare tomorrow’s leaders to preserve, protect and improve the health of individuals, families and communities through education, investigation, practice and service. You will be in good company here, whether you are a traditional age student or a professional returning to school. Some of your fellow public health students will be administrators, clinicians, analysts, and researchers. They have worked in hospitals, health departments, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, community agencies, and insurance companies. Our clinical students in physical therapy and speech-language pathology are trained in the methods and techniques needed to become tomorrow’s highly skilled care providers. The region has a rich history and highly developed network of social services, advocacy for children and the elderly, disability services, and vocational rehabilitation.
For More Information: Office of Admissions New York Medical College School of Health Sciences & Practice Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 594-4510
[email protected] Department of Epidemiology and Community Health New York Medical College School of Health Sciences & Practice Valhalla, NY 10595 (914) 594-4804
About Us Founded in 1860, New York Medical College is among the nation’s largest private health sciences universities. The College has a strong history of involvement in the social and environmental determinants of health and disease, and special concern for the poor, the powerless, and the helpless. The School of Health Sciences and Practice provides an ideal setting and expanded opportunities for education, service, and research. More than 3 million people live in our primary catchment area, which includes the scenic Hudson River valley and parts of Connecticut. This region encompasses a variety of communities and lifestyle settings ranging from inner-city urban, to suburban and exurban, to rural agricultural and forested mountains. New York Medical College is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The public health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The Speech-Language Pathology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CAA).
