Description
As a student in this online Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology from Walden University, you will develop the scientific knowledge that is needed for fully understanding the cause, distribution, control and prevention of diseases in societies.
Each student in this online program will gain the knowledge that is needed for creating and evaluating programs through the use of contemporary public health methodologies.
The main focus of this program is to instill in its students the ability to understand the cause, distribution, and control of diseases, and is an ideal program for any individual who is looking to understand the effect of diseases at the local, regional, national, and global level.
Topics that are covered in this online epidemiology program will include:
- Environmental Health
- Biostatistics
- Administration and Leadership of Public Health
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Field Methods and Data Analysis in Epidemiology
- Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Public Health
Students in this online epidemiology program will work to understand the various factors within the public health practice, and their focus on the causes, distribution, and control.
All applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
Accreditation Information
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
