University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health 79 courses 9 total credits
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
School of Public Health Core Requirements: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPID 403 | Introduction to Epidemiology: Principles and Methods | 3 |
| BSTT 400 | Biostatistics I | 4 |
| BSTT 401 | Biostatistics II | 4 |
| IPHS 450 | Foundations and Determinants of Public Health | 3 |
Non-Credit Training Requirements: Required Training
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPHS 421 | SPH Success | 0 |
| IPHS 599 | Research in Public Health Sciences - Ph.D | 0-16 |
Concentrations
Concentration Required Courses
Advanced analytic methods courses (3-6 hours) a
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 593 | Doctoral Laboratory in Community Health Sciences Research Development | 1 |
| IPHS 595 | Seminar in Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences | 1-3 |
Program Requirements
Seminar in Interdisciplinary Public Health Sciences (1 hour per semester for 4 semesters in first two years)
Selectives Select a minimum of 9 hours from the following:
School-Wide Core Requirements: Required Courses
Non-Credit Training Requirements: Required Training
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPHS 421 | SPH Success | 0 |
MPH with a Concentration in Community Health Practice and Methods: Divisional Core Requirements
Community Health 2: EvidenceInformed Community Health Interventions
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 423 | Community Health 3: Professional Development for Public Health Practice | 4 |
MPH with a Concentration in Maternal and Child Health: Divisional Core Requirements
Community Health 2: EvidenceInformed Community Health Interventions
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 423 | Community Health 3: Professional Development for Public Health Practice | 4 |
Required Concentration Courses
Select one pre-approved Data Analysis course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSTT 413 | Introduction to Data Analysis w/ R | 2 |
| DHD 546 | Qualitative Methods in Disability Research | 4 |
| EPID 406 | Epidemiologic Computing | 3 |
| EPSY 542 | Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis | 4 |
Select one of the following Research Methods courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 434 | Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| CHSC 446 | Research Methods in Community Health | 3 |
| EPID 404 | Intermediate Epidemiologic Methods | 4 |
MPH with a Concentration in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology: Required Concentration Courses
Community Health 2: EvidenceInformed Community Health Interventions
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPID 409 | The Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS | 2 |
| EPID 410 | Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | 2 |
| EPID 411 | Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases | 2 |
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 518 | The Epidemiology of Pediatric Diseases | 3 |
| EPID 545 | Reproductive and Perinatal Health | 3 |
School-Wide Core Requirements: Required Courses
Non-Credit Training Requirements: Required Training
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPHS 421 | SPH Success | 0 |
Required Courses (for all EOHS students)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EOHS 401 | Foundations of Environmental and Occupational Health | 2 |
| EOHS 402 | Systems Approach in Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 |
Concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences in the MPH: Required Courses
Required Courses (16 semester hours)
School-Wide Core Requirements: Required Courses
Non-Credit Training Requirements: Required Training
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPHS 421 | SPH Success | 0 |
MPH with a Concentration in Biostatistics: Divisional Core Requirements (18 hours)
MPH with a Concentration in Epidemiology: Concentration Requirements (17 Hours)
MPH with a Concentration in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology: Required Concentration Courses
Community Health 2: EvidenceInformed Community Health Interventions
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPID 409 | The Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS | 2 |
| EPID 410 | Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | 2 |
| EPID 411 | Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases | 2 |
Select one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHSC 518 | The Epidemiology of Pediatric Diseases | 3 |
| EPID 545 | Reproductive and Perinatal Health | 3 |
School-Wide Core Requirements: Required Courses (22 semester hours)
Non-Credit Training Requirements: Required Training
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPHS 421 | SPH Success | 0 |
Divisional Core Required Courses (12 semester hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPA 431 | Public Health Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HPA 444 | Strategic Planning and Budgeting/Finance | 3 |
Strategic Planning and Budgeting/ Finance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPA 460 | Introduction to the Economics of Health and Healthcare | 3 |
| HPA 567 | Public Health Policy Analysis | 3 |
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