MPH with Epidemiology Emphasis/Concentration

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Barry University's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in Epidemiology prepares graduate students for roles as public health officials, healthcare managers, epidemiologists, and researchers. The program emphasizes addressing pressing urban, global, and public health issues by combining biostatistics, public health foundations, and practical experience. The pandemic has further highlighted the critical need for professionals competent in public health, epidemiology, and research.

Key program highlights include:

• A 36-credit curriculum, consisting of 33 course credits and a 3-credit practicum.

• A 200-hour practicum experience for hands-on learning.

• Delivered in an interactive online format.

• GRE not required for admission.

The program is offered by the College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences. Specific MPH program accreditation (e.g., CEPH) is not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program with a specialization in Epidemiology is delivered in an interactive online format. It is designed to be completed in 2 years, structured over 6 sequential semesters.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum comprises a total of 36 credits: 33 credits of coursework and a 3-credit, 200-hour practicum. The Epidemiology-focused courses account for 12 credits. Core areas include biostatistics, public health foundations, and epidemiology, combined with practical experience.

The program is designed to prepare students to:

• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to identify and manage public health challenges, reduce global health disparities, and promote health care as a fundamental right of all human beings.

• Serve as leaders in disease prevention and health promotion for the local, national, and global communities.

• Analyze and apply the best available research evidence to identify and manage public health challenges.

• Create strategies which mitigate population health disparities in the delivery of health care and promote health locally, nationally, and globally.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Compare the organization, structure and function of the health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings.

• Examine the special legal and political considerations that apply to the provision of health services, including managing human resources, their health professions, patient rights and end-of-life issues.

• Identify current environmental legislation and resulting health policies regarding environmental issues and community health problems.

• Recognize emerging disease trends and the influence of epidemics on both the local and global population.

• Explain the impact of environmental factors, biological and genetic factors, behavioral and psychological factors on population health.

• Examine the patterns and distribution of morbidity and mortality among US-based health populations (racial, ethnic, gender, and socio-economic status groups).

• Apply the major clinical epidemiologic study designs to propose primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in population health.

For detailed course information, please refer to the Curriculum Page .

Admissions Requirements

Barry University welcomes applicants transitioning from undergraduate studies or those returning to school after some time. The program offers small class sizes and personalized attention. A key admission highlight is that the GRE is not required.

For comprehensive admission criteria and application procedures, please visit the Admissions Requirements page . International students are encouraged to apply early and can find specific information on the International Student FAQs page .

Cost & Financial Aid

The tuition for the MPH program with a specialization in Epidemiology was $600 per credit hour for Fall 2022. Barry University offers competitive tuition and is committed to helping students finance their education. Various financial aid options, including scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal/state aid programs, are available.

Students can explore these resources:

• Financial Aid Programs

• Cost of Attendance

• Tuition and Fees

• Barry University Scholarships

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are prepared for careers as public health officials, healthcare managers, epidemiologists, and researchers in public health and healthcare settings. The demand for professionals with epidemiology expertise is growing, particularly in strengthening infection control programs in hospitals. The program includes a 200-hour practicum, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field.