Do you want to help find and address serious health disparities that influence not just one person, but entire populations? Does focusing more on preventing sickness than on treating sickness sound interesting to you? Earn your Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) in Epidemiology.
Epidemiology, the science of public and population health, is a field of disease detectives who conduct studies to better understand the health status of populations.
Epidemiology studies describe the occurrence of disease in communities—who, what, when, where—and determine how and why disease occurs. The findings of these studies are then used to control and prevent disease and protect and improve the public’s health.
Epidemiologists study all health phenomena, such as infectious diseases, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, maternal and child health, substance abuse, and injuries. They also work with policy makers, clinicians, and other health professionals to eliminate health disparities and improve health equity locally, nationally, and globally.
To complete this degree, you will take general education courses, major courses, and general electives that together total at least 120 credits.
The department of epidemiology is comprised of highly effective researchers, educators and practitioners to meet the educational needs of our students. You will learn and work closely with renowned, award-winning faculty who have expertise in various types of epidemiology, including cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, clinical, infectious disease, injury, genetic and molecular, nutritional, pharmacoepidemiology, and public health informatics.
Meet the Epidemiology facultyA BSPH in epidemiology prepares you to enter the public health field as an entry-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries.
Entry-level epidemiologists often work under the direction of a senior epidemiologist, conducting routine epidemiologic functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis using basic epidemiologic methods, and assistance with epidemiologic investigations.
This degree also provides excellent preparation for completing a Master of Public Health program. After completing the BSPH in epidemiology, you will be able to:
Students will also have opportunities to develop research skills, teamwork and leadership skills, and have international health experiences through additional coursework and practical opportunities.
| With this degree, your job title might be: | You might work at places like: |
|---|---|
| Epidemiologist | Local and State Health Departments |
| Program Manager | Healthcare Systems |
| Infection Prevention Specialist | Non-Governmental Organizations |
| Disease Intervention Specialist | Universities |
| Field Epidemiologist | Private Corporations |
| Data Manager | |
| Public Health Surveyor | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Public Health Investigator |
$74,560Median annual salary
2,300Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030
29.6%Projected job growth between 2020 and 2030
Learn what you must complete in order to be admitted to this degree program.
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