MSPH in Epidemiology

While this program focuses on numbers in the context of health, it is always with the knowledge that they are not just numbers and statistics but real people who are being affected – and that there is a real need for change to improve healthcare for the underserved.

This program explores the foundations of public health and how the field has developed in Western culture, how democracy and the free market affect the resources available, and how to allocate funds toward different health issues.

Our program allows you to focus on diseases that are not only seen every day but also affect people across the world. To understand how health conditions occur and who they affect, you will study specific populations – including what their cultural practices are, how and why they are affected differently, and what can be done to make a real, positive change.

By displaying attentiveness to the health and care of others, you are able to share the love of God by loving people as He has commanded you. You can seek to better understand the needs of those around you and learn how to be socially conscious while adhering to biblical principles.

Additionally, the program incorporates extensive research. Through your public health courses, you can build skills in preparation for the research process, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. You can also develop the skills for creating data visualizations, data dashboards, and data stories using different programs.

Other courses provide an overview of principles, designs, and strategies for conducting research about health among human populations. You will be introduced to Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software, and you can practice the use of SAS for managing and analyzing complex data sets. You will also collect and analyze data for your thesis proposal, prepare and write the thesis, and deliver an oral presentation.