Overview
The Minor in Applied Epidemiology, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, is designed for students interested in science and health with an opportunity to enhance their skillset obtained from an undergraduate program in public health and other science-related undergraduate programs. Students in the 18-credit minor will expand their knowledge and abilities in the application of epidemiologic and statistical methods, tools and frameworks focusing on evidence-based findings, and best practices. Students will understand how to investigate, detect and address population- and community-level health issues. The minor consists of 6 undergraduate courses (2 required; 4 electives).
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
To declare this minor, contact:
Laura Windisch, Last Names A-K
laura.windisch@temple.edu
Brianna Boyd, Last Names L-Z
brianna.boyd@temple.edu
Requirements
The requirements for the minor in Applied Epidemiology are:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
EPBI 2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
EPBI 3101 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
Elective Courses | ||
Choose four from the following: | 12 | |
Public Health Beyond Borders | ||
EPBI 2305 | ||
Epidemiology 360: Determinants, Disease and Health-related Outcomes | ||
Applied Survey Methods | ||
Introduction to Statistical Computing | ||
EPBI 3209 | ||
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | ||
Census Analysis with GIS | ||
GIS for Health Data Analysis | ||
Environmental GIS | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |