MPH: Epidemiology

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

The epidemiology master’s program at UWM is unique among national schools of public health in its emphasis on the application of epidemiologic theory and methods for promoting social justice and health equity. The integrated multidisciplinary curriculum bridges theory, research and practice to prepare students to engage in rigorous, collaborative, evidence-informed and reflexive public health practice. Through both didactic and experiential learning, students acquire foundations of applied epidemiological methods, epidemiologic data analysis, theories of social inequality, social epidemiology and community partnership building.The Epidemiology track emphasizes the application of epidemiologic theory and methods for promoting social justice and health equity. The integrated multidisciplinary curriculum bridges theory, research, and practice to prepare students to engage in rigorous, collaborative, evidence-informed and reflexive public health practice. Through both didactic and experiential learning, students acquire foundations of applied epidemiological methods, epidemiologic data analysis, theories of social inequality, social epidemiology, and community partnership building. Graduates are able to collect, analyze, and interpret epidemiological information, generate theory-driven hypotheses and research questions, and work in true collaboration with diverse community partners to create social change to improve the public’s health and reduce health inequities.

Joseph J Zilber School of Public Health