Cognate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The doctoral cognate in epidemiology and biostatistics offers qualified doctoral students in health-related fields the opportunity to acquire advanced training in epidemiologic and biostatistical research methods. This 15-credit concentration of courses gives practitioners in other health-related fields skills they can use to specialize in the epidemiology of the disorders that they study or treat, as well a credential that may enhance their ability to secure grant funding for clinical research or other research involving epidemiological analyses.

15 credits

15 Credit Cognate

Recommended order of courses: 1) and 2) HSC 683 and HSC 687 in any order, 3) HSC 685, 4) DSCI 610, 5) HSC 670

HSC 670	Health Science Research Techniques	3
HSC 683	Principles of Epidemiology 1	3
HSC 685	Principles of Epidemiology 2	3
HSC 687	Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science	3
DSCI 610	Data Analytics for Health Sciences	3

Total Credit Hours: 15