Public Health in Epidemiology Masters

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Required Courses
Foundations Courses
PH 675One Health2
PH 704Public Health Management and Policy3
PH 706Essentials of Epidemiology3
PH 712Public Health Research Methods3
PH 731Biostatistics3
PH 741Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health3
PH 745Community Health Leadership3
PH 789Integrative Learning Experience1
PH 794Practicum3
Specialization Courses
PH 750Epidemiologic Methods I2
PH 752Epidemiologic Methods II2
PH 753Public Health Surveillance2
PH 754Health Survey Research2
Experiential Courses
Emphasis Areas
Select at least one emphasis areas listed below10
Total Credits42

Management of Infectious Diseases

PH 735Principles of Infectious Disease Management I3
PH 736Principles of Infectious Disease Management II3
Elective Credits4
Total Credits10

Maternal and Child Health

PH 781Foundations of Maternal and Child Health3
PH 782Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology2
PH 785Women's Health2
or PH 761 Injury Prevention
Elective Credits3-4
Total Credits10-11

Health Promotion

PH 722Applied Community Health3
PH 725Promoting Health through Policy, System and Environment3
Elective Credits4
Total Credits10

General Elective

Elective Credits10
Total Credits10

  • For PH 794 Applied Practice Experience, students cannot receive credit for past work experience.

Admission and Application Requirements

Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition to these requirements, the following are required:

  1. Completion of both the SOPHAS application AND NDSU Graduate School application.
  2. A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
  3. An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
  4. All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. 
  • This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada;
  • An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS;
  • A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
  • Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center’s Intensive Level 112

5. Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation

  • Written Statement of Purpose and Goals - Submit a two-page statement describing your reasons for pursuing an MPH, your public health interest areas, and your career goals. Describe any education, skills, or relevant experience that has prepared you for graduate education in public health. In addition, highlight any personal qualities, characteristics, or abilities that will enable you to be successful in achieving your career goals.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)