Master of Science (M.S.) Competencies - Epidemiology
Each concentration identifies competencies for each degree offered.
These competencies reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other
attributes that a student will acquire as a result of completing the
requirements for a particular degree.
Upon graduation, a student completing the M.S. curriculum in Epidemiology will be able to:
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MS-EPID1: Identify and synthesize scientific literature on clinical and public health topics in order to generate hypotheses, conclusions, and recommendations;
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MS-EPID2: Select and implement epidemiologic techniques to quantitatively assess patterns in disease occurrence;
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MS-EPID3: Develop and test a specific hypothesis using an appropriate study design and analysis plan;
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MS-EPID4: Evaluate strengths and limitations of health data for public health research and/or practice;
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MS-EPID5: Design and implement data quality control and management methods during data collection and/or analysis;
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MS-EPID6: Appropriately analyze and interpret epidemiologic data to extend the current knowledge of public health research or practice; and
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MS-EPID7: Discuss study findings and their implications with professional audiences.
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