Competencies and Learning Objectives for Master of Public Health in Global Health Epidemiology
| Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the history and key initiatives of global health, how health and development strategies interact, and the role of cross-sector organizations in global health governance and practice | EPID506 |
| 2 | Utilize health data from low- and middle-income countries to assess the global burden of disease, associated risk factors and health trends, and scope and limitations of available data | EPID506 |
| 3 | Apply the steps in developing research infrastructure for population health studies in low- and middle-income countries, including consideration of local ethics and IRB review | EPID506, EPID664 |
| 4 | Develop strategies and capacity for resolving problems that arise when conducting epidemiology studies in low- and middle-income countries | EPID664, EPID665 |
| 5 | Demonstrate contextual expertise in at least one country/region including knowledge of the structure of health systems and the public health infrastructure, as well as major public health intervention programs | EPID665, EPID506 |