Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Health program with a specialization in Epidemiology offers a fundamental education in aspects of public health while providing an emphasis on diagnostic, prevention, and intervention methods and concepts pertaining to the study of diseases. Courses in epidemiology address the social, psychological, and physical impact of infectious diseases and how to better understand, prevent, and control them. The specialization also provides students the opportunity to apply what they have learned throughout the program to their own scientific research in the field. Topics discussed in core courses include an overview of the public health system in the U.S., communication outlets for public health, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy development and management, ethics, and research methods. Two tracks of study are available to students of this program.

What are the Prerequisites?

Prospective students of Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Health program with a specialization in Epidemiology should hold a bachelor's or master's degree.

What are the Program Requirements?

Your track of study in Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Health program with a specialization in Epidemiology determines the total number of credits you must earn to complete this program. If you pursue the Track I curriculum, you must complete 83 credits. Track II requires 111 credits. The core and specialization requirements are the same for both tracks, and both require four residencies and a dissertation.

Core Courses

• Population Health and Issues in Disease Prevention
• Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations for Public Health Leaders
• Health Informatics and Surveillance
• Economics and Financing of Public Health Systems
• Public Health Leadership and Systems Thinking
• Research Theory, Design, and Methods
• Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Writing a Prospectus

Specialization Courses

• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Advanced Biostatistics
• Advanced Epidemiology Methods
• Epidemiology Topics Seminar
• Advanced Analysis of Secondary Data

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

You could be prepared to assume a leadership role in a variety of professional settings after graduating from Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Health program with a specialization in Epidemiology. You could work in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, government health organizations, or consulting firms. Positions you could pursue include:

• Epidemiologist
• Infection control officer
• Research laboratory manager
• Director of community health programs