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Mar 13, 2026
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MHCM 5500 - Epidemiology and Population Health
Credit Hours: 3
The first half of this session serves as an introductory course in epidemiologic methodology covering study design for investigation of both infectious and chronic diseases. Evaluation of screening programs and health services research will also be discussed. Overview of community monitoring and role of public health for outbreak investigation, natural history of infectious diseases, validity of clinical tests, and overview of data collected by states (vital statistics) as well as the role of community responsiveness (disaster and high risk preparation/Homeland Security). The second half of the course involves developing a project that addresses an identified community need. The role of Community Health Needs Assessment as part of the Affordable Care Act is included as well as methods in conducting them to comply with IRS requirements.
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