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MPH and MS Programs in Epidemiology

UPDATED AUGUST 2012

Department Of Epidemiology Mailman School of Public Health Building 722 West 168th Street, 7th Floor Columbia University Department Chair Dr. Sandro Galea Director of Masters Program and Chair of Masters Committee Dr. Anne Paxton Mailman School of Public Health 5th Floor, Room 507 Tel: 212.304.6374 | Email: ap428@columbia.edu Associate Director for Academic Programs Liliane Zaretsky Mailman School of Public Health 7th Floor, Room 728 Tel: 212.305.9410 | Email: lz3@columbia.edu Department Fax: 212.305.9413 mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/epidemiology facebook.com/cuepidemiology twitter.com/cuepidemiology

WELCOME, AND A GUIDE TO THESE GUIDELINES

Dear masters students, Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology! We are delighted to welcome the current cohort of trainees, and are deeply committed to assuring that each one of you has an optimal educational experience in the Department of Epidemiology. Our masters degree offerings are designed to prepare students for careers in a wide array of public health research and service settings. Our students are provided the skills to design, conduct, interpret and apply research into the causes, prevention, and control of human disease towards the ultimate goal of improving the publics health. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of methods of epidemiological research and is enriched by additional courses on a large range of important disease outcomes, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and cancer, and on factors that may be important in disease causation, such as genetics, nutrition, and influence of the social and physical environment. A quick overview of the information presented in this guide:

In Section I we list the four masters degree offerings in the Department of Epidemiology, with brief descriptions of each. These descriptions reference specific components of the overall masters program, including coursework, certificate, practicum, and thesis. In Section II we describe components of the masters program, and include a snapshot of how these program components correspond to each of the four degree offerings. Section II provides a listing of the 20 certificate programs open to Epidemiology students, with links to the corresponding webpages that describe course requirements for Epidemiology students. We also provide full copies of the 6 certificates that are housed within the Department of Epidemiology. Section III provides information about the key sources of support and advice for masters students and describes resources and activities designed to optimize your educational experience in the Department.

It is our sincere hope that these guidelines will enable our students to have an optimal educational experience in the Department of Epidemiology. As such, we welcome and encourage any suggestions for their improvement. My very best wishes, Anne Paxton Director, Masters Program in Epidemiology

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Section I.

Masters degree programs in Epidemiology . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. Columbia Master of Public Health (MPH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Accelerated MPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. Master of Science (MS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Executive MS
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Section II. Elements of the masters degree, explained

1. Snapshot of degree requirements 3. The interdisciplinary core

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2. A note about advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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4. The methods sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5. Additional course requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6. Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7. Department seminars, symposia and grand rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8. The practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9. The masters thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section III. Resources and special activities for masters students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1. Questions or concerns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. The EPIC fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. Department socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4. For Students: A Guide to Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendices Appendix 1: General learning objectives of the masters degree program at the Mailman School of Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Appendix 2: Detailed course requirements for a sampling of certificate programs . . . . . . 20

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Masters degree offerings in the Department of Epidemiology
The Department of Epidemiology offers four Masters degree programs:

Columbia Masters in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology Accelerated MPH in Epidemiology Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology Executive MS in Epidemiology

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The Columbia MPH Program in Epidemiology

Completed in: 2 years Includes: Certificate in one of 20 school-wide programs The Columbia MPH program offers an integrated interdisciplinary school-wide curriculum in which students select one of 24 Certificates that provides a secondary area of expertise in addition to students departmental focus, in this case, Epidemiology. Students take the interdisciplinary core courses in the fall semester of their first year, and the bulk of the methods sequence (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) courses in the spring semester. With the exception of students undertaking the Global Health Certificate, most students will undertake a practicum during the summer between years one and two. Most of the certificate courses are taken in the second year, during which time the students will also write a masters thesis that brings together skills and approaches from the Epidemiology methods and content from the Certificate.

DISCIPLINE

PRACTICUM

DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

SUMMER

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The Accelerated MPH in Epidemiology

Completed in: 1 year The Accelerated MPH is designed for highly motivated professionals seeking to enhance their careers with a degree in public health. The curriculum is similar to the two year MPH but completed at a faster, more demanding pace. The curriculum provides the broad, systemic understanding, critical thinking skills, and leadership training needed to tackle todays complex public health problems and work effectively with a variety of professional settings. Candidates for the Accelerated MPH will have one of these qualifications:

A doctoral degree (such as an MD, DDS, PhD, JD, DNSc, EdD, etc.) A nearly completed doctoral degree (within 24 months of completion) A Masters degree (such as an MS, MA, MBA, MSN) and at least 5 years related work experience

Students will take the integrated core courses and one substantive epidemiology course in the fall semester. In the spring semester students will complete the ISP, take Leadership and Critical Thinking, the methods sequence (with the exception of Epi III) and two additional substantive epidemiology courses. Epidemiology III will be completed in the first summer session. Students will undertake a practicum part time during the spring and/or the summer in order to complete all degree requirements in one year. Given the time constraints of the degree, a Masters thesis is not required.

DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE

DISCIPLINE

CORE

LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE

PRACTICUM

SEMESTER 1 FALL

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The MS in Epidemiology
Completed in: 2 years The Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology is a research degree, usually undertaken by individuals who hold another graduate or professional degree in a related discipline such as MD, DDS, DO, MSN, or PhD. The program is designed to provide trainees with a command of major concepts and techniques in epidemiology as well as a solid foundation in biostatistics. Students will learn the skills necessary to develop testable hypotheses and design research projects, from clinical trials to broad population studies. Graduates of the program often go on to become independent researchers. While the competencies achieved through the MS program are the same as those for students enrolled in the MPH program, MS students concentrate on research methodology specific to the discipline of epidemiology, are exempted from the practicum and have fewer required courses to take.

The Executive MS in Epidemiology

Completed in: 22 months (one three-day weekend per month) The Executive MS in Epidemiology (cuexecmsepi.org) is designed to provide working professionals with the additional knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to advance in their current position or turn their career in a new direction. Executive MS students are highly motivated professionals who work in health departments, academic settings, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and other healthcare settings in the US and abroad. With a weekend class schedule, the program is tailored to accommodate the professional and family obligations of our students. Classes are held one long weekend (Friday-Sunday except for the last semester of the program) per month for 22 months. Faculty advisors are available on the weekends that classes meet, and by phone or email throughout the month. Like our standard MS, the Executive MS will provide trainees with a command of major concepts and techniques in epidemiology as well as a solid foundation in biostatistics. Students will learn the skills necessary to develop testable hypotheses and design research projects, from clinical trials to broad population studies. Executive MS students are exempted from the practicum requirement. They are not required to attend departmental seminars, although students are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend as many seminars as possible over the two years.

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The elements of the masters degree, explained

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DEGREE COLUMBIA MPH MS ExECUTIvE MS

A snapshot of degree requirements

The table below provides a snapshot of the requirements for each degree, and the pages that follow provide more detail about each element depicted in the table.

I NTER DI S CI P L I NARY CO R E YES

METHODS S EQUEN C E YES

A DDITION A L REQUIRED C OURSES CERTIFICATE CoURSES

THESIS

PRACTIC UM

SEM I NARS

YES

YES

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ACCELERATED MPH

YES

YES

3 SUbSTAnTIvE EPIDEMIoloGY CoURSES

no

YES

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no, MS STUDEnTS TAkE An InTRoDUCToRY EPIDEMIoloGY CoURSE AnD An InTRoDUCToRY bIoSTATISTICS CoURSE no, MS STUDEnTS TAkE An InTRoDUCToRY EPIDEMIoloGY CoURSE AnD An InTRoDUCToRY bIoSTATISTICS CoURSE

YES

2 SUbSTAnTIvE EPIDEMIoloGY CoURSES AnD 1 ElECTIvE

YES

no

18

YES

3 ADvAnCED METHoDS CoURSES

YES

no

EnCoURAGED bUT noT REQUIRED

A note about advising in the Department of Epidemiology

Incoming Epidemiology masters students are all assigned a faculty adviser. Students are strongly encouraged to set up an introductory meeting with their advisors in the very first month of their first semester, and to follow up with additional meetings in the first semester or very early in the second to discuss thesis ideas. The faculty adviser can assist the student in finding a data set for the thesis and a thesis reader who is familiar with the topic the student wants to address.

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The interdisciplinary core

The interdisciplinary core includes courses taken during the fall semester of the first year that fall within five groupings called Studios. The five studios are Foundations of Public Health, the Biological and Environmental Determinants of Health, Social, Behavioral and Structural Determinants of Health, Health Systems, and Methods for Research Design and Evaluation. Students will be separated into groups of twenty with a faculty member for a discussion-based course entitled Integration of Science and Practicum, which continues into the spring semester of the first year. Finally, students will take, in their spring semester, a course on Leadership and Innovation.

The methods sequence

Completed in: 2 years The methods sequence is a central feature of all the MPH and MS degrees offered by the Department of Epidemiology. For Epidemiology students, most of the methods sequence will be taken in the spring semester of year one, although students will take Epidemiology III in the fall of the second year or the summer between years one and two. The methods sequence consists of a series of essential epidemiology and biostatistics methodology courses that provide an increasingly honed understanding of the tools and skills required to function as an epidemiologist. The methods sequence includes the courses listed below:

P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation in the integrated core (MPH students) OR P6400 Epi I: Principles of Epidemiology (MS and Executive MS students) P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation in the integrated core (MPH students) OR P6103 Biostats I: Introduction to Biostatistics (MS and Executive MS students) P8438 Epi II: Design and Conduct of Observational Epidemiology P8400 Epi III: Applied Epidemiologic Analysis P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data P8483 Applications of Epidemiologic Research Methods I

Recommended:

P8100 Applied Regression

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Additional course requirements

Masters students in each degree program have additional course requirements beyond the methods sequence.

Students enrolled in the Columbia MPH will be working towards a certificate. Each certificate has its own set of required courses and students must follow the certificate guidelines to know which courses are required. Certificate course information is provided later in these Guidelines. Students in the Accelerated MPH will take three substantive epidemiology courses chosen from the list below. Students in the standard MS program must take two substantive epidemiology courses and an elective course from any department across the Mailman School. All substantive courses offered within the Department of Epidemiology are below. Students in the Executive MS program will take three advanced methods courses in addition to the standard methods sequence:

P8100 Applied Regression P9489 Applications of Epidemiology Research Methods II P9400 Critical Thinking in Epidemiology

Substantive Courses
The substantive epidemiology courses listed below are available for students to take as electives or, in some cases, as required courses (for particular certificates). The courses focus on the epidemiology of specific diseases or issues in or aspects of epidemiology. For course descriptions, please visit: mailman.columbia.edu/academics/courses?dept=Epidemiology

P8401 Pharmaco-epidemiology P8493 Lifecourse Epidemiology P8403 Nutritional Epidemiology P8404 Epidemiology and Genetics of Aging P8405 Genetics in Epidemiology P8406 Infectious Disease Epidemiology P8410 Reading Seminar for Psychiatric Epidemiology I P8411 Reading Seminar in Psychiatric Epidemiology II P8414 Cancer Epidemiology P8417 Selected Problems in Measurement P8421 Clinical Psychiatry for Epidemiology and Public Health

P8430 Public Health Surveillance P8422 Perinatal Epidemiology P8432 Environmental Epidemiology P8440 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases P8442 Epidemiology and Control of Tuberculosis P8450 Clinical Epidemiology P8465 Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS P8469 Epidemiology of Malaria P8470 Epi of Alcohol and Drug Problems P8471 Social Epidemiology P8475 Topics in Emerging

Infectious Diseases

P8477 Epidemic Modeling for Infectious Disease Epidemiology P8486 Applying Epi Methods to CAM P9493 Topics in the Epidemiology of Neurological Disorders P8499 Field Methods in Epidemiology P8307 Molecular Epidemiology [taught through the EHS Department] P8301 Gene Environment Interactions in Human Development [EHS] P8679 Investigative Methods in Humanitarian Emergencies [Population and Family Health]

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The certificate
Every student in the two-year Columbia MPH program enrolls in a certificate program which provides training in a focused area of expertisein addition to the students departmental disciplineand leads to a Columbia University approved credential. The certificate programs have been developed in consultation with public health employers and other key stakeholders and reflect todays most sought-after skills and knowledge. Detailed information on all certificate programs is available online. Students taking the Columbia MPH within the Department of Epidemiology are able to select a certificate from 20 of the 24 school-wide certificate programs. These are listed below, along with the link to the relevant webpage with course requirements for Epidemiology students.

Advanced Epidemiology Applied biostatistics Child, Youth, and Family Health Climate & Health Comparative Effectiveness outcomes Research Demography Environmental Health Policy Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases

Global Health Health & Human Rights Health Management Health of an Aging Society Health Policy & Practice History, Ethics, & law Infectious Disease Epidemiology Public Health & Humanitarian Assistance

Public Health Informatics Public Health Research Methods Sexuality, Sexual, & Reproductive Health Social Determinants of Health
Hard copy examples of course requirements for six certificates can be found in Appendix 2

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The practicum
MPH students in the Department of Epidemiology undertake an epidemiologically-relevant practicum (mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/epidemiology/academics/masterspracticum) in a public health setting where they receive hands-on mentored experience. Students choose between practicum opportunities in New York City, in institutions throughout the United States, as well as in settings overseas. The standard Epidemiology practicum is the equivalent of two months of full time work (at least 280 hours) although some students with considerable prior work experience will be able to fulfill the practicum requirement with fewer hours (140 hours) at the discretion of the practicum director. Undergraduate internships are not counted as prior work experience. The majority of students undertake their practicum during the summer between their first and second years, although there are exceptions. Many studentsparticularly accelerated MPH studentswill want to begin the practicum part time in the spring and continue through the summer. Epidemiology MPH students in the Global Health Certificate are required to undertake a six months practicum in an overseas setting, usually from July through December. The objective of the practicum experience is to provide an opportunity for students to develop epidemiology and general public health competencies (students will be required to address competencies outlined by the American Schools of Public Health, (asph.org/userfiles/ AJPHSept08_Development_MPH_Core_Competency_Model.pdf) and to practice and extend skills acquired through their course work. Columbia MPH students who are on campus during the fall semester of the second year (not Accelerated MPH students who will have graduated or students in the Global Health Certificate program who will still be overseas) will be required to complete an abstract of their practicum experience and participate in the Epidemiology Masters Day by making an oral or poster presentation. Epidemiology MPH students are assisted through the practicum preparation process by Epidemiology faculty member and director of the practicum program, Dr. Joyce Pressley (with the exception of students in the Global Health Certificate). In the fall semester, Epidemiology MPH students will complete certifications in CITI Human Subjects Protection and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (mailman.columbia.edu/academicdepartments/epidemiology/masters-practicum/other-resources), a practicum advising survey and attend the Epidemiology practicum seminar series. The seminar series prepares the students for the practicum by introducing them to the overall process, placement options, search strategies and tips for preparing a competitive application and optimizing their practicum performance. The Global Health Certificate students have their own pre-practicum seminars led by Dr. Anne Paxton in the spring semester of year one. Additional practicum seminars are organized and led by the school on select topics. Prior to beginning the practicum, all students complete a practicum agreement form detailing the scope, duration, and supervision of practicum activities. Upon practicum completion, the student and mentor complete an evaluation. Faculty level practicum advising is available beginning in the fall semester and continuing as needed through completion of the practicum.

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Masters thesis
The masters thesis is the culmination of the students educational experience at Mailman. Ideally, students will begin to seek out and become involved with faculty with whom they have common research interests in their first year. The students faculty adviser can be helpful in identifying a faculty reader and in thinking through the identification of the research question and dataset. During the spring of the first year, the student will identify a topic, which should be an important, answerable scientific question, as well as a thesis advisor or first reader who will mentor the student through the thesis process. The first reader should be a faculty member from the department. Students have the option of a second reader, frequently someone associated with practicum or the thesis data, who will provide additional support and confer with the first reader on the thesis grade. The second reader can be any researcher with a doctoral degree, either someone from the Mailman community or someone outside the institution. The thesis data set should be from an epidemiologic study large enough to analyze using standard epidemiologic statistical methods. Students often use faculty members datasets, publicly available datasets, or data from a practicum site if it is suitable for thesis work, although the thesis and practicum do not have to be linked. Columbia University policy on research by students requires that all thesis projects be submitted for IRB approval prior to beginning data analysis. (Students who are working with publicly available datasets should check in with Dr. Joyce Pressley prior to preparing an IRB submission.) The first reader for the thesis should be identified by August of the second year. The student and thesis readers agree on the hypothesis and specific aims of the thesis in September. The IRB is submitted in late September or early October to ensure that approval is granted with sufficient time to permit exploratory data analysis. The first half of the thesis is completed in the fall semester of the second year, and the thesis is finalized in the spring with April 15 as the deadline for the final thesis. Two courses have been designed to assist students in the thesis process. Masters Thesis in Epidemiology I (P9419) is offered in the fall of the second year, and P9420 Masters Thesis in Epidemiology II (P9420) in the spring. Students in the Global Health Certificate are not able to take Masters Thesis I in person because they are overseas, but have access to course materials via Courseworks and are expected to follow along and return from their placement with data and readers in hand prepared to complete the thesis by April 15 of the second semester. Columbia MPH students in interdisciplinary certificate programs may propose an alternative thesis format commensurate with interdisciplinary learning. Alternative thesis formats will be considered on case-by-case basis. This will allow for a harmonization of the thesis across departments for interdisciplinary certificates. Accelerated MPH students are not required to write a Masters thesis. The thesis program is under the direction of Dr. Joyce Pressley (jp376@columbia.edu).

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Department sponsored seminars, grand rounds, and symposia

Students are encouraged to attend as many departmental, CUEGR and cluster seminars as possible to obtain a broad understanding of current topics and debates in epidemiology today. A specific number of seminars is required for each degree (for example, 18 over a two year period for the Columbia MPH) as outlined in the table on page 7.

Department Seminars are held monthly and showcase the research and work being done by faculty and students in the Department. Seminars are held on Fridays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Hess Commons. The Columbia University Epidemiology Grand Rounds (CUEGRs) is a monthly lecture series hosting global leaders in epidemiology who share their groundbreaking work with the Departments faculty and students, as well as with the Columbia community at-large. CUEGR lectures present a broad range of topics and foster academic exchange around key issues in epidemiology. In addition, the series helps forge important links between the Department and leading figures and programs in epidemiology throughout the world. All events, which are open to the public, consist of a 60-minute lecture followed by a 30-minute discussion period, in which audience members are encouraged to participate. Moreover, speakers are invited to spend the day at Columbia with ample time to engage faculty and students prior to the lecture. This intimate format maximizes the experience for both guests and Mailman School participants and can include visits with journal clubs and other groups on campus, lunch, etc. CUEGR lectures are held on Wednesday from 4:005:30 p.m. in the 8th Floor Auditorium, unless otherwise indicated. The Department of Epidemiology is organized into six clusters, each of which has regularly scheduled Cluster Seminars for faculty and students. The six clusters include Epidemiology Innovation, Social Epidemiology, Lifecourse Epidemiology, Psych-Neuro Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Chronic Disease Epidemiology.

In addition to the regularly scheduled seminars, the Department sponsors several formal, fullday symposia each year. Columbia University Epidemiology Scientific Symposia (CUESS) bring the best minds in our field together for a full day of discussions on the most pressing health questions of our time. Students are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the symposia Schedule information on all seminars and symposia is available on the Department of Epidemiology Events page (mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/epidemiology/ news-and-events) as well the Mailman School calendar web page (mailman.columbia.edu/ events). In addition, all events are announced weekly in the Department Chairs monthly email to students.

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Resources and special activities for masters students

Questions or concerns?
In the Department of Epidemiology, the faculty and administrative leaders of the masters program are available to address the concerns of masters students, academic or otherwise. Ms. Liliane Zaretsky Associate Director of Academic Programs in Epidemiology Office: Room 728 on the 7th floor of the Allan Rosenfield Building Phone: 212.305.9410 Email: lz3@columbia.edu Dr. Anne Paxton Director of Masters Program and Chair of Masters Office: Room 507 on the 5th floor of the Allan Rosenfield Building Phone: 212.304.6374 Email: ap428@columbia.edu Department Chair Dr. Sandro Galea holds Chairs Open House events during the fall and spring semesters. All trainees are welcome and encouraged to attend. Chairs Open Houses are designed to provide an opportunity for students to interact with Dr. Galea and to raise specific questions and concerns. Additional resources outside of the department are listed below:

Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

The OSA assists students as they navigate their academic programs. From orientation to graduation, the office monitors academic progress, assists with registration-related questions, develops co-curricular programming to enhance student life, and assists students who encounter any academic or personal obstacles along the way. mailman.columbia.edu/students/ student-academics.

The Office of Disability Services

The Department of Epidemiology works closely with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to facilitate equal access for students, including coordination of reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. ODS works with students with all types of disabilities, including physical, learning, sensory, psychological, AD/HD, and chronic medical conditions. ODS also provides assistance to students with temporary injuries and illnesses. The Epidemiology Department is committed to a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The department wishes to enable students with disabilities to fully realize their potential, recognizing their abilities and independence while supporting reasonable accommodation, maintaining equal access and preserving their confidentiality, in line with the spirit and provisions of the amended Americans with Disabilities Act.

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To register with the Office of Disability Services, students must complete a Graduate Application for Accommodations and Services and submit documentation of their disability. The application and guidelines for disability documentation are available online at health.columbia.edu/oDS and at the ODS office. Students are encouraged to register with the Office of Disability Services at the time of their matriculation at Columbia University although they may do so later if appropriate. Review of requests for accommodation and disability documentation may take two to three weeks to complete. Students are eligible to receive reasonable accommodations only once the entire registration process is complete. For more information, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 212.854.2388 or disability@columbia.edu.

Center for Student Wellness

The purpose of the Center for Student Wellness (CSW) works to promote health and enhance learning by addressing health-related barriers to academic success. The Center offers a wide range of services for students in the Health Sciences including counseling and mental health consultation and treatment. The CSW assures confidentiality and does not report the names of visitors to the office and will not act without permission, except in cases of imminent serious risk to individual safety, or if required by law. Located at 107 Bard Hall, the CSW is open Monday through Friday by appointment and also maintains walk-in hours. Services provided by the CSW are free to CUMC students. For more information, call them at 212.304.5564 (email student wellness@columbia.edu) or see their website at cumc.columbia.edu/students/ wellness/aboutcsw.html.

Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office, whose director is Marsha Wagner, is another excellent source for thoughtful and confidential advice regarding challenges or conflicts that are not resolving that includes academic issues. More information can be found at columbia.edu/cu/ombuds. The office has drop in hours or an appointment can be made by calling 212.843.1234.

Student Services for Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct

The newly introduced Student Services for Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct is designed to support students facing inappropriate behavior based on sex and/or gender discrimination that may or may not be sexual in nature. Their website contains information on resources, on policy and on how to get advice. It can be accessed at columbia.edu/cu/dpsa and they can be contacted at 212.854.1717.

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The EPIC Fund

The EPIC Fund was created using the revenue generated by the Epidemiology and Population Health Summer Institute at Columbia University (EPIC) and other Departmental gifts. It is a funding source for Department trainees pursuing research and training opportunities beyond those covered by their standard tuition. Potential uses for the EPIC fund include but are not limited to:

travel for conferences; priority will be given to trainees who are presenting findings at professional meetings purchase of ebooks, datasets, or samples for a study tuition for specific training needs, such as short courses, workshops, and training in software packages or lab techniques research related items that will contribute to the trainees research (for example, data collection)

There are three EPIC funding cycles: applications will be accepted on January 30, May 30, and September 30 each year.

EPIC Fund detailed description

mailman.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/EPIC_Fund_description.pdf

EPIC Fund application

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Epidemiology Department Socials

The Department of Epidemiology sponsors four Socials each year to celebrate holidays, honor achievements, and to bring faculty, staff, and students together in a festive setting. Socials are excellent opportunities for students to mingle with faculty and engage in the life of the Department. Of particular interest is our Masters Student Day held each fall, in which all secondyear masters students make an oral or poster presentation on their practicum experiences.

For Students: A Guide to Everything

Each summer, the Department publishes a special issue of Two by Two, our bi-monthly newsletter. Entitled For Students: A Guide to Everything, it provides comprehensive information about degree offerings, special educational programs, the intellectual and administrative structure of the Department, resources available on campus, a guide to neighborhood eateries, suggested NYC activities, and more.

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Upon satisfactory completion of the MPH degree, all graduates will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge and skills base in the core areas of public health, with particular emphasis in a selected field of public health, and will be able to:

Apply statistical methods of estimation and hypothesis testing and explain the applications of probability and inference, descriptive and inferential methodologies, and correlation and regression for the purpose of analyzing public health research data Analyze how environmental contaminants (chemical, physical, and other exposures) interact with biological systems and their effect on human populations for the purpose of evaluating risk reduction strategies Apply epidemiologic methods to the measurement of disease rates, prevention of infectious diseases, and the development and evaluation of health programs and policies Assess the impact on health policy options of social, political, technological, economic, and cultural forces and apply organizational management techniques to address organizational challenges to providing healthcare Examine public health issues and responses from a social and behavioral sciences perspective and explain social, cultural, political, economic, and behavioral determinants of disparities in health status among populations

Explain the linkages between public health problems and other societal issues (public policy, environmental contexts, health disparities, reproductive health, population shifts, etc.) Analyze public health research studies in order to critique analytic methods, evaluation reports, policy papers, and other professional documents to identify strengths, weaknesses and potential impact on public health challenges Apply the basic concepts of human biology (immune system, DNA, the neurological system, etc.) to inform understanding of various impacts of illness, the environment, and genetics on human health Understand, discuss, and challenge different perspectives on what constitutes scientific inquiry, the norms of science, and the roles of paradigms in shaping the evolution of science in order to apply questions to the limits of validity and interpretability of information and data and explaining sources of uncertainty in scientific results Apply a systems approach to identifying and implementing appropriate policy and interventions to addressing the complex molecular, biological, and social system interactions causing disease and other public health problems

Explain and analyze the linkages between social, historical, cultural, economic and political changes associated with globalization and the key health problems of the early 21st century, including globalization as a key determinant of health and the varied burden of disease across nations Understand the essential role that program planning, design, and evaluation plays with improving public health decision-making and practice. Interact effectively and collaboratively with both diverse individuals and communities to produce or impact an intended public health outcome Effectively lead and communicate a shared vision of the future by championing solutions to organizational and community challenges Demonstrate ethical choices, values and professional practices implicit in public health decisions Communicate effectively (in oral and written formats) about public health policy, research, findings, and their implications to a variety of audiences Demonstrate a breadth and depth of professional knowledge and skills for effective practice in their selected field of study

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Certificate: Advanced Epidemiology

The Certificate in Advanced Epidemiology provides MPH students from the Department of Epidemiology with expertise as a general epidemiologist with a good grounding in epidemiologic methods that they can apply across an array of substantive areas. Upon completion of the certificate program these students will be able to understand the role of epidemiology in public health, critically analyze problems for which an epidemiologic perspective is particularly germane, and understand and apply epidemiologic methods to design valid studies to address these problems.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

SUMMER

SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts P9419 Masters Thesis: 2pts P8499 Field Methods in Epidemiology: 3pts P8100 Applied Regression I: 3pts Advanced Epidemiology Selective: 3pts (fall or spring)

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt P8110 Applied Regression II P8417 Selected problems of measurement in epidemiology: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts (Any substantive epidemiology course, fall or spring)

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Possible Advanced Epidemiology Certificate Electives:

P9405 History of Epidemiology and Epi Methods P8405 Genetics in Epidemiology P8477 Epi Modeling for Infectious Disease P9489 Application of Epidemiologic Research Methods II

Admissions Eligibility
The Advanced Epidemiology certificate is open only to Columbia MPH students enrolled in the Epidemiology department. The program requires applicants to have taken one semester of calculus and score at least 700 on the Quantitative Reasoning Section of the GRE.

Relevant Advanced Epidemiology Certificate links

Epidemiology and Population Health Summer Institute at Columbia University cuepisummer.org Epidemiology Grand Rounds mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/epidemiology/upcoming-events/columbia-university-epidemiology-grand-rounds

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Aravind Pillai ap2664@columbia.edu 212.342.0179 Faculty Lead Mary Beth Terry, Associate Professor Epidemiology mt146@columbia.edu

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Certificate: Epidemiology of Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases account for 6 of the top 7 causes of death in the United States according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From cardiovascular disease to diabetes to cancer and pulmonary disease, chronic diseases claim far more lives than such infectious diseases as pneumonia and influenza. And as the population ages, the burden of these diseases is only likely to increase. The same is true overseas and, increasingly, in developing countries. The Certificate in the Epidemiology of Chronic Disease provides students with a deep grounding in epidemiologic methodologies to better understand these complex diseases. Students will also have access to the vast network of Mailman School faculty working at the forefront of chronic disease prevention and treatment in areas such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Courses will explore how chronic diseases tend to share certain characteristics, such as generally longer latencies and etiologies that stem heavily from lifestyle and social factors, including tobacco use, obesity, and lack of physical activity. Coursework will use methodological approaches common to research on chronic disease, such as case-control studies and cohort studies, biomarkers, and genetics, to investigate topics. In addition, students will undertake research projects both as part of their masters thesis work and to have the experience of working and perhaps publishing with the outstanding chronic disease faculty.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

SUMMER

SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5 pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts P8415 Chronic Disease Epidemiology: 3pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts P9419 Masters Thesis: 2pts P8414 Cancer Epidemiology: 3 pts P8405 Genetic Epidemiology: 3 pts

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt Certificate Elective: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

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Possible Epidemiology of Chronic Disease Certificate Electives:

P8401 Drug Safety P8432 Environmental Epidemiology P8441 Chronic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention P8450 Clinical Epidemiology P8486 CAM and Epidemiology P8403 Nutritional Epidemiology P8404 Epidemiology of Genetics and Aging P8440 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases P9493 Neuro-Epidemiology P8316 Asthma, Allergic Disease and the Environment P8319 Biological Markers of Chemical Exposure P8307 Molecular Epidemiology

other recommended courses

P8750 Race and Health P8745 Social and Economic Determinants of Health P8108 Survival Analysis

Admissions Eligibility
The Epidemiology certificate is open only to Columbia MPH students enrolled in the Department of Epidemiology.

Relevant Epidemiology of Chronic Disease Certificate links

Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center hiccc.columbia.edu NIEHS Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/centers/niehs-center-environmental-health Epidemiology Grand Rounds mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/epidemiology/upcoming-events/columbia-university-epidemiology-grand-rounds

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Aravind Pillai ap2664@columbia.edu 212.342.0179 Faculty Lead Al Neugut, Professor of Epidemiology ain1@columbia.edu

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Certificate: Global Health

Building on our facultys extensive history of global health research and service programs the Global Health Certificate offers students the breadth of coursework and skills needed to successfully operate in the international public health arena. Drawing from courses across departments as well as other schools at the University, the programs interdisciplinary focus steeps students in traditional global health priorities such as poverty reduction, maternal health, prevention of neonatal and child mortality, infectious diseases, environmental sanitation, and access to safe drinking water, while also addressing new priorities including urbanization, rising rates of chronic diseases and obesity, climate change, aging populations, global mental health, and the health consequences of conflict. Students will be equipped to address health problems that transcend borders due to globalization and increasing migration. A six-month practicum experience working overseas enables students to apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

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SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5 pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts P6811 Priorities in Global Health: 3pts P8881-Pre-practicum seminar: 0.5 pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts International Practicum

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt P8820 Advanced topics in Global Health: 3pts P8885 Post-practicum Seminar: 0.5pts Certificate Elective: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

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Possible Global Health Certificate Electives:

P8304 Public Health Impacts of Climate Change P8311 Basic and Applied Nutritional Science: Emerging Global Issues P8371 GIS for Public Health P9320 Water and Infectious Diseases P8403 Nutritional Epidemiology P8406 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases I P8415 Chronic Disease Epidemiology P8422 Perinatal Epidemiology P8430 Public Health Surveillance P8441 Chronic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention P8442 Epidemiology and Control of Tuberculosis P8469 Epidemiology of Malaria P8465 Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS P8471 Social Epidemiology P8475 Topics in Emerging Infectious Diseases P8486 Applying Epidemiologic Methods to Complementary and Alternative Medicine P8507 Health and International Development: Institutions, Policies and Politics P8539 Health and Health Systems in Low Income Countries P8575 Cross-National Health Policy and Management P8577 Health Policy in the Global Context P6615 Demographic Methods and Principles P8612 Eliminating Pediatric AIDS: Towards a Global Approach P8620 Protection of Children in Disaster and War P8625 Communicable Disease in Complex Emergencies P8628 Public Health Aspects of Child Health P8639 Gender-Based Violence in Complex Emergencies P8640 Methods in Program Evaluation P8642 Health Assessment, Program Design, Program Monitoring in Emergencies P8653 Vaccines: From Biology to Policy P8659 Fundamentals of Health Care Systems in Developing Countries P8670 Training for Public Health Programs P8671 The Globalization of Motherhood: Declining Birthrates and the Deconstruction of Biology & Care P8673 Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations P8675 Health Systems Approach to Maternal Mortality P8676 Epidemiological Methods for Measuring Human Rights Abuses P8679 Investigative Methods in Complex Emergencies P8683 Psychosocial and Mental Health Issues in Forced Migration P8685 Migration and Health Global and Local Perspectives P8687 Public Health and Humanitarian Action P8692 Law, Policy, and Human Rights P8690 Accountability in Humanitarian Aid P9630 Applying Ethical and Human Rights Principles in Public Health

P8601 Public Health Program Planning P8610 SRH and HIV/AIDS: Clinical, Policy and Program Perspectives P8725 Global AIDS Policy P8739 Global Health, Human Rights, and Ethics P8741 Structural Approaches in Global Health P8745 Social and Economic Determinants of Health P8757 The Global Politics of Aging: Historical & Policy Perspectives P8793 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

Admissions Eligibility
The Global Health certificate is available to Columbia MPH students enrolled in Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences. Applicants for this certificate must apply at the time of application to the School. Note that the program requires a six-month overseas practicum that applicants must agree to undertake. Preference will also be given to candidates with at least 1 years international work experience.

Relevant Global Health Certificate links

ICAP, Columbia University columbia-icap.org The Averting Maternal Death and Disability Program amddprogram.org

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Aravind Pillai ap2664@columbia.edu 212.342.0179 Faculty Lead Anne Paxton, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Population and Family health ap428@columbia.edu

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Certificate: Health of an Aging Society

Meeting the needs of our aging society is one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. Strong public health leadership will be crucial to map the societal implications of aging, structure effective public health policies and programs to address the well-being and welfare of aging populations, and ensure that our collective future will benefit from the longevity we each hope to enjoy. The Health of an Aging Society Certificate will offer graduates an ecological approach to aging and comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives on aging in societies. As an aging society is often framed as a negative problem, the curriculum will consider ways to frame a rights-oriented perspective to policies and programs for older persons. Classes drawn from Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management and Sociomedical Sciences will introduce the major social, cultural, developmental and economic factors contributing to health and illness in aging populations. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the epidemiology of aging including major geriatric syndromes and co-morbidities as risk factors for adverse outcomes. Students will have the flexibility to pursue electives within the program whether his/her interests are research- methods, substantive topics on aging or age-related diseases, programming or policies specific to aging.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

SUMMER

SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5 pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts P9419 Masters Thesis: 2pts P8404 Epidemiology of Aging: 3pts P8701 Social Dimensions of Aging: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt P8757 The Global Politics of Aging: Historical and Policy Perspectives: 3 pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

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Possible Health of an Aging Society Certificate Electives:

P6726 Public Health and Disability P8530 Population Aging and Health Policy: A Global Perspective P8564 Medicare and Medicaid: Policy Challenges in an Era of Uncertainty P8528 Health Related Issues in Quality of Life Across the Adult Life Course P8404 Epidemiology and Genetics of Aging P9493 Topics in the Epidemiology of Neurological Disorders

Admissions Eligibility
The Health of an Aging Society certificate is available to Columbia MPH students enrolled in Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences. Prospective students should be aware that the School offers the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) Scholarship in Aging and Public Health. One applicant is selected annually to receive full tuition, student fees, and books for two years. Visit the Financial Aid site for more information.

Relevant Health of an Aging Society Certificate links

The International Longevity Center mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/centers/international-longevity-center The Imprints Center for Genetic and Environmental Lifecourse Studies cumc.columbia.edu/dept/imprints

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Roheeni Saxena rs3098@columbia.edu 212.305.7960 Faculty Lead Thelma Mielenz, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology tjm2141@columbia.edu Faculty Lead Kavita Sivaramakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Sociomedical Sciences ks2890@columbia.edu

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Certificate: Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Infectious diseases remain the leading causes of death worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 50,000 new HIV infections occur annually, more than 11 million people have latent TB infection, and sexually transmitted infections are reported with alarming frequency in specific subpopulations. Worldwide, the continuing global impact of the HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis epidemics; the emergence of previously unrecognized pathogens; and the threat of resistant pathogens have all focused attention on the need for public health professionals well trained in infectious disease issues. The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Certificate is dedicated to educating a new generation of epidemiologists with particular expertise in infectious disease. Drawing from classes offered by Epidemiology and departments across the School, coursework will analyze and evaluate current approaches and inadequacies of existing infectious disease strategies. Emphasis on the skills needed to identify, manage, and prevent infections in a rapidly changing global environment will be central to the program. The Infectious Disease Seminar series hosted by the Epidemiology Department offers another venue for students to be informed of new research findings in key infectious disease areas.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

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SUMMER

SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5 pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts P9419 Masters Thesis: 2pts Emerging Infectious Diseases: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt P8406 Infectious Disease Epidemiology: 3 pts Certificate Elective: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

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Possible Infectious Disease Certificate Electives:

P8442 Epidemiology and Control of Tuberculosis P8465 Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS P8469 Epidemiology of Malaria P8102 Basic Laboratory Methods in patient Oriented Research P8430 Public Health Surveillance Epi Modeling for Infectious P8477 Disease P8725 Global Aids Policy P8653 Vaccines: From Biology to Policy P8651 Water and Sanitation in Complex Emergencies P8625 Communicable Disease in Complex Emergencies

Admissions Eligibility
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology certificate is available to Columbia MPH students enrolled in Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences.

Relevant Infectious Disease Certificate links

ICAP, Columbia University columbia-icap.org Center for Infection and Immunity cii.columbia.edu Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) caprisa.org

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Aravind Pillai ap2664@columbia.edu 212.342.0179 Faculty Lead Stephen Morse, Professor of Epidemiology ssm20@columbia.edu

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Certificate: Social Determinants of Health

Worldwide, health disparities are a stark and persistent problem that, in some cases, seems to be growing worse. Historically, understanding how health is impacted by social factors such as discrimination and stigmatization has been understudied. But today, an increasing focus on health disparities by governmental bodies calls for a new generation of professionals who can translate scientific findings on these issues into policy and practice. The Social Determinants of Health Certificate provides a strong, interdisciplinary foundation in social theory as well as the methodological tools needed for individuals interested in having an impact in this area of public health. Classes drawn from the departments of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences will focus on the core theories of social stratification, inequality, and social justice; the social patterning of disease and mortality; and the social and biologic factors in the etiology of health outcomes. Students will also learn to address issues of causal inference and generate and test hypotheses using the appropriate methodological tools.
CORE DISCIPLINE PRACTICUM DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE

CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1 FALL

SEMESTER 2 SPRING

SUMMER

SEMESTER 3 FALL

SEMESTER 4 SPRING

P6020 Foundations of Public Health: 1.5 pts P6030 Social, behavioral, and Structural Determinants of Health: 4pts P6040 Health Systems: 2.5pts P6050 Methods for Research Design and Evaluation: 5pts P6060 biological and Environmental Determinants of Health: 2pts P6070 Integration of Science and Practice: 1.5pts

P8438 Epidemiology II: 3pts P8120 Analysis of Categorical Data: 3pts P8483 Application of Epidemiology Research Methods I: 3pts P6080 leadership and Innovation: 3pts P6071 Integration of Sciences and Practice: 1.5pts

P8400 Epidemiology III: 3pts P9419 Masters Thesis: 2pts P8745 Social and Economic Determinants of Health: 3pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

P9420 Masters Thesis: 1pt P8471 Social Epidemiology: 3 pts Certificate Elective: 3pts

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Possible Social Determinants of Health Certificate Electives:

P8750 Race and Health P8753 Latino Health P8741 Structural Approaches to Public Health P8736 Theories and Perspectives on Sexuality and Health P8730 Stigma and Discrimination P6712 Introduction to Health Advocacy P8725 Global AIDS Policy P8701 Social Dimensions of Aging The Global Politics of Aging P8738 Gay and Lesbian Issues in Public Health P8763 Stigma, Prejudice, and Discrimination as Social Stressors P8773 A Social History of American Public Health

Admissions Eligibility
The Social Determinants of Health Certificate is available to Columbia MPH students enrolled in Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences.

Relevant Social Determinants of Health Certificate links

Center for History and Ethics of Public Health mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/centers/center-history-and-ethics-public-health Center for the Study of Social Inequalities and Health mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/centers/center-study-social-inequalities-andhealth

Certificate Contact Information for General Inquires

Office of Educational Programs Roheeni Saxena rs3098@columbia.edu 212.305.7960 Faculty Lead Lisa Bates, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology lb2290@columbia.edu

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