Master of Public Health - Epidemiology in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Public Health program in Public Health equips students with practical expertise and competencies to thrive in the public health sector.


Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing this program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Describe the historical development, philosophical foundations, and core principles of public health
Outline the fundamental responsibilities of public health and its Ten Essential Services
Analyze how quantitative and qualitative research methodologies contribute to evaluating community health status
Recognize leading contributors and patterns of illness and mortality within relevant populations
Examine prevention strategies across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of population health management
Emphasize the vital role of scientific evidence in advancing public health practice
Assess how environmental conditions influence community health outcomes

The Epidemiology specialization trains students to examine patterns, causes, and effects of health conditions across populations. Graduates develop skills to investigate disease outbreaks using statistical methods, establish connections between environmental and health factors, and forecast population health trends. This concentration leverages faculty research in emergency preparedness, health monitoring systems, chronic illnesses, cancer studies, and infectious disease patterns. Career paths encompass academic research roles, pharmaceutical industry positions, hospital-based prevention specialists, and government health agency monitoring coordinators.