2021-2022 Academic Catalog
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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) History
- Programs of Study
- College Allied Health Sciences (CAHS)
- Graduate School of Nursing (GSN)
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- Graduate Education Office (GEO)
- Admission Process
- Clinical Psychology, PhD (Civilian and Military)
- Master of Health Administration and Policy, MHAP
- Master of Public Health, MPH
- Master of Science in Public Health, MSPH with Occupational and Environmental Health Major
- Master of Public Health, MSPH with Vector Biology and Parasitology Major
- Master of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, MTMH
- Master of Health Professions Education, MHPE
- Master of Science in Public Health, MPSH with Vector Biology and Parasitology
- Master of Science in Vector Biology MS
- Health Professions Education, PhD
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, PhD with Microbiology and Immunology Major
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, PhD with Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics Major
- Environmental and Occupational Health, PhD
- Medical Psychology, PhD (Military and Civilian)
- Molecular and Cell Biology, PhD
- Neuroscience, PhD
- Public Health, PhD
- Vector Biology and Parasitology, PhD
- Postgraduate Dental College (PDC)
- Courses
Master of Science in Public Health, MPSH with Vector Biology and Parasitology
Overview
Students in the MSPH Vector Biology and Parasitology track program will gain knowledge and understanding of the biology of arthropod vectors and zoonotic reservoirs, arthropod-borne and zoonotic diseases, disease transmission and epidemiology; medical and veterinary impact of arthropod vectors, zoonotic reservoirs, and the diseases they transmit on public and global health; how to conduct vector-borne and zoonotic disease risk assessments and how to strategically plan, coordinate, and implement vector surveillance and control operations and disease prevention. They will also demonstrate knowledge of the core foundations of Public Health.
Degree Requirements
Complete the following:
| PMO 680 | Introduction To Public Health | 0.75 |
| PMO 570 | Laboratory Methods Applied To Vector Biology | 3 |
| PMO 503 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
| PMO 511 | Introduction To Epidemiology | 3 |
| PMO 565 | Vector Biology | 1.5 |
| PMO 567 | Medical Entomology | 3 |
| PMO 577 | Introduction To Gis In Public Health | 1.5 |
| PMO 671 | Introduction to MPH Project and Practicum | 0.75 |
| PMO 504 | Biostatistics II | 3 |
| PMO 564A | Epidemiology And Control Of Arboviruses | 1.5 |
| PMO 569 | Malaria Epidemiology And Control | 2.25 |
| PMO 661 | Current Topics In Preventive Medicine And Biostatistics | 0.75 |
| PMO 670 | Public Health Practicum | 2.25 |
| PMO 810 | Integrated Pest & Vector Management | 1.5 |
| PMO 964 | Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology | 1-9 |
| PMO 964 | Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology | 1-9 |
| PMO 964 | Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology | 1-9 |
| PMO 964 | Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology | 1-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.75-63.75 |