Overview
The Master of Science is a two-year program with a practicum and thesis component. In addition to core coursework, MS students also complete coursework and other experiences, outside of the major paper or project, that substantively address scientific and analytic approaches to discovery and translation of vector biology and/or parasitology knowledge in the context of military entomology framework. Finally, students complete coursework that provides instruction in the foundational vector biology/parasitology knowledge at an appropriate level of complexity. This instruction may be delivered through online, in-person or blended methodologies that meet requirements in defined content areas. In addition to the foundational vector biology/parasitology coursework, students in the MS Vector Biology and/or Parasitology track programs 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.
Degree Requirements
Complete the following:
| PMO 540 | Introduction To Environmental And Occupational Health | 3 |
| PMO 610 | General Entomology | 0.75 |
| PMO 680 | Introduction To Public Health | 0.75 |
| PMO 503 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
| PMO 511 | Introduction To Epidemiology | 3 |
| PMO 565 | Vector Biology and Public Health | 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 566 | Vector Physiology | 3 |
| PMO 571 | Biosystematics Of Disease Vectors | 1.5 |
| PMO 564A | Epidemiology And Control Of Arboviruses | 1.5 |
| PMO 569 | Malaria Epidemiology And Control | 2.25 |
| PMO 561 | Medical Parasitology | 2.25 |
| PMO 661 | Current Topics In Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics | 0.75 |
| 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 |
| PMO 670 | Public Health Practicum | 2.25 |
| | Or | |
| PMO 810 | Integrated Pest & Vector Management | 1.5 |
| | Electives | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 72 |
Students must complete a minimum of 72 credit hours which includes required elective and research courses not shown above.