Degree Pathways
| Year 1 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
PubHlth 204 Biostatistics I: Introduction to Statistical Methods | PubHlth 204B Biostatistics II: Intermediate Statistical Methods | Methods Module Course | |
| Concentration Course | PubHlth 206B: Intermediate Epidemiology | Concentration Course | |
| PUBHLTH 246 Social Research Methods | |||
| Year 2 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methods Module Course | Methods Module Course | PubHlth 294: Research Communication in Public Health | |
| Concentration Course | Concentration Course | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | |
| Year 3 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | |
| PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health |
| Year 4 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing |
| Year 5 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing |
Please note that the Biobehavioral Mechanisms of Health concentration is not yet accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
* Students are required to enroll in PubHlth 399 during any quarter serving as a TA. The minimum degree requirement is 2 quarters’ worth.
**Students who have not yet taken a course in Introductory Epidemiology need to enroll in PubHlth 206A.
Students should plan to discuss any milestone including advancement and final defense with their doctoral director and the Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs at least one-quarter prior to preparing any necessary timelines and completing paperwork. By Year 3, students’ schedules will vary depending on preparedness to advance and the need to fulfill any other coursework.
| Year 1 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 204 Biostatistics I: Introduction to Statistical Methods | PubHlth 204B Biostatistics II: Intermediate Statistical Methods | Methods Module Course | |
| Concentration Course | PubHlth 206B: Intermediate Epidemiology | Concentration Course | |
| PUBHLTH 246 Social Research Methods | |||
| Year 2 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methods Module Course | Methods Module Course | PubHlth 294: Research Communication in Public Health | |
| Concentration Course | Concentration Course | PUBHLTH 298 Directed Studies in Public Health | |
| Year 3 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | |
| PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health |
| Year 4 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing |
| Year 5 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research & Writing |
* Students are required to enroll in PubHlth 399 during any quarter serving as a TA. The minimum degree requirement is 2 quarters’ worth.
**Students who have not yet taken a course in Introductory Epidemiology need to enroll in PubHlth 206A.
Students should plan to discuss any milestone including advancement and final defense with their doctoral director and the Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs at least one quarter prior to prepare any necessary timelines and complete paperwork. By Year 3, students schedules will vary depending on preparedness to advance and need to fulfill any other coursework.
| Year 1 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 204 Biostatistics I: Introduction to Statistical Methods | PubHlth 204B Biostatistics II: Intermediate Statistical Methods | Methods Module Course | |
| Concentration Course | PubHlth 206B Intermediate Epidemiology | Concentration Course | |
| PUBHLTH 246 Social Research Methods | Elective | ||
| Year 2 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methods Module Course | Methods Module Course | PUBHLTH 294 Research Communication in Public Health | |
| Concentration Course | Concentration Course | PUBHLTH 298 Directed Studies in Public Health | |
| Year 3 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | |
| PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health | PubHlth 298: Directed Studies in Public Health |
| Year 4 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing |
| Year 5 | FALL QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing | PubHlth 296: Doctoral Dissertation Research and Writing |
* Students are required to enroll in PubHlth 399 during any quarter serving as a TA. The minimum degree requirement is 2 quarters’ worth.
**Students who have not yet taken a course in Introductory Epidemiology need to enroll in PubHlth 206A.
Students should plan to discuss any milestone including advancement and final defense with their doctoral director and the Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs at least one-quarter prior to preparing any necessary timelines and completing paperwork. By Year 3, students’ schedules will vary depending on preparedness to advance and the need to fulfill any other coursework.
Please note: Official course schedule and availability may change from year to year. Enrolled students should inquire with the Public Health’s Office of Student Affairs for the most current degree requirements and course offerings.
