Applied Epidemiology at California State University at Northridge

The mission of the California State University - Northridge Public Health program is to prepare professionals to:

• Identify and assess needs and assets of diverse communities.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programs.
• Apply analytic and research methodologies to public health practice.
• Serve as leaders and advocates in their community and profession.
• Provide solutions for current and future public health challenges.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary and community sectors.

Graduates of the Master of Public Health program in Applied Epidemiology will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in using statistical software to triangulate data from multiple sources, appropriate coding using syntax and data management.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform multivariate analyses using generalized linear models and to describe and perform tests for model assumptions and interpretation of appropriate model fit statistics.
• Develop and generate technical statistical reports of evaluation or research findings appropriate for providers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community providers and provide expertise in evaluation methods and statistical analysis to (a) build data collection infrastructure, (b) develop technical reports, and (c) disseminate findings to stakeholders.
• Identify threats to internal and external validity in evaluating and critiquing the epidemiologic literature.
• Utilize statistical and methodical techniques to identify and adjust for bias in epidemiologic studies.