Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Applied Health Sciences (Term by Term)

Semester One - Fall: 12 Hours

• APHS 8503 - Research Process (4 Credit Hours)
• APHS 9010 - Doctoral Seminar - Research in Public Health (1 Credit Hour)
• EPID 7130 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
• MPHC 8011 - Ethical Conduct in Research (1 Credit Hour)
• STAT 7010 - Biostatistics I (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Two - Spring: 13 Hours

• APHS 9010 - Doctoral Seminar - Research in Public Health (1 Credit Hour)
• APHS 9020 - Qualitative Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
• EPID 7370 - Intermediate Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
• STAT 7020 - Biostatistics II (3 Credit Hours)
• Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Three - Summer: 3 to 9 Hours

• APHS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem (1 to 12 Credit Hours)
• MPHS 8300 - Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities (3 Credit Hours)

Semester One - Fall: 11 Hours

• APHS 8012 - Scientific Communication and Commercialization (1 Credit Hour)
• APHS 9010 - Doctoral Seminar - Research in Public Health (1 Credit Hour)
• APHS 9030 - Methods in Health Outcomes Research (3 Credit Hours)
• APHS 9040 - Methods in Health Services Research (3 Credit Hours)
• Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Two - Spring: 12 Hours

• APHS 8130 - Grant Writing (3 Credit Hours)
• APHS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem (1 to 12 Credit Hours)
• Elective (3 Credit Hours)
• Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Three - Summer: 3 to 9 Hours

• APHS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem (1 to 12 Credit Hours)

Every Semester

Must be taken every semester until completion of dissertation (minimum 2 semesters and 18 credits). Dissertation must be completed within three years.

• APHS 9300 - Dissertation Research (1 to 9 Credit Hours)

Electives: 12 Hours

Select from the following:

• APHS 7001 - Learning Theories in Health Professions Education (2 Credit Hours)
• APHS 7002 - Determining Learning Objectives & Competencies in Health Professions Education (1 Credit Hour)
• APHS 7003 - Assessment Methods in Health Professions Education (1 Credit Hour)
• APHS 7120 - Interprofessional Education and Practice (2 Credit Hours)
• APHS 9001 - Advanced Topics (2 to 5 Credit Hours)
• STAT 7260 - Design Analysis and Observational Studies (3 Credit Hours)
• STAT 7360 - Systematic Reviews (3 Credit Hours)
• MPHC 8600 - Fundamentals of Health Promotion (3 Credit Hours)
• MPHS 8200 - Integration Social and Behavioral Theory into Public Health (3 Credit Hours)
• MPHS 8400 - Social Behavioral Change at Individual, Household, and Community Levels (3 Credit Hours)