The MS curriculum is designed to prepare individuals both technically and philosophically to practice Epidemiology.
Colorado State University has a set minimum number of credits for a Plan A (thesis required) or Plan B (professional paper required) Master of Science (MS) program to 30 semester credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. No one, in any discipline, may earn the degree regardless of the program plan with less than 30 semester credits.
The Plan B is differentiated from the Plan A in that a thesis is not required but additional course work and a scholarly paper are submitted in lieu of the thesis; thus the aggregate credit total for a Plan B is 40 credits as a minimum. An internship or minimum one year of related professional experience is also required for the Plan B M.S. degree.
The doctoral degree (PhD) requires a minimum of 72 semester credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. A maximum of 30 semester credits of the 72 required may be awarded by the graduate advisory committee (at the sole discretion of the advisory committee) for a completed masters degree.
Department Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
3. GRE scores in the general examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) within 10 years
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Statement of academic interest and career plans
6. TOEFL scores (minimum 213-Computer; 550-Paper) & proof of support (international students only)
Additional recommended courses for the Epidemiology Section:
7. Biochemistry
8. Anatomy/physiology
9. Calculus, at least one semester
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Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences
