Student Handbook
Introduction
Welcome from the Department of Epidemiology
It is the right time to be an epidemiologist. Read more from Interim Department Chair Dr. Jane A. Cauley
History and Mission
The Department of Epidemiology strives to improve local, national and global public health through the generation of knowledge which can be used to prevent and reduce disease, infection and injury…
Leadership
Academic and administrative contacts
Faculty and Staff
Epidemiology faculty and staff directory
New Students
Curriculum
Course requirements, cycles, descriptions, schedules, policies
Course descriptions, schedules, enrollment prerequisites
Epidemiology Course Cycles
All courses– titles, credits, instructors, term(s) offered
Degree Programs
Overviews, course sequences, experience requirements, advisement tracking worksheets, research guidelines
Student Policies and Processes
Graduation
Students may apply to graduate in April, December, June, or August after receiving advisor approval.
Additional Resources
Epidemiology Department
Student Forms
Departmental and School
Epidemiology Student Liaison Committee
Epidemiology Seminar
EPIDEM 2250
Pitt Public Health Academic Handbook
Pitt Public Health Core Faculty
useful when forming faculty committees
Pitt Public Health Career Services
Student Governance /
Student Organizations
Registrar’s Office
PeopleSoft resources, academic & planning calendars
University Graduate Faculty Dashboard
useful when forming faculty committees