Doctorate degree in Public Health concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics 78 Credit Florida A & M University

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program in the Institute of Public Health is designed primarily for those individuals planning careers involving public health professional practice, teaching, or research. This degree program provides training for the effective conduction or supervision of research and integration of new knowledge and techniques into community and/or public health practice. Thus, the primary emphasis of the DrPH program is to prepare practicing professionals in the application of research methods and provide a foundation for solving public health issues. Currently, the DrPH program is a MINIMUM 60-credit or a MINIMUM 78-credit hour program offered in two areas: (1) Behavioral Science and Health Education and (2) Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. What distinguishes FAMU from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams. FAMU is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida. These include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) will be recognized as a leading national public university that is internationally renowned for its competitive graduates, transformative research, and innovation.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is committed to the values of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and integrity. The University also values and endorses the Board of Governors' Statement of Free Expression and expects open-minded and tolerant civil discourse to take place throughout the campus community. These values represent the tenets that guide our actions, enable us to sustain our historical mission, and realize our strategic plan.