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Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

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Program Overview

The online Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Epidemiology program is a 23-month program designed to foster leaders and educators in the prevention and control of infections across the healthcare continuum. Graduates of the program will serve as dynamic healthcare leaders focused on applying emerging and foundational strategies in infection prevention and control. In particular, the program emphasizes a focus in healthcare information technology, data analysis, research, systems thinking, and evidence-based practice as a means of facilitating collaborations and applications that improve patient safety across healthcare.

The core benefit of the Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Epidemiology program is the diversity of its professional students and the integration of learning across care settings. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume collaborative research roles in infection prevention and control settings across the healthcare, education, business, and sports disciplines.

The program is taught by industry professionals experienced in health information technology, healthcare administration, public health, epidemiology, infection prevention, and infection control disciplines – providing students with a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of real-world infection prevention practices and applications.

 

Program Highlights

  • Career Ready Curriculum

The infection prevention and epidemiology program provides students with a thorough view of the infection prevention and control practice by pairing foundational understanding with technical proficiencies while instituting leading and emerging practices and applications in infection prevention, infection control, and epidemiology. The curriculum is designed to develop students into qualified lifelong learners capable of advancing the profession while maintaining efficiency and development in one of healthcare’s rapidly changing, complex arenas.

  • Comprehensive Internship and Capstone Experience

The program includes a combined capstone/internship experience for students to complete in their final semesters of the program. Through this interactive and engaging experience, students are provided the opportunity to apply the skills they’ve learned throughout their courses into a single multi-faceted, real-world project application. Through the University of Providence’s many partnerships, students will be able to work with real-world problems, data, and applications found in current healthcare practices.

  • Convenient Online Learning 

The infection prevention and epidemiology curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Coursework is delivered 100% online through an asynchronous delivery model. While some in-person requirements may be included as part of the capstone, they are specific to each student’s regional proximity. As an online program, students will be able to connect with faculty and classmates from across the country while utilizing state-of-the-art conference capabilities.

  • Cohort Learning Model

The Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology program functions on a cohort learning model. Through the cohort model, students will gain a sense of community and individual attention while progressing through the program with the same group of students.

  • Tuition Incentives & Partnerships

The University of Providence offers multiple incentives for current healthcare professionals seeking to start, enhance, or advance a career in healthcare. Currently-employed healthcare professionals can learn more about tuition discounts on the Healthcare Professional Tuition Incentive page. Providence Caregivers and their dependents can learn more about tuition discounts and other benefits through the Human Resources Service Portal.

 

Program Curriculum

The infection prevention and epidemiology program is delivered over 6 semesters across the fall, spring, and summer terms. Each semester consists of accelerated eight-week online courses, designed to maximize learning and student outcomes. In total, students will complete 36 semester credits as part of the program, averaging 6 credits per semester.

On average, the program is completed in 23 months.

Before the start of the infection prevention and epidemiology program, students are encouraged to attend a virtual, face-to-face program immersion. This one-day session is designed to foster a student community before the program’s launch, as well as provide faculty and student introductions and reviews of important information regarding program coursework.

During the program, students can expect to take a variety of courses focused on a broad range of mathematical, scientific, technical, and administrative skills. Course topics and subjects include but are not limited to principles & epidemiology of infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, -principles of surveillance and reporting, transformational leadership, and statistics.

Learn more about the Master of Science Infection Prevention and Epidemiology curriculum.

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Curriculum

Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Epidemiology courses are designed to prepare students with key technical and administrative skills and infection prevention:

  • MSI 501: Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 505: Statistics & Research Methods (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 510: Principles & Epidemiology of Infectious Disease (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 515: Molecular & Immunological Methods in Infectious Disease (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 520: Clinical Microbiology (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 525: Antimicrobial Stewardship (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 530: Reprocessing & Environment of Care (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 535: Regulation and Quality Improvement (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 540: Principles of Surveillance and Reporting (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 545: Healthcare Informatics & Data Management (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 550: Transformational Leadership (3 Semester Credits)
  • MSI 695: Internship & Capstone I (1 Semester Credit)
  • MSI 697: Internship & Capstone II (1 Semester Credit)
  • MSI 699: Internship & Capstone III (1 Semester Credit)

 

Total Semester Credits: 36

Program Cost

The University of Providence is committed to affordability and providing pricing transparency for all School of Health Professions programs. Pricing transparency at UP includes:

  • Accessible and up-to-date information on tuition costs, university fees, application and admission fees, deposit amounts, and additional program costs.
  • Cost of attendance worksheets outlining specific tuition layouts by program and semester.
  • Information about scholarship opportunities and tuition discounts for specific groups.
  • Information about the financial aid process.

 

Visit our Tuition and Fees page to access the latest pricing information. Access the Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Estimated Cost Breakdown sheet to view pricing information for this degree program, including a cost breakdown by semester and associated program costs. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the financial aid process.

 

Careers in Infection Prevention & Control

Students who graduate from the Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology program can pursue a number of different careers in infection prevention and control. Graduates of the program can find positions across healthcare, including in hospitals, ambulatory care, public health, long-term care, and home healthcare. Additionally, new and emerging disciplines in business, sports, education, and more are contributing to the rapid growth of the field.

In a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, common infection prevention careers such as epidemiology and health and safety regulation are expected to increase by 19 percent and 14 percent respectively, a rate much faster than the average national job growth rate of 4 percent. In a national analysis compiled by ZipRecruiter, infection preventionists can expect to make anywhere from $41,000 to $160,500, with the average salary for infection preventionists being $99,408. Individual salaries vary by job location, demand, certifications, employer, and experience.

Learn more: Healthcare In Five: Infection Control Specialist

 

Application & Admission Requirements

The University of Providence’s Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Epidemiology program accepts applications for fall enrollment, with application deadlines in August of each year. For updated information on undergraduate application requirements, deadlines, and program-specific requirements, please visit the University of Providence admissions page.

Program Application: Applicants must complete a graduate application through GradCAS.

Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit official transcript(s) that show completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution(s).

  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required. Applicants with a GPA below this number may be required to complete the GRE exam at the discretion of the program coordinator.
  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirements, or does not have a GPA on their transcript, must complete the graduate record examination (GRE) within five years.

 

Personal Essay: A one-page essay is required in your application to the program.

Curriculum Vitae or Résumé: Applicants must submit a current CV or résumé

Application Fee: Students must apply fee of $38 (required by GradCAS).

Pre-Requisite Courses: Students must complete the following courses within 5 years of admission.

  • Microbiology (4 Credits)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (8 Credits)
  • 2 Anatomy & Physiology Courses OR
    • 1 Anatomy Course (Taken Separately)
    • 1 Physiology (Taken Separately)
  • Introduction to Statistics (3 Credits)

Additional Program Information

Skills You’ll Learn
  • Critically evaluate the application of epidemiologic methods to answer public health questions
  • Synthesize epidemiologic literature
  • Understand and apply principles of ethical conduct
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data
  • Interpret results of data analysis for public health research
Learning Outcomes
  • Lead inter-professional teams to design and implement infection prevention strategies.
  • Identify and analyze infectious disease processes across the continuum of care.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive infection prevention program using research and evidence-based practice to improve patient safety.
  • Conduct surveillance and investigate epidemiological patterns to prevent transmission of infections.
  • Synthesize complex information and educate healthcare communities.
  • Assess the environmental and behavioral influences related to disease transmission.
  • Apply data collections methods, applications, sampling systems and informatics to improve decision-making and accountability.
  • Serve as an organizational resource for continuous learning and inquiry.
Program Themes
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Identification, Prevention & Control of Infections
  • Surveillance & Epidemiological Investigation
  • Program Development & Integration
  • Patient Safety & Quality
  • Effective Communication
  • Continuum of Care
  • Influencing Human Behavior
  • Inter-professional Collaboration
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Life-long Learning
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Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive

The University of Providence is committed to supporting the healthcare workforce by empowering current healthcare professionals to start, enhance or advance their career in healthcare. The Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive (HPTI) Program provides currently employed healthcare professionals with the opportunity to apply tuition discounts to in-demand programs offered through our School of Health Professions catalog.

Visit the Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive Program page to learn more.

 

Providence Health & Services Partnership

Our unique partnership with Providence Health allows eligible Providence Caregivers and their dependents to receive an exceptional education from an accredited, faith-based, university. Caregivers and their dependents who enroll at the University of Providence may receive many possible benefits, such as discounted tuition rates and preferred admission, as part of their education benefits. Visit the Providence Human Resources Service Portal to learn more about caregiver education benefits, the application process for our programs, and tuition discounts.

 

Learn to Identify and Control Infectious Diseases with the Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology Degree from the University of Providence

The online Master of Science degree in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology from the University of Providence will prepare you for a future in infection identification, prevention and control. Enter the healthcare field with skills in prevention strategy and implementation, investigation of epidemiological patterns, and the ability to apply data and research across industries.

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