MSS Social Science - Community Health Science

Course Overview The Community Health Track is an interdisciplinary program within the Master of Social Science that applies social and behavioral sciences to analyze population health patterns and prepare for health-related careers. It covers areas such as epidemiology, public health practice, global health, and health policy through a curriculum focused on theory, research methods, and statistics. This 18-credit hour track combines core social science courses with specialized methods training in health and behavioral sciences. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary approach integrating social sciences with health studies Focus on epidemiology, public health, and global health applications Training in research methods, statistics, and critical thinking skills Preparation for careers in healthcare, policy, administration, or advanced degrees Flexible elective options in medical anthropology, health economics, environmental health, and bioethics