Sociomedical Sciences

1. Two-semester plan

First semester: 15 credits

• Epidemiology
• Social History of American Public Health
• Ethics of Public Health
• SMS Theories Course
• SMS Methods Course

Second semester: 15 credits and master’s essay

• History and Policy
• Coercion and Persuasion
• Global Politics of Aging
• SMS Policy/Practice/Advocacy Course
• General elective
• Master’s essay

2. Three-semester plan

First semester: 9 credits

• Epidemiology
• Social History of American Public Health
• SMS Theories Course

Second semester: 12 credits

• History and Policy
• Coercion and Persuasion
• Global Politics of Aging
• General elective

Third semester: 9 credits and master’s essay

• Ethics of Public Health
• SMS Methods Course
• SMS Policy/Practice/Advocacy Course
• Master’s essay