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• Nov 20, 2025 11:27 PM MPH/530: Epidemiology Concepts And Public Health Diseases Due: Wk 1 Summative Assessment: Health Information Management Using and Understanding Public Health Data Paper Due Date: 12/2/25, 12:59 AM (CST)
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• Nov 20, 2025 11:27 PM MPH/530: Epidemiology Concepts And Public Health Diseases Due: Wk 2 - Course Capstone Project - Annotated Bibliography Due Date: 12/9/25, 12:59 AM (CST)
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Wk 1 - Community and Population Health Data

Wk 1 Overview Wk 1 Discussion - Data Collection (initial response due Saturday) Due date: 12/2/25, 12:59 AM (CST) Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Saturday because of Thanksgiving To prepare for this week’s discussions, begin by selecting and reading 1 article from the University Library. Then, respond to the following questions in a minimum of 175 words: What data collection method(s) did the researcher use? Why did they choose this method(s)? Were they appropriate? Why or why not? Were the methods effective or ineffective for gathering data and proposing interventions for the targeted community? Why or why not? What rationale, examples, and comparisons would you use to defend your perspectives? What other ... Wk 1 Summative Assessment: Health Information Management Using and Understanding Public Health Data Paper Due date: 12/2/25, 12:59 AM (CST) This assessment measures your ability to develop data collection and information organization and retrieval plans. Wk 1 - Course Capstone Project - Preparation and Statement of Need Due date: 12/2/25, 12:59 AM (CST) Wk 1 Learning Activities Syringe Exchange Programs! A great harm reduction tool (video by Bob) No more content items to load

Wk 2 - Disease Prevention and Program Implementation

Wk 3 - Social Justice and Health Equity in Epidemiology

Wk 4 - Examining Epidemiology Research Design

Wk 5 - Evaluating Epidemiology Research Methods

Wk 6 - Applying Epidemiology Research Methods

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Wk 1 - Course Capstone Project - Preparation and Statement of Need

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The Course Capstone Project is a research and analysis project that you will complete in segments over the duration of the course. You are expected to complete Course Capstone Project work each week and meet regularly with your learning team.

Begin by selecting a public health research topic for your Course Capstone Project. Focus specifically on a disparity and why the epidemiological issue you’ve selected is more of a problem in some populations than others.

Determine why your issue is important and why an appropriate intervention is a pressing concern.

Review the “Writing the Needs Assessment“ from the  University Library.

Write a statement of need in 700 words that frames your selected topic in terms of:

• Health disparities present in the community impacted by your public health issue/disease
• Data, research, and professional perspectives that support the need for intervention (i.e., why does this need to be addressed)
• Which data sets and collection methods would be appropriate to address the issue and support an intervention
• How epidemiologic data will support both needs assessment and program evaluation efforts

Cite references to support your assignment. Two references are required. At least ONE must be scholarly.

Include an introduction and conclusion

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment as a Word document (not a PDF).

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