Epidemiology Minor

Study trends in public health and how policies can improve population well-being.

Lehigh Epidemiology Minor equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to understand and address the factors affecting population health. Ideal for those interested in public health, medical research, or healthcare policy, this minor provides an overview of the distribution and determinants of diseases and health conditions across populations.

While completing the minor, students will gain a strong understanding of epidemiological methods, research design, data analysis, and the social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. The curriculum combines both theoretical knowledge and applied learning opportunities, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to health research, policy development, and community health improvement.

Key Benefits

• Engaging Topics: Dive into fascinating health topics, including community and population health, medicine, and chronic and infectious diseases.
• Multi-disciplinary Approach: Students from a variety of disciplines—such as biology, engineering, social sciences, and health sciences—will benefit from critically analyzing health trends and strategies for improving public health. Whether you're looking to pursue graduate studies or enter the workforce in public health or healthcare fields, the minor will prepare you.

Coursework

Any undergraduate student at Lehigh University can declare this minor.

To minor in Epidemiology, students take 15-18 credits in these classes:

Core courses

EPI 104 Fundamentals of Epidemiology 1 3

EPI 305 Intermediate Epidemiology 2 3

Choose 3 electives at the 300 level from the list below:

EPI 306 Lifecourse Epidemiology

EPI 308 Spatial Epidemiology

EPI 309 Chronic Disease Epidemiology

EPI 310 Environmental Epidemiology & Exposure Science

EPI 311 Psychiatric Epidemiology and Global Mental Health

BSTA 309 Outbreak Science & Public Health Forecasting

Epidemiology Degree Contact

College of Health: incoh@lehigh.edu