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Degrees in Sociomedical Sciences

The Department of Sociomedical Sciences (SMS) applies social theories to analyze public health problems. When health is impaired due to social forces such as racism, homelessness, or homophobia, the field contributes the analysis that can further social justic and alleviate these discrepancies. 

Degree Programs

  • Columbia MPH
    • Certificate programs:
    • Applied Biostatistics
    • Child, Youth, and Family Health
    • Climate and Health
    • Comparative Effectiveness Outcomes Research
    • Environmental Health Policy
    • Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
    • Global Health
    • Health and Human Rights
    • Health Communication
    • Health of an Aging Society
    • Health Policy and Practice
    • Health Promotion Research and Practice
    • History, Ethics, and Law
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • Injury Prevention and Control
    • Public Health Informatics
    • Public Health Research Methods
    • Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health
    • Social Determinants of Health
  • Accelerated MPH
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Dual Degrees
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