Infection Prevention and Control MS
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Minimum Required Credits: 30.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.0502
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1022
About the Program
The MS in Infection Prevention and Control trains students to work as professionals in infection prevention across healthcare and public health settings. Coursework addresses infectious disease processes, epidemiological concepts, surveillance in the healthcare setting, prevention and control of infectious agents in the healthcare setting, principles related to a safe environment of care, and patient and healthcare professional safety. The program includes a capstone experience in which students apply concepts and knowledge they’ve learned through coursework to address infection prevention challenges in a healthcare setting.
This program prepares students for careers focused on preventing and managing infectious diseases in healthcare, public health, and consulting. Graduates often become infection preventionists in hospitals or long-term care facilities, epidemiologists in health departments, or consultants advising healthcare organizations and industry. The degree builds expertise in surveillance, compliance, program management, and education, making professionals valuable in protecting patients, communities, and organizations from infection risks.
The degree is offered entirely online to provide qualified students and working professionals with the opportunity to earn these credentials regardless of time or physical location constraints. The program is geared to prepare students for frontline and leadership positions in infection prevention and control.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the Dornsife School of Public Health
Admission Requirements
Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health admissions requirements can be found at: https://drexel.edu/dornsife/admissions/overview/
Degree Requirements
| Core/Foundational Courses | ||
| BST 5000 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3.0 |
| EPI 5000 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3.0 |
| PBHL 5000 | Public Health Foundations 1 | 3.0 |
| Subject-Area Focused Courses | ||
| EOH 5011 | Microbes in Public Health Practice | 3.0 |
| EOH 5012 | Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Environment | 3.0 |
| EOH 5013 | Environment of Care | 3.0 |
| EOH 5014 | Safety in Healthcare | 3.0 |
| EOH 7101 | Infection Prevention and Control Capstone | 3.0 |
| EPI 6033 | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | 3.0 |
| EPI 6034 | Public Health Surveillance | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 30.0 | |
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Foundational Public Health Knowledge: Public Health Foundations is only required for students who do not have a degree from a CEPH accredited school. Students who have a degree from a CEPH accredited school will take an elective in place of Public Health Foundations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Describe infectious pathogens that are associated with disease syndromes of clinical and public health importance
- Explain public health reporting requirements for community and healthcare -associated infections
- Identify infection prevention and control strategies in healthcare and community settings
- Formulate prevention practices related to maintaining a safe and clean healthcare environment
- Describe the effects of safety climate, organizational culture, or clinical knowledge on patient or healthcare worker safety