Accelerated Degree Program in Global Infectious Disease
The M.S. in Global Infectious Disease program offers a special track aimed towards current undergraduate students in any undergraduate program at Georgetown University. Accelerated students are able to “double-count” 2 courses AND transfer 2 courses to their M.S. degree allowing students to complete their B.A./B.S. & M.S. degrees in a total of 5 years— reducing time and cost dedicated to the program.
Students currently in GU Undergraduate Programs will apply during their Junior Year and begin taking classes during their Senior Year of undergrad.
During the time of application students must select a concentration that they wish to pursue. Each concentration has a list of pre-requisites that applicants must complete prior to beginning graduate coursework. Ideally applicants will have completed or are in the process of completing prerequitists
Accelerated students will work with the M.S. Global Infectious Disease staff & the Advising Dean of their undergraduate program to create a Plan of Study. See an example plan below.
| Fall I – Senior Year of Undergrad | Spring I – Senior Year of Undergrad |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives in GLID (3) – Transferred | Interdisciplinary Perspectives in GLID (3) – Transferred |
| Elective (3) – Double Counted | Concentration Course #1 (3) – Double Counted |
| Total: 6 | Total: 6 |
| Fall II – M.S. First Year | Spring II – M.S. First Year |
|---|---|
| Research Ethics in Global Health (1) | Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (3) |
| Epidemiology of Infectious Disease (3) | Capstone (2) |
| Concentration Course #2 (3) | Concentration Course #3 (3) |
| Evidence for Infectious Disease Policy (3) | |
| Total: 10 credits | Total: 8 Credits |
Program Prerequisites
During the time of application students must select a concentration that they wish to pursue. Each concentration has a list of pre-requisites that applicants must complete prior to beginning graduate coursework.
Ideally applicants will have completed or are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application, however it is possible to be conditionally admitted, assuming students complete their prerequisite coursework prior to the start of graduate classes
Science Policy Concentration Prerequisites
- Introductory courses in Economics
- Introductory courses in Political Science
Modeling & Informatics Concentration Prerequisites
- 2 Semester of Math OR Advanced Statistics
- Some experience in Computer Programming
Core Courses
18 Credits
- GLID 5000: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Infectious Disease (3 Credits)
- GLID 5001: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Infectious Disease II (3 Credits)
- Infection & Immunity Course Requirement – Multiple Course Options (3 Credits)
- MICB 6120: Immunology
- MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis
- BHTS 6515/CBTA 6515: Microbiological Threat Agents
- GLOH 5503: Epidemiology Methods (2 Credits)
- GLID 5011: Research Ethics & Methods in Global Health (2 Credits)
- GLID 5020: Evidence for Infectious Disease Policy (3 Credits)
- GLID 7990: Capstone (2 Credits)
Concentration Courses & Electives
12 Credits
Elective – Choice of Course (3 Credits)
| Modeling & Informatics | Science Policy |
|---|---|
| Math 5200: Mathematical & Statistical Computing | GLID 5030: Global Health Security & Diplomacy |
| GLID 6010: Analytic Methods in Epidemiology | GLID 6020: Policy Analysis for GLID |
| GLI 5522: Modeling Populations & Diseases | GLOH 5517: Health Economics & Financing |
*Find a list of course descriptions here.
Inquire with the Global Infectious Disease program coordinator, Kathryn Baartmans at glid@georgetown.edu.
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