Students are encouraged to do fieldwork in an overseas setting. Master's and doctoral degrees are offered. The department's research and training programs focus on measurement and understanding of the prevalence of mental disorders, alcohol and other substance abuse and dependence, and the disability that they produce in populations. This research guides the development of community-based prevention and mental health services and service systems to promote mental health and prevent specific disorders. Research encompasses both biological and life-span developmental paths leading to mental disorder.
Training is provided for both scientists and administrators.
P.H., Sc.M., and M.H.S. degrees are offered, as well as opportunities for M.P.H. specialization in mental hygiene and postdoctoral fellowships. Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. This interdisciplinary department investigates fundamental mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases of public health significance. The disciplines of virology, bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, vector biology, and ecology are used to gain a deeper understanding of host-pathogen interactions. The department's major focus is on laboratory research, but opportunities are also available for field investigations.