Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is the basic professional degree in the field. It is required for many supervisory and managerial positions in public health and is recommended for many other areas of health care.
The MPH is earned by completing the following:
- Core Courses
- One core course is required in each of the following disciplines:
- Biostatistics
- Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
- Epidemiology & Disease Control
- Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
- Management, Policy & Community Health
- Electives in any area of public health
- Practicum
- Thesis
A student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during the Fall or Spring semester or at least 6 credit hours during the Summer semester will be classified as a full-time student. A minimum of three credit hours must be taken in each semester that a student is enrolled.
A course generally consists of a combination of lectures, discussion periods, directed reading, and individual study and inquiry.
Courses which satisfy the M.P.H. core requirements are letter-graded. Elective courses may be letter-graded or pass/fail at the discretion of the instructor.
Credits earned at other institutions prior to enrollment at the School of Public Health will not count toward the MPH.
