Program of Study/Curriculum

The MPH curriculum is designed to be completed in two years. During the program, students complete 10 core courses that develop essential public health knowledge and skills in leadership, program management, communication, data analysis, and other foundational competencies. Working closely with a faculty mentor, each student also selects at least 12 credits of elective coursework tailored to their professional interests and career goals.

To earn the MPH degree, students complete a minimum of 48 credit hours, including:

• 30 credits of required core coursework
• 12 credits of elective coursework
• 6 credits of public health field experience (also referred to as the Applied Practice Experience or APE)

Students typically enroll in 12 credits per semester, allowing all degree requirements—including coursework and the field experience—to be completed within two years of admission. Students who need to deviate from the Program of Study timeline must receive prior approval from the MPH Director and the student's faculty mentor.

The online Program of Study must be submitted by the second week of Winter Semester. The form includes the student's planned coursework and requires approval from the faculty mentor, faculty reader, and MPH Program Manager. Students may update their Program of Study at any time by submitting a revised form through the same approval process.

Suggested Sequence of Courses