Program of Study/Curriculum
During this two-year training program, all students in the program take 10 core courses that emphasize skill development and knowledge in key areas of public health including leadership, program management, communication, and data analysis. Working with faculty advisors, students select elective courses (12-credit minimum) tailored to their interests and goals.
Students typically take 12 credits per semester and must complete a minimum of 48 credits: 30 required credits, 12 elective credits, and 6 credits related to the MPH field experience (also referred to as the applied practice experience or APE). All requirements for the master's degree, including coursework and the field experience, are designed to be completed within 2 years of admission into the MPH program. Students who need to deviate from the Program of Study timeline must receive prior approval from the MPH director and designated MPH faculty advisor.
The online Program of Study form is due no later than the second week of winter semester. This includes courses to be taken and the approval of the faculty advisor, faculty reader, and MPH program manager. Changes to the Program of Study can be made at any time and need to be submitted through the same process.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Year 1 - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 610 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 credits |
| HLTH 611 | Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Public Health I | 3 credits |
| HLTH 613 | Understanding Community, Family, and Individual Health | 3 credits |
| HLTH 614 | Program Planning, Evaluation, and Management I | 3 credits |
Year 1 - Winter Semester | ||
| HLTH 621 | Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Public Health II | 3 credits |
| HLTH 622 | Foundations of Health Behavior Change and Health Communication | 3 credits |
| HLTH 623 | Public Health Systems, Policy, and Advocacy | 3 credits |
| HLTH 624 | Program Planning, Evaluation, and Management II | 3 credits |
Year 1 - Spring and/or Summer Semester(s) | ||
| HLTH 688R | Field Experience (Applied Practice Experience) | 6 credits |
Year 2 - Fall Semester | ||
| HLTH 632 | Public Health Leadership and Ethics | 3 credits |
| HLTH 690 | Public Health Capstone (Integrative Learning Experience) | 3 credits |
Year 2 - Winter Semester | ||
| Electives | Select in consultation with faculty advisor | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 48 credits | |