The MPH degree is designed to meet the need of recent baccalaureate graduates planning careers in public health and related professions as well as current public health and clinical practitioners wanting to increase knowledge of population-based issues. Because of the breadth of the public health profession, an applicant with a bachelor’s degree in any major field will be considered for admission to the program.
MPH Master of Public Health Academics & Curriculum
Foundational Competencies
The MPH degree is designed to meet the needs of recent baccalaureate graduates planning careers in public health and related professionals. It is also suitable for current public health and clinical practitioners wanting to increase knowledge of population-based issues.
MPH Core Courses 24 to 25 Total Required Credit Hours
| Core Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CPH 663 Foundations of Public Health* |
1 |
| CPH 643 Measuring Health Behavior |
3 |
| CPH 650 Public Health Systems Administration |
3 |
| CPH 605 Epidemiology |
3 |
| CPH 603 Data Analysis |
3 |
| CPH 621 Understanding & Communicating Environmental Health Risk |
3 |
| CPH 672 Evidence-based Public Health Planning & Practice |
3 |
| CPH 609 Public Health Practicum |
3 |
| CPH 608 Public Health Capstone |
3 |
*CPH 663 is NOT required for students who have a Bachelor of Public Health degree from a CEPH accredited program.
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