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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.

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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