The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional degree for individuals who want to practice in a public health setting. It requires a minimum of 46 credit hours, including a practice experience and a culminating experience. Most full-time students generally complete the requirements in two years.
Core Courses
All MPH students across the five programs must take the following core courses in each of the five disciplines for a foundational knowledge of public health.
- EPID 6210: Principles of Epidemiology – 3 Credits
- BIOS 6100: Biostatistics I & Lab* – 4 Credits
- ENHS 6238: Principles of Environmental Health – 3 Credits
- BCHS 6212: Behavioral Science Theories in Public Health Practice – 3 Credits
- HPSM 6268: Health Services Administration and Management – 3 Credits
- PUBH 6150: Foundations and Ethics in Public Health Ethics – 1 Credit
- PUBH 6160: Public Health Program Development – 1 Credit
- PUBH 6216: Biologic Basis of Health – 3 Credits
*BIOS 6220: Principles of Applied Statistics for BIOS program students