Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Public Health in Community Health Practice offers training for individuals who wish to practice at an advanced level in public health. Students are trained to engage in community-driven, grassroots, and inter-sectoral applied research with a focus on addressing social inequity and systems-level change through the adoption of a transdisciplinary framework.

Department Overview

This degree program is managed by the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health.

Admission Requirements

Community Health Practice DrPH candidates must meet the general admission requirements, which include:

• A recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated competence in math, science, and written communication
• A Master's degree in Public Health or higher, or pending completion of a Master's degree in Public Health prior to enrolling
• A master's degree or equivalent in a related area may be accepted, but leveling courses in public health may be required
• Recommended prior healthcare and/or public health education, practice, or experience

Program Requirements

The DrPH program requires students to complete 54 credit hours as detailed in the Community Health Practice DrPH degree planner. Most full-time students complete the DrPH program in three to five years. All students are eligible to elect to complete one or more graduate certificates in addition to required coursework.

• For students who do not hold a graduate degree in public health, additional coursework and time to bring you up to competence may be required.