Program Overview

University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences

Introduction

The University of Massachusetts School of Public Health and Health Sciences offers a Master of Public Health Program affiliated with the UMass/Chan Medical School campus in Worcester. This degree is granted through and accredited by the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Program Details

• Name and location/s of participating academic institution: University of Massachusetts School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Arnold House, University of Massachusetts/Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003
• Program Director: Jacalyn Coghlin-Strom, M.D., M.P.H.
• Accrediting body: Council on Education for Public Health, 1015 Fifteenth Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20003

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MPH Program is designed to enable health care professionals to earn this advanced degree while engaged in professional activities, as all classes are taught online. The courses cover a wide variety of subjects, including:

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Health policy and administration
• Research methods
• Managed care
• Program planning
• Environmental health
• Data management

Requirements

• The requirements for the degree include a total of 42 credits.
• This includes the 3 credit practicum and the 3 credit capstone experience.
• The six public health core courses, research methods, and 5 electives are taught online.
• The practicum, independent study, and capstone experiences are developed in consultation with the Director of the Worcester Campus MPH Program.

Practicum Requirement

• All MPH students are required to complete a three-credit practice experience as a degree requirement.
• For more information on the practicum requirement, please refer to the practicum scope of work form.

Completion Time

• A typical student can complete the MPH program in 2-4 years.

Non-Degree Basis

• Students who do not wish to pursue the degree may take courses in the program on a non-degree basis.

Worcester MPH Program

Overview

The Worcester MPH Program is part of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences and is affiliated with the UMass/Chan Medical School campus in Worcester.

Program Structure

• Admission Requirements: Available upon request
• Program Director: Jacalyn Coghlin-Strom, M.D., M.P.H.
• Curriculum Effective Fall 2023: Includes the 3 credit practicum and the 3 credit capstone experience, along with the six public health core courses, research methods, and 5 electives.
• Elective Courses: Offered online
• Capstone Experience Guidelines: Developed in consultation with the Director of the Worcester Campus MPH Program
• Practicum Guidelines: Available upon request
• Practicum Scope of Work Form: Available for more information on the practicum requirement