Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program provides students with a high-quality, transdisciplinary perspective on public health and prepares them for diverse roles in a dynamic field. The M.P.H. degree is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health.

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health offers three concentrations: Generalist M.P.H., Global Health (GHLH), and Health Promotion, Education and Behavior (HPEB). The program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge related to the principles, theory, and practice of public health.

Concentrations

• Generalist M.P.H.: intended for students who want broad and general training in public health and population health science practice, including translational research.
• Global Health (GHLH): designed for public health students and professionals in low-to-middle income countries working in leadership positions, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and disease prevention and control.
• Health Promotion, Education and Behavior (HPEB): geared towards students interested in health promotion and behavior change, including certification through the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials, including:

• Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited or recognized University
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale from an accredited US institution or recognized international institution
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for students with a GPA below 3.20
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation

Additional Requirements

• Applicants with terminal degrees or advanced professional degrees may request to waive the graduate admission test requirement
• Applicants with an MBBS or equivalent foreign medical degree must submit a course-by-course evaluation report from an acceptable credential evaluation agency
• International applicants must take an acceptable English proficiency test

Degree Requirements

Students must:

• Earn and maintain an average grade of "B" or better in the M.P.H. program
• Achieve no less than a grade of "C" in any course
• Complete a minimum of 12 semester hours per year
• Pass a Comprehensive Examination with a grade of 70% or better
• Complete a Supervised M.P.H. Practicum consisting of field experience in a public health-related area and submit a written reflective report

Practicum Requirements

• PHC 6945 Applied Public Health Practice Experience (3.0 semester hours)
• PHC 6946 Public Health Integrative Learning Experience (3.0 semester hours)

Academic Policies

• Students who do not resolve an "I" grade in the semester following initial registration will lose access to the course
• Students who are no longer actively enrolled at the University must apply for readmission to complete the course
• The Department of Public Health offers M.P.H. concentrations in Generalist M.P.H., Global Health (M.P.H. - GHLH), and Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (M.P.H. - HPEB)