Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Community Health

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Community Health at OU-Tulsa provides a comprehensive foundation for careers in public health. Designed for working students, the program offers flexible scheduling and a curriculum that addresses local, national, and global health issues. Graduates are eligible for the Certified in Public Health credential and pursue careers in community health, healthcare administration, government, or further health professional training.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Community Health degree program at OU-Tulsa provides students with the essential foundation for diverse career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional public health settings.

Assessment:

• All students are eligible to complete the Certified in Public Health credentialing exam midway through the 44-credit-hour curriculum.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program offers a dynamic curriculum addressing local, national, and global public health issues for public health practice professionals and public health research scientists.
• Faculty: The faculty members are local and national leaders conducting innovative research in health promotion, epidemiology, tobacco use, and disease prevention.
They partner regularly with American Indian and Latino communities to address and eliminate population health disparities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates most often establish careers in community or population health, healthcare or nonprofit program administration, fulfill essential government roles, or transition into medical school, physician assistant, or other health professional training programs.