Program Overview
School of Public Health
The School of Public Health offers a coordinated Public Health/Physician Associate Studies (MSPAS) degree program.
Overview
The coordinated degree program is offered through the UAB School of Public Health (SOPH) and the UAB School of Health Professions (SHP). Students in this coordinated program earn an MPH with a concentration in Population Health.
Curriculum
Students may complete the MPH portion of this coordinated degree program totally online, in class, or through a mix of online and in-class experiences. Students must complete a total of 32 MPH credit hours in addition to the required MSPAS curriculum requirements. Ten credit hours from the MSPAS curriculum are credited toward the MPH degree, for a total of 42 MPH credit hours.
Admission
Students must apply separately to the MPH and MSPAS programs. Upon acceptance to the MSPAS program, dual degree students will be accepted automatically to the MPH degree program.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this program is December 15th.
Program Details
- Format: Online, In-Class
- The program allows students to earn both degrees in reduced time and at reduced cost.
- Online students pay less than the out-of-state tuition rate for the MPH portion of this coordinated degree.
- Students gain a solid foundation in public health through completion of the MPH core, an Applied Practice Experience (Internship), and an Integrative Learning Experience (Capstone).
- Students also select from among all master's-level Public Health courses to build a unique curriculum that supports their career goals.
- Specialized advising is provided to assist students in designing their individualized curriculum.
Graduate Programs
The School of Public Health offers various graduate programs, including:
- Practice-based Degrees
- Research-based Degrees
- Online Degrees
- Coordinated Degrees
Foundational Public Health Knowledge
The program provides foundational public health knowledge, including:
- Foundational Competencies
- Applied Practice Experiences
- Communication with Students
- Student Policies and Resources
- Student Involvement
- Careers
- Professional Licensure
- A Declaration of Commitment to Public Health
Departments
The School of Public Health has several departments, including:
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Health Behavior
- Health Policy and Organization
Research
The School of Public Health conducts research in various areas, including:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Behavior
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
Centers
The School of Public Health has several centers, including:
- No specific centers are mentioned in the provided context.
News and Events
The School of Public Health publishes news and hosts events related to public health.
Alumni
The School of Public Health has an alumni network and provides benefits and services to its alumni.
Accreditation
The School of Public Health is accredited by relevant accrediting agencies.
Annual Reports
The School of Public Health publishes annual reports detailing its activities and achievements.
Contact
For additional information concerning the coordinated MPH/MSPAS program, contact the School of Public Health.
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