Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Global Health: The Accelerated Track
Program Overview
Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Global Health: The Accelerated Track
The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health at the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work in Miami, Florida, trains students to apply global health principles to both domestic and international challenges, with a focus on identifying and addressing health inequities.
Program Overview
The increasing interconnectedness of the world requires professionals educated from a global perspective. The program leverages a transdisciplinary approach to prepare technically skilled and cross-culturally competent professionals to overcome challenges in a continually-shifting and complex landscape.
The Accelerated Track
While all full-time MPH in Global Health candidates are expected to complete their coursework in 2 years (ie, 6 semesters), we also offer an Accelerated Track for completion to exceptional applicants.
Accelerated Track Options
This Accelerated Track has two program options:
- MPH completed in 4 semesters
- MPH completed in 3 semesters
An Ideal Student
These options have been specifically designed for applicants who will:
- benefit from a quicker completion of their MPH coursework (eg, for professional and scholarship reasons)
- have a strong relevant professional background
- have a strong academic track-record to succeed in an intensive route
A Typical Schedule
Below are typical 4-semesters and 3-semesters schedules (subject to future modifications).
Accelerated Program - 4 semesters
| Course Prefix & Title |
|---|
| PHC 6000 Epidemiology I: Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology |
| PHC 6315 Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences |
| PHC 6663 Global Mental Health |
| PHC 6660 Global Burden of Disease |
Accelerated Program - 3 semesters
| Course Prefix & Title |
|---|
| PHC 6000 Epidemiology I: Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology |
| PHC 6315 Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences |
| PHC 6663 Global Mental Health |
| PHC 6660 Global Burden of Disease |
| PHC 6673 Comparative Health Systems |
Program Details
- Fall Semester:
- PHC 6000 Epidemiology I: Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology
- PHC 6315 Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences
- PHC 6663 Global Mental Health
- PHC 6660 Global Burden of Disease
- Spring Semester:
- PHC 6410 Health Behavior and Public Health
- PHC 6052 Biostatistics I
- PHC 6605 Global Healthcare Quality and Safety
- PHC 6306 Intersections Between Human and Planetary Health
- Summer Semester:
- PHC 6102 Health Policy in a Global Context
- PHC6661 Global Health Governance
- PHC 6609 Health Aging for Global population
- PHC 6945 Practicum in Public Health
- Fall Semester (4-semester option):
- PHC 6673 Comparative Health Systems
- PHC 6662 Global one Health
- PHC 6930C Integrative Seminar in Public Health
Accelerated Track Requirements
Accelerated students in the 3-semester option will need to enroll in 18 semester credit hours during the Spring semester requiring Department Chair approval, which will be based on satisfactory performance during the student's previous semester.