The degree requires successful completion of 16 units: 14 core requirements and 2 rotating special topics. Students are required to complete the degree requirements with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.
Continuation toward MPH Degree
Once degree candidacy has been granted, a student is expected to complete all degree requirements within six years. All courses to be counted in the degree must be taken within the six-year period prior to granting the degree.
Any course in which a student receives a F grade will be required to be repeated. Students can repeat a course a maximum of two times. Inability to pass a course after two times will result in eligibility for dismissal from the MPH program. The majority of courses in the MPH program are offered once per year and failing a course may result in a delay for time to degree completion.
Students can earn a maximum of 2 C's (or lower) grades. Earning more than 2 C's or lower will result in eligibility for dismissal from the MPH program.
Students will be responsible for securing transportation to Applied Practice Experience sites and obtaining and adhering to any requirements of the site (e.g. vaccinations, CPR certification).
Course Sequence
Students can complete the degree in full-time or part-time status. An example course sequence for students in full-time status is provided here. Students needing to complete the program in part-time status should consult with their faculty advisor to develop a suitable course sequence.
Fall, Year 1
PH 601 Foundations of Public Health
PH 605 Qualitative Research Methods
PH 606 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
PH 623 Global Health
Spring, Year 1
PH 602 Introduction to Biostatistics
PH 603 Healthcare Systems & Policy
PH 607 Program Development & Evaluation
PH 622 Health Campaigns: Behaviors & Education
Summer, Year 1
PH 620 Environmental Health
PH 630 Public Health Professionalism and Ethics
Fall, Year 2
PH 604 Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations
PH 621 Public Health Leadership and Interprofessional Practices
PH 624 Special Topics
Spring, Year 2
PH 624 Special Topics
PH 633 Applied Practice Experience
PH 634 Integrative Learning Experience