Curriculum
The Master of Public Heath (MPH) online curriculum—delivered by our highly experienced faculty—explores a service-oriented approach to community health science. Coursework promotes collaborative discussions among educators and peers of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and thought. Through these connections, students learn to strengthen their ability to address health disparities around the world.
Program Requirements
42 credit hours + optional 3 credit hour practicum
| CORE COURSES | ||
| PUBH 5334 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5315 | Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior and Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5337 | Public Health Concepts in Epidemiology | 3 |
| PUBH 5350 | Assessment & Planning in Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5379 | Research Methods | 3 |
| STA 5300 | Statistical Methodology | 3 |
| PUBH 5360 | Evaluation in Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5378 | Administration and Leadership in Public Health | 3 |
| ENV 5302 | Fundamentals of Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (choose 3) | ||
| PUBH 5329 | Current Topics in Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5358 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5380 | Determinants of Health and Health Equity | 3 |
| PUBH 5390 | Public Health Policy and Practice | 3 |
| IMMERSION EXPERIENCE | ||
| PUBH 5121 | Public Health Immersion Experience | 1 |
| PUBH 5122 | Public Health Immersion Experience | 1 |
| CULMINATING EXPERIENCE | ||
| PUBH 5V70 | Graduate Project | 4 |
| PUBH 5V94 | Practicum (Optional) | 3 |
Program Options
You can choose to complete the 42-credit program on a full-time, part-time, or accelerated basis. The time to complete varies based on your chosen track:
| Accelerated Track | 4 terms | 17 months | 42 credit hours |
| Full-Time Track | 5 terms | 21 months | 42 credit hours |
| Part-Time Track | 6 terms | 24 months | 42 credit hours |
Click the links above to view the degree plan for each track. You may also view course descriptions here.