Curriculum
This 44-credit program is appropriate for recently graduated baccalaureate students and those with advanced degrees and/or considerable public health experience. Students complete the core required coursework for the MPH as well as PHAP. The remaining credits are fulfilled by a specialty area and elective credits.
All students complete a master’s project in an area of interest related to public health. In addition, they design a field experience to develop competencies in public health administration practice and to enhance career prospects after graduation.
Coursework
The School of Public Health offers two program choices leading to the MPH in Public Health Administration and Policy:
- The Standard PHAP program provides career preparation for students interested in US federal, state, and local population health activities.
- The International program is geared toward students interested in spending a portion or all of their career working abroad or in international and developing nation public health programs.
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Specialty Areas
In addition to School of Public Health and PHAP core coursework, students also complete courses in a chosen area of specialization:
Sample Schedules
Joint Degree Programs
The University offers a Joint Degree in Law, Health and the Life Sciences in conjunction with the MPH in Public Health Administration and Policy.
Interdisciplinary Concentrations (12 Credits) – Optional
Students can opt to complete an interdisciplinary concentration in place of electives in one of the following areas: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Global Health, Health Disparities, or Public Health Policy. Curricula are provided separately by request.