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Online Master of Public Health Coursework
The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) consists of 14 courses and total 43 credits. The degree can be completed in just two years with or without a graduate certificate.
By graduation, you will be able to:
- Analyze and solve public health problems with statistical methods
- Prevent and control public health problems by analyzing patterns of disease and injury
- Improve population health problems through research
- Implement a culturally competent and ethical approach to public health practice, research, policy development and health disparities
- Develop, analyze and evaluate public health interventions and policies to improve population health
Throughout the program, you complete 7 core courses, 5 electives, and 2 capstone courses. Students may earn a graduate certificate in Health Management and Policy, Health Education and Promotion, Data Analytics or Epidemiology with their five elective courses. Students are not required to select a graduate certificate to complete and are able to select five elective courses to fulfill their degree requirements.
Build Experience With Your Internship
In completing your internship, you'll gain 240 hours of direct field experience under the supervision of faculty to gain additional real-world insights into public health that can build your résumé. If you're already working in your desired field, it's possible you can complete your internship with your current employer.
Core (Foundation) Courses (21 credits)
PBHL 5502 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 Credits)
Applies statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health, healthcare, and biomedical, clinical and population-based research. Prerequisite: Algebra or equivalent.
PBHL 5507 Health Behavior Theory (3 Credits)
Addresses behavioral and social factors and theories related to individual and population health.
PBHL 5501 Introduction to Public Health (3 Credits)
Explores the history, basic structures and operations of public health and health care delivery systems based on Essential Public Health Services.
PBHL 5504 Introduction to Epidemiology & Research Methods (3 Credits)
Studies the patterns of disease and injury in human populations and applies findings to the control of health problems using Excel and PASW (formerly SPSS) statistical software.
PBHL 6500 Research Methods in Public Health (3 Credits)
Explores research design, collection and reporting of data, interpretation of findings, inferential procedures and current public health research.
PBHL 5505 Health Systems, Law and Policy (3 Credits)
Addresses the development and advocacy processes for public health policies; provides tools for policy analysis; and application to important public health issues.
PBHL 5506 Leadership and Management (3 Credits)
Explores basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals in a variety of public health and health care organizations.