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Online Master of Public Health (MPH) Curriculum

The 58 credit hour online MPH degree program provides a comprehensive foundation of courses combined with electives that delve into specific issues affecting global health today. You will be able to apply the theories and ideas you learn during your required internship.

You also have the opportunity to enhance your public health skillset by earning an optional certificate(s) in conjunction with your degree:

Foundation Courses (36 credits)

MPH 5011 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


MPH 6001 Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health* (4 Credits)

Addresses behavioral and social factors and theories related to individual and population health.


MPH 6002 Public Health System* (4 Credits)

Explores the history, basic structures and operations of public health and health care delivery systems based on Essential Public Health Services.


MPH 6004 Epidemiology* (4 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.


MPH 6005 Environmental Health* (4 Credits)

Studies environmental factors including biological, physical, and chemical factors that affect the health of the community.


MPH 6006 Research Methods in Public Health* (4 Credits)

Explores research design, collection and reporting of data, interpretation of findings, inferential procedures and current public health research.

Prerequisite: MPH 5011 and MPH 6004; Department Consent Required


MPH 6010 Health Policy* (4 Credits)

Addresses the development and advocacy processes for public health policies; provides tools for policy analysis; and application to important public health issues.


MPH 6011 Biological Aspects of Public Health (4 Credits)

Explores the biological and molecular context of public health and its incorporation into public health practice and articulates how biological, chemical and physical agents affect human health.


MPH 6062 Management of Health Services Organizations* (4 Credits)

Explores basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals in a variety of public health and health care organizations.


Health Education & Promotion Certificate (16 credits)

Complete one foundation course and three electives

MPH 6001 Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health* (4 Credits)

Addresses behavioral and social factors and theories related to individual and population health.


MPH 6009 Cultural Context of Health Care in the U.S. (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) Addresses cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities over the life course.


MPH 6032 Public Health Education Methods (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) Presents evidence-based methods of health education and promotion addressing major risk factors for death, injury, and disability.


MPH 6034 Public Health Education Programs and Skills (CHES) (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) Focuses on health education and the skills required for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examinations.


MPH 6094 Grant Writing for Public Health (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) Provides an overview of the grant writing process and funding sources for research, practice, and administration/planning grants; and requires development of a full grant proposal.


Health Management & Policy Certificate (16 credits)

Complete three foundation courses and one elective

MPH 6002 Public Health System* (4 Credits)

Explores the history, basic structures and operations of public health and health care delivery systems based on Essential Public Health Services.


MPH 6010 Health Policy* (4 Credits)

Addresses the development and advocacy processes for public health policies; provides tools for policy analysis; and application to important public health issues.


MPH 6062 Management of Health Services Organizations* (4 Credits)

Explores basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals in a variety of public health and health care organizations.


MPH 6064 Marketing of Public Health Services (4 Credits)

Explores concepts of marketing theory, planning, strategy, research and implementation of marketing plans including social media plans. Cross-listed with NRHL 664.


MPH 6080 The Business of Health Care (4 Credits)

Explores current topics in the business of delivering health services. including insurance, privacy of information, accountable care organizations, and financing structures and implications of the U.S. Affordable Care Act of 2010.


MPH 6094 Grant Writing for Public Health (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) Provides an overview of the grant writing process and funding sources for research, practice, and administration/planning grants; and requires development of a full grant proposal.


Epidemiology Certificate (16 credits)

Complete three foundation courses and one elective

MPH 5011 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


MPH 6004 Epidemiology* (4 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.


MPH 6006 Research Methods in Public Health* (4 Credits)

Explores research design, collection and reporting of data, interpretation of findings, inferential procedures and current public health research.

Prerequisite: MPH 5011 and MPH 6004; Department Consent Required


MPH 6096 Applied Epidemiology Course (4 Credits)

(ELECTIVE) This course combines the fundamental skills and competencies acquired in biostatistics, epidemiology, and methods of research and provides an interactive, hands-on experience in actual study design, development of survey instruments, and collection, analysis and reporting of real data.


MPH 6097 Advanced Research Methods (4 Credits)

Focuses on the process and implementation of research in the field through a variety of possible mechanisms: secondary data analysis, original data collection, or meta-analysis, using statistical methods and software.

Prerequisite: MPH 6006 Research Methods in Public Health


*Included in Master’s program foundation courses
 

Required Capstone Experience (10 credits)

MPH 6098 Community Health Analysis (4 Credits)

Demonstrates the collection of data on and setting priorities for improving the health of a defined population. It involves field work and utilization of research skills. This culminating experience requires the synthesis and integration of knowledge from previous coursework.

Prerequisite: MPH 5011, MPH 6004, and MPH 6006. Department Consent Required


MPH 6099 Internship/Capstone in Public Health (6 Credits)

During the internship, students will demonstrate skills and competencies learned in the MPH program in a practical, supervised experience in a health-related agency. The purpose of the internship is to provide experiential learning and the opportunity to explore professional goals.


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