Public Health, Behavioral Science and Health Education Concentration, MPH

Program Overview

This Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a comprehensive foundation in public health principles and practices. Core courses cover epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and behavioral science. Students can specialize in Public Health Practice or Core Knowledge Areas, with a focus on community organizing, health education, and underserved populations. The program culminates in a comprehensive examination, independent study, and internship.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Curriculum:
• Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
• Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
• Public Health Perspectives of Environmental and Occupational Health (3 credits)
• Biostatistics for Public Health Practice (3 credits)
+ Biostatistics for Public Health Practice Lab
• Principles of Behavioral Science and Health Education (3 credits)
• Principles of Health Policy and Management (3 credits)
• Topics in Public Health (3 credits, Seminar)
• Applied Community-based Research Methods (3 credits)
• Track Courses:
• Public Health Practice:
• Public Health Practice I (rotation) (3 credits)
• Public Health Practice II (special project) (3 credits)
• Public Health Practice III (independent study) (3 credits)
• Professional Development in Public Health
• Core Knowledge Areas:
• Community Organizing and Public Health (3 credits)
• Planning and Evaluation of Health Education (3 credits)
• Current Issues in Women's Health (3 credits)
• Principles of Social Marketing (3 credits)
• Contemporary Urban Health (3 credits)
• Understanding Individual Health Behaviors (3 credits)
• Health Education for Underserved Populations (3 credits)
• Public Health Rotation:
Public Health Practice I (Rotation) (10 hours/week for 12 weeks)
• MPH Culminating Experience:
• Comprehensive Examination (2-day written examination, 80% pass requirement)
• Public Health Practice III (Independent Study, oral presentation and written project required)
• Public Health Internship (minimum 20 hours/week for entire semester, totaling 240 hours; evaluated through progress report and final product)