Public Health M.P.H. - Community Health Education Emphasis

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Degree Requirements — 42 Credits

See “Public Health M.P.H.”.

Degree Requirements

Required Major Credits — 33 hours

SRM 617	Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis	3
CH 509	Seminar in Health Behavior	3
CH 520	Foundations in Public Health	2
CH 530	Seminar in Health Promotion Strategies	3
CH 540	Principles of Health Program Management	3
CH 550	Environmental Health	3
CH 610	Program Planning and Evaluation	3
CH 620	Epidemiology	3
CH 625	Public Health Administration and Policy	3
CH 686	MPH Masters Project	2
CH 693	MPH Practicum	2

Select one of the following two courses:

HRS 610	Interpretation and Evaluation of Behavioral Research	3
SRM 600	Introduction to Graduate Research	3

Required Elective Credits — 9 hours

NOTES: Elective units are selected with consent of advisor.

Students must complete 120 practicum field hours and successfully complete a capstone experience (formal report and public presentation) which incorporates core competencies with the practicum experience. Students may also pursue a thesis option in lieu of 6 elective hours upon consultation and approval by their faculty advisor. Completion and presentation of a capstone project or thesis satisfies the completion of the comprehensive exam.