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 535 | Tools for Effective Community Health Practice | 3 |
| CH 550 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| CH 610 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| CH 620 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| CH 635 | Policy, Advocacy, Leadership & Management in Community Health | 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
Elective suggestions are provided below for students who may want to focus their education on a specialization area. All elective credits are selected with consent of advisor.
Electives for Specialization Area of Coordinated School Health:
| CH 525 | Contemporary Issues in School Health | 3 |
| EDF 500 | Conceptions of Schooling | 3 |
Electives for Specialization Area of Gerontology may be selected from:
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.