Degree Requirements

Review degree requirements for the MPH program and the Harpur-MPH 4+1 program in the  (formerly, the Bulletin).

MPH Degree Requirements

The Master of Public Health degree requires 48 credits of graduate-level coursework. It offers a generalist master鈥檚 program with elective course sequences in areas such as population health, global health, disaster management and forensic health. A Harpur-MPH 4+1 program is also offered.

  • The curriculum includes two foundation courses (required):
    • public health biology
    • one course focused on socialization in the field of public health
  • The curriculum includes five core courses (required) in social and behavioral sciences in public health:
    • biostatistics
    • environmental health
    • epidemiology
    • health policy
    • finance and management
  • The curriculum also includes a required course in applied epidemiology that uses a case-based approach to integrate all core disciplines, a required course in program planning and evaluation and a population health topics course (required) that explores current and emerging public health issues.
  • In addition, three mandatory experiential public health courses promote community engagement, professional development and interprofessional education, enabling students to socialize into the role of the public health profession, enhance their problem-solving abilities and excel in health policy analysis and advocacy.
  • The elective courses are available on population health, global health, disaster preparedness and forensic health. Certificate options are also available in disaster management and forensic health
  • Students must complete an internship practicum and capstone project to meet degree requirements.

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MPH applicants apply through SOPHAS, the centralized application system for public health. Application requirements vary by student status (domestic or international), so select the appropriate link above.