The biological, physical, and chemical factors which affect the health of a community. The concepts and methods of relevant social and behavioral sciences. The distribution of diseases or conditions in populations and factors that influence this distribution. The collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation of health data.
All departments require computer literacy to complete the academic program.
Students can demonstrate competence in one of several ways. With written approval of both the student's departmental chair and the chair of the offering department, a more advanced course may be substituted for any of the core courses. In addition to elective course work, M.P.H. candidates may demonstrate competence in an area by passing challenge examinations administered by the department offering the course. The M.P.H. degree requires a minimum of 44 semester hours. Transfer of credit must follow criteria and policies outlined in the Graduate College bulletin .