The Master of Public Health curriculum is the standard preparation for students who intend careers in professional public health practice. Students take core courses in the areas basic to public health and specialize in an area of interest. Graduates pursue careers ranging from statistical and epidemiological analysis to wellness strategies, environmental health and agency management. The standard professional public health degree in a full-time weekday format is for students who intend careers ranging from statistical and epidemiological analysis to wellness strategies, environmental health and agency management. The Master of Public Health for Experienced Professionals is a part-time program for working professionals who want to advance in the field of public health.
Course work is offered through a combination of weekend classes and distance education strategies.
The generalist curriculum covers epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health sciences and health services administration, as well as specific skills targeted for the practicing professional. In addition to the core curriculum, which totals 39 credit hours, an additional 21 credit hours are required, to be distributed among electives, field placement and a final project. The Master of Science is a research-oriented degree that has its emphasis on the advancement of knowledge. Competencies related to this academic degree focus on research methodologies and on scholarly leadership. The Doctor of Philosophy degree program prepares students more intensively in a field of study, for academic, research and policy careers.