For MHA, MS, PhD, and both traditional and weekend MPH programs, we admit students for Autumn Quarter only. The application deadline for all programs is March 1. Those who wish to be considered for University Fellowships must have completed their application by January 15. The standard professional public health degree is a full-time weekday format, for students who intend careers ranging from statistical and epidemiological analysis to wellness strategies, environmental health, and agency management. Descriptions of these programs may be found later in this bulletin.
Course work is offered on one three-day weekend per month.
The generalist curriculum covers the five core areas of public health, with additional hours distributed among electives, field placement, and a final project, for a total of 60 credit hours. This is a program for persons seeking positions of leadership in health services management and policy in the public or private sector, in settings such as integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations, consulting firms, and government. Courses in statistics, economics, and managerial accounting are recommended before matriculation. Applicants to the PhD program must show evidence of research skills and experience. The MS program requires 60 credit hours divided among the five core areas in the field and a final thesis.