Many seminar presentations in the School of Public Health or in other parts of the University, the University Medical Center, the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center, or the surrounding community qualify to meet this requirement. Prior approval must be obtained for public health seminars offered outside the School of Public Health. Credit for no more than three public health seminars may be received for attendance at any one workshop or meeting, regardless of how many hours are attended. Senior project Students are required to complete a senior project demonstrating competence in their field of study. The degree is offered with major concentrations in the areas of biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, health administration, health education, international health, maternal and child health, and nutrition.
Combined degrees are available in a variety of programs in other schools.
All graduate degree students in the School of Public Health are expected to develop an understanding of the areas of knowledge basic to public health. They may opt to add additional course work leading to a second area of emphasis. Public health seminars Attendance is required at a minimum of ten public health seminars for each master's degree sought. This is seen as an enrichment which augments the student's acquaintance with diverse current public health issues and concerns. The seminar requirement must be met during the student's enrollment in the School of Public Health and is separate from course credit registration.