Program of Study for the Master of Public Health

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School .

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Additional Admission Requirements:

• Minimum of a “B” on required prerequisites
• Personal Statement/Essay
• Volunteer/work experience in a public health-related organization/agency or other service experience

Prerequisites: The program faculty reserves the right to request course syllabi to confirm course content in English/Writing and Statistics.

Location: Online with some in-person field work/practicum

Course Requirements for the Master of Public Health

Total Required (42-45 Hours)

Academic Standards for Retention in the Master of Public Health

All graduate students must meet eligibility requirements established by the graduate school; in addition, master of public health students must:

• Maintain a “B” average throughout the program
• Earn no more than two final course grades of “C” or lower in required coursework

Other Requirements for the Master of Public Health

Thesis: Not required

Proficiency: Not required

Candidacy: Not required

Comprehensive Exam: As a substitute for the comprehensive exam, P_H 5900  (Field Practicum Experience) will require that students complete a final summary paper of their practicum experience and P_H 5950  (Practice-Based Research/Scholarly Practicum) will require students to write a final paper and present a poster on their final research/scholarly project.

Product of Learning: Not required