The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7010 Introductory Biostatistics I
EHSC 7010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health
EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I
HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management
HPRB 7010 Social & Behavioral Foundations in Public Health

Biostatistics Core Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7020 Introductory Biostatistics II
EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II
BIOS 8050 Intermediate Mathematical Statistics

Choose two out of the three courses below:

BIOS 6380 Survival Analysis
BIOS 8110 Categorical Data Analysis
BIOS 8220 Clinical Trials

Biostatistics Electives: minimum 5 credit hours
The following is a sample of suggested electives for an MPH concentration in Biostatistics. Other courses may be accepted with prior written approval from academic advisor.

BIOS 7100 Biostatistical Applications for the Pharmaceutical & Biotech. Industries
BIOS 7400 Research Data Management and Computing
BIOS 8100 Case Studies in Nonlinear Biostatistics
BIOS 8130 Multivariate Design for Public Health
BIOS 8150 Spatial Epidemiology
EPID 8150 Spatial Epidemiology
BIOS 8200 Biostatistical Consulting I
STAT 6230 Applied Regression Analysis
STAT 6240 Sampling and Survey Methods
STAT 6290 Nonparametric Methods
STAT 6520 Mathematical Statistics II
STAT 6630 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics I
STAT 6640 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics II

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7001E  Foundations of Biostatistics
EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E  Fundamentals of Epidemiology
HPRB 7010 or HPRB 7010E  Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior
BIOS 7002L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health II (online)
EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E  Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
BIOS 7003L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health I (online)
HPAM 7010 or HPAM 7010E Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

Disaster Management Core Requirements (12 credit hours)

DMAN 7100 Introduction to Disaster Management (Disaster Management I)
Provide an in-depth overview of the principles of disaster management. This will include the history of disaster management, examination of the four phases of disaster management, introduction to Federal emergency management functions, and learning basic disaster terminology.

DMAN 7200 Disaster Management for Health Professionals (Disaster Management II)
This course will provide students with the theory and hands-on experience needed to perform as a Public Health Professional in disaster management drills and exercises and real-world emergencies. This course will include development of discussion and operations based disaster exercises following the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program framework, Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS) and Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) training and certification, and American Red Cross basic First Aid certification.

DMAN 7400 Public Health Crises and Disaster Management (Disaster Management III)
Students will receive case study analysis, historical perspective, and modern risk assessment for the analysis and management of man-made and natural disasters that have occurred nationally and internationally. Students will gauge the response efforts by considering the strengths of the response and lessons learned that can be applied to future disasters. There will also be a hands-on introduction to the modeling and simulation software that allow disaster managers to predict affected populations and infrastructure-based response to specific events.

DMAN 7500 Understanding Terrorism and Homeland Security (Disaster Management IV)
The course is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism and counterterrorism that helps develop knowledge and skills needed to critically assess and respond effectively to terrorism and terrorist incidents. This course begins with the history of terrorism to gain foundational understanding of the definition of the term, it then delves into the various typologies of terrorism, and culminates with addressing counterterrorism and counterintelligence strategies in the United States. As part of the course students will research terror cells from around the world to understand differences in how they form, are funded, their tactics, and how they are monitored.

Disaster Management Electives (minimum 8 credit hours)
The following is a list of recommended electives for an MPH concentration in Disaster Management. Other courses may be accepted with prior written approval from academic advisor.

DMAN 7450 GIS and Disasters
DMAN 7600 Disaster Policy, Law, and Ethics
DMAN 7650 Disaster Mental Health Overview
DMAN 8900 Special Topics in Disaster Management
DMAN 8910 Problems in Disaster Management
HPAM 7050E Health Policy and Obesity
HPAM 7400 Policy Analysis in Public Health
HPAM 7410 Health Informatics I
HPAM 7700 Management of Public Health Organizations
HPAM 7760 Public Health Law and Ethics for Public Health Practitioners
HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education
EHSC 6910 Introductory Toxicology
EHSC 7410 Global Environmental Health: Focus on Developing Countries
EHSC 8110 Fundamentals of Chemical and Microbial Risk Assessment
EPID 8515/L Modeling Infectious Diseases
INTL 8280 Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
INTL 8290 Strategic Intelligence
INTL 8200 Special Topics in International Relations
INTL 8210 International Organizations
INTL 8230 International Conflict
GEOG 6370 Geographic Information Science
JRMC 7355 Health and Medical Journalism
JRMC 7356 Advanced Health and Medical Journalism
JRMC/SPCM 7612 Medical Interviewing and Information Dissemination
JRMC 8160 Special Topics in Public Relations (usually Media and Public Health)
JRMC 8170 Risk Communication
MIBO/IDHIS/PHSI 8260 Global Perspectives on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases (1hr)
POLS 9200 Special Problems in Political Science
EDES 4270/6270 Environmental Geographic Information

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7001E  Foundations of Biostatistics
EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E  Fundamentals of Epidemiology
HPRB 7010 or HPRB 7010E  Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior
BIOS 7002L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health II (online)
EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E  Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
BIOS 7003L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health I (online)
HPAM 7010 or HPAM 7010E Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

Environmental Health Science Core Requirements (12 hours)
EHSC 7080 Advanced Environmental Air Quality
EHSC 7490 Principles of Toxicology
EHSC 7310 Public Health Microbiology
EHSC 8110 Environmental Risk Assessment

Examples of Public Health Electives (minimum 8 hours)
Other courses may be accepted with prior written approval from academic advisor.

EHSC 7150/L Occupational Hygiene and Safety
EHSC 7550 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
EHSC 7650 Water Quality: Protection, Monitoring, Management for Health
EHSC 7410 Global Environmental Health
EHSC 7900 Integrative Global Environmental and Public Health Issues
EHSC 8110 Fundamentals of Chemical and Microbial Risk Assessment
EHSC 8210 Cancer Etiology and Prevention
EHSC 8310 Advanced Topics in Aquatic Microbiology, Health & Environment
EHSC 8250 Biomarkers: Public Health, Clinical and Environmental Tox Applications
EHSC 8460/L Environmental Genomics
EHSC 8550 Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology
EHSC 8650 Advanced Environmental Chemistry
EHSC 8800 Special Problems in Environmental Health
DMAN 7100 Introduction to Disaster Management
EPID 8070 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
HPAM 7400 Public Health Law

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

Course Substitution Policy

Students with an undergraduate degree major in EHSC can waive the EHSC 7010 course and substitute the course with an upper-level concentration within their current MPH concentration.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hour)

BIOS 7010 Introduction to Biostatistics I
EPID 7010 Introduction to Epidemiology I
EHSC 7010 Foundations of Environmental Health
HPAM 7010 Introduction to Health Policy and Management
HPRB 7010 Social and Behavioral Foundations

Epidemiology Core Requirements (10 hours)

EPID 7020 Introduction to Epidemiology II
BIOS 7020 Introduction to Biostatistics II
EPID 7100 Current Topics in Epidemiology (1 credit hour)
EPID 7410 Field Epidemiology and Surveillance

Electives (minimum 10 credit hours)
Any regular 7000 or 8000 level EPID or BIOS course can be used to fulfill the elective requirements. Suitable 7000 and 8000 level courses outside the department can also be taken as elective. In general, other courses within CPH are acceptable and courses across the university are acceptable if they cover areas pertinent to Epidemiology. Before taking any such electives, discuss them with your advisor and departmental graduate coordinator to obtain approval.

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7001E  Foundations of Biostatistics
EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E  Fundamentals of Epidemiology
HPRB 7010 or HPRB 7010E  Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior
BIOS 7002L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health II (online)
EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E  Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
BIOS 7003L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health I (online)
HPAM 7010 or HPAM 7010E Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

Gerontology Core Requirements (12 hours)

GRNT 7100/7100E Foundations of Aging
GRNT 6650/6650E Aging in Society
GRNT 7200/7200E Lifespan Health Psychology
GRNT 8200/8200E Public Health and Aging

Gerontology Electives (9 credit hours)
The following is a list of recommended electives for an MPH concentration in Gerontology. Other courses may be approved with the permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

GRNT 7150E Early Life Influences on Aging
GRNT 7400E Cognition and the Aging Brain
GRNT 7500E Smart Technology in an Aging Society
GRNT 7600E Pharmacology and Aging
GRNT 7800E End of Life and Older Adults
GRNT/EPID 8300 Epidemiology of Aging
GRNT/EPID 8400 Epidemiology of Chronic Disease
SOWK 6142 Social Work With Older Adults
KINS 6320 Exercise and Aging
HPAM 8400 Policy and Economic Analysis in Public Health
HPAM 8700 Management of Public Health Organizations
HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion
FDNS 6560/6560E Nutrition, Health, and Aging
FDNS 8530-8550 Nutrition and Disease Processes I, II

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses.

Preferred Background

A background in business, management, political science and/or health sciences and public health experience is preferred for applicants to the HPAM concentration.

MPH Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7001E  Foundations of Biostatistics
EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E  Fundamentals of Epidemiology
HPRB 7010 or HPRB 7010E  Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior
BIOS 7002L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health II (online)
EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E  Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
BIOS 7003L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health I (online)
HPAM 7010 or HPAM 7010E Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

Heath Policy and Management Core Requirements (13 hours)

HPAM 7001 Foundations in Health Policy and Management
HPAM 7400 Policy Analysis in Public Health
HPAM 7600 Health Economics I
HPAM 7750 Healthcare Finance
HPAM 7700 Management of Public Health Organizations

Health Policy and Management Elective Courses (minimum of 9 hours)
Health Policy and Management offers a variety of approved HPAM electives throughout the year. These include:

HPAM 7040 Health, Poverty, Economic Disparity, and Socioeconomic Development
HPAM 7050 Health Policy and Obesity
HPAM 7060 Policy Issues in Women’s Health
HPAM 7150 U.S. Healthcare Delivery Systems
HPAM 7230 Ethical Issues in Research
HPAM 7410 Health Informatics I
HPAM 7450 Policy Evaluation in Public Health I
HPAM 7610 Economics of Aging
HPAM 7650 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HPAM 7760 Public Health Law and Ethics for Public Health Practitioners
HPAM 7840 Managerial Epidemiology
HPAM 7850 Economic Evaluation Methods in Health I
HPAM 7850L Economic Evaluation Methods in Health I Laboratory

In addition, graduate-level electives in BIOS, DMAN, EHSC, EPID, and GRNT may be used as electives with the approval of your advisor. It is your responsibility to make sure the electives you choose will be approved by your advisor. Other courses may be accepted as electives with prior written approval from academic advisor.

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). The curriculum comprises the following areas and courses:

Preferred Background

A background in the social, behavioral and/or health sciences and public health experience is preferred for applicants to the HPB concentration.

M.P.H. Core Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

BIOS 7001E  Foundations of Biostatistics
EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E  Fundamentals of Epidemiology
HPRB 7010 or HPRB 7010E  Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior
BIOS 7002L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health II (online)
EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E  Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
BIOS 7003L (ONLINE)  Applied Biostatistics for Public Health I (online)
HPAM 7010 or HPAM 7010E Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

Heath Promotion and Behavior Core Requirements (15 hours)

HPRB 7270 Resource Development and Implementation
HPRB 7470 Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education
HPRB 7510 Health Promotion Research Methods
HPRB 7920 Health Behavior
HPRB 7990 Diversity and Social Justice in Public Health

Health Promotion Elective Courses (minimum of 5 hours)
Health Promotion and Behavior offers a variety of approved electives throughout the year. Please contact your advisor for assistance in choosing electives offered in both the Department and throughout the University. It is your responsibility to make sure the electives you choose will be approved by your advisor and the HPRB Graduate Coordinator.

Other Required Courses

• Professionalism in Public Health (PBHL 7460, 1 hour): Through a series of professional development exercises, graduate students are exposed to competencies related to communication and professional development. Students are expected to produce resumes, writing assignments, and professional online presence. Students develop an e-portfolio and proposal for the applied practice and integrative learning experiences occurring in the final semester.
• Integrative Learning Experience (PBHL 7560, 2 hours): Student practicum advisement. Throughout two consecutive semesters, students will be expected to have completed a placement or applied research proposal and work with their advisor for career counseling and support. Advisors will guide students through their portfolio and resume development, and their APE proposal.
• Applied Practice Experience (PBHL 7660, 6 hours): Students choose the site for their practicum, with the assistance of the academic advisor and Practice Coordinator. Students may elect to complete the Applied Research track, rather than a practicum, and will spend 2 consecutive semesters conducting field research and completing a publishable manuscript, with a faculty mentor. For either applied practice or applied research track, deliverables and a poster presentation are required.

Course Substitution Policy

Students with an undergraduate degree major in Health Promotion can waive the HPRB 7010 course and substitute the course with an upper-level concentration within their current MPH concentration.