Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

The M.P.H. degree program provides graduate education for practicing professionals or other applicants with relevant environmental health-related experience. In addition to the five public health core courses, the M.P.H. student completes a core of four environmental health sciences courses, electives, a practice experience, and a culminating experience of an M.P.H. project or capstone course. The M.P.H. degree may be completed in three semesters plus the intervening summer. A minimum of 42 credits is required.

Information for students on the MPH Practicum Experience:

• PUBHLTH 698 (3 credits)

NOTE: Required of all M.P.H. students unless a Practicum Experience Waiver Form is approved.

Click on the documents in the "Download" area at the side of this webpage to download the MPH Practicum Student Handbook or individual forms.

• MPH Practicum Student Handbook  (Campus-based students only)
• Form I- Practicum Planning Form  
• Form II - Practicum Scope of Work Form
• Form III - Practicum Contact Hour Log
• Form IV- Student One Month Evaluation of the Practicum Form
• Form V - Site Supervisor Evaluation of the Student’s Practicum Performance Form
• Form VI - Student Evaluation of the Practicum Form
• APPENDIX: Concentration Specific Competencies
• Student Travel Form
• Gift Policy

Information for students on the MPH Project and Culminating Experience:

• M.P.H. project, PUBHLTH 696D (3 credits)
• Platform presentation based on the project
• Preparation of a poster for a professional society meeting

Information for students on the MPH Non-Project Option and Culminating Experience:

• 3 additional PUBHLTH courses selected in consultation with one's advisor
• Written comprehensive examination
• Preparation of a poster for a professional society meeting