Recommended Course Sequence for MS in Community Health Education

For MS students entering in or after Fall 2026

Year 1 (FALL)  

  • SPHHS 605 – Health Equity & the Foundations of Public Health Practice
  • SPHHS 615 – Epidemiology and Biostatistics Part A
  • HPP 601 Application of Social and Behavioral Theory) (CHE Requirement)
  • HPP 602/603 Community Development (CHE Requirement)

Year 1 (SPRING)

  • SPHHS 606 – Leading Change: Policy Advocacy, and Ethics
  • SPHHS 616 – Epidemiology and Biostatistics Part B
  • HPP 704 – Program Planning (CHE Requirement)
  • HPP 624/708 – Research Methods (CHE Requirement)

Year 2 (FALL)

  • HPP 620 – Intro to the US Healthcare System (CHE Requirement)
  • HPP622 – Program Evaluation (CHE Requirement)
  • HPP 624/708 – Research Methods, or other methods course (CHE Requirement)
  • HPP 699 – Master’s Thesis

Year 2 (SPRING)

  • HPP 608 – Communication Theory (CHE Requirement)
  • Elective
  • HPP 699 – Master’s Thesis

Note: This is the recommended regular MS course sequence for CHE students matriculating in a Fall semester. Each student should consult with their faculty advisor regarding any changes to this sequence due to individual academic interests.