Core Courses in the curriculum

Curriculum Effective January 1, 2007

All courses are 3 semester hours unless noted.

Block I*                                      

Orientation (no credit)
Overview of U.S. Health Care System
Public Health Administration & Management
Epidemiology
Basic Statistics and Research
Survey of Human Health and Disease*
**Required for students who have no clinical experience

Block II

Community Health Assessment
Financial Management I
Ethical and Legal Issues in Public Health
Occupational & Environmental Health
Behavioral Sciences & Health
Health Services Program Evaluation
Public Health Internship

Block III

Public Health Capstone (2 credits)

Total semester hours of core: 38
Total semester hours of electives: 7
Total semester hours for MPH Degree: 45

*It is recommended that you take courses in block order. Individual course planning can be done with an advisor to determine the best schedule to meet your goals.