Master of Public Health (MPH) in Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences

The MPH in Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences is a 45-credit on-campus program that provides advanced training and field applications in basic and applied public health program development, evaluation, and research to promote health access. You’ll learn to identify and address the societal and structural bases of health inequities. The program emphasizes social determinants of health and theoretically based multi-level models of health promotion, preparing individuals for further graduate training or professional practice in national and international government agencies.

A Glimpse at Your Courses

Foundational Course Requirements:

• Foundations in Public Health
• Biostatistics for Public Health
• Epidemiology for Public Health
• Health Systems Policy and Management
• Design Strategies in Public Health Programs
• Fundamentals of Interprofessional Collaboration & Practice
  

• Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
• Evidence-Based Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Health Equity
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs
• Community Organization: Community Work for Social Justice
  

Program Course Requirements:

Additional Program Requirements:

• Elective Courses (12 credits)
• Applied Practice Experience
• Integrative Learning Experience