The MPH-PHA Concentration develops student skill acquisition more broadly in public health epidemiological and research methods, placing emphasis on data collection and data analysis methods and use of statistical analysis procedures. A minimum of 42 credit hours are required for graduation. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in coursework must be maintained.  All work must be completed within six years.

Degree Requirements 

A minimum of 42 credit hours are required for graduation. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 in coursework must be maintained. All work must be completed within six years. The following lists courses required in three areas: the core, the concentration and electives. All students are required to complete an Applied Practice Experience and an Integrative Learning Experience course as part of their concentration course requirements.

MPH Foundation Courses (21 credit hours)

• FPH 7011 Foundations of Public Health (3 cr.)
• FPH 7012 Social Justice in Public Health (3 cr.)
• FPH 7015 Biostatistics I (3cr.)
• FPH 7100 Health Care Organization and Administration (3 cr.)
• FPH 7210 Research Methods for Public Health Professionals (3 cr.)
• FPH 7240 Epidemiology (3 cr.)
• FPH 7300 Public Health Policy (3 cr.)

MPH-PHA Concentration Courses (11 credit hours)

• FPH 7020 Biostatistics 2 (3 cr.)
• FPH 7250 Health Data Analytics (3 cr.)
• FPH 7280 Public Health Community Level Intervention Science (3 cr.)
• FPH 7350 Statistical Programming (2 cr.)

MPH Applied Practice Experience (3 cr.)

• FPH 7440 Applied Practice Experience (3 cr.)

MPH Integrated Learning Experience (3 cr.)

• FPH 8991 Integrated Learning Experience (3 cr.)

MPH Approved Elective Courses (4 cr.)