Curriculum

MPH Program Requirements

A 42 hour curriculum including a public health related capstone project that demonstrates the knowledge and the skill set to assume increasingly responsible positions in the public health sector are required to earn the MPH in Environmental Health.

Courses

The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a specialty track in Environmental Health requires 42 academic credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree.The program of study consists of 6 core courses for 18 credit hours; 3 environmental health core courses for 9 credit hours, and 2 environmental health electives for 6 credit hours.The remaining 9 credit hours may be satisfied through the capstone project for a total of six credit hours and a practicum (a public health project) or grant writing course for 3 credit hours.

MPH Core (18 credit hours)

MPHO 610 - Introduction to Public Health Practice
MPHO 611 - Fundamentals of Public Health Social and Behavioral Sciences
MPHO 612 - Statistical Reasoning for Public Health
MPHO 613 - Environmental Sciences for Public Health Practice
MPHO 614 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
MPHO 615 - Health Services Administration in Public Health

Environmental Health Core (9 credit hours)

ENVH 602 - Environmental Health Administration and the Law
ENVH 643 - Principles of Toxicology
ENVH 566 - Environmental Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis

Environmental Health Electives (two courses for 6 credit hours)

To be determined in concert with the MPH Advisor

Culminating Courses (Coursework totaling 9 credit hours)

MPHO 690 - Public Health Practicum (3 credit hours)
MPHO 691 - Grant Writing for Public Health Practice)
MPHO 699 - Capstone Project (3-6 credit hours)