To complete this degree, you will take a combination of Public Health Core Courses, Biostatistics Concentration Courses, Public Health Electives Courses, and Public Health Practical Experience Courses that together total 45 credits. The specific distribution of courses is as follows:
MPH With Environmental Health Science Concentration Curriculum
Public Heath Core Courses
- P510 – Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- P511 – Comprehensive Methods and Applications of Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
- P512 – Communication and Leadership in Public Health (3 credits)
- P513 – Planning, Evaluation and Management in Public Health (3 credits)
Global and Environmental Health Concentration Courses
Global Health Track
- A641 Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development (3 credits) (Fall and Spring)
- A642 Poverty, Decent Work, and Inequality (3 credits) (Fall)
- A643 Food, Water and Sanitation (3 credits) (Fall)
- A644 Sustainable Production and Consumption (3 credits) (Spring)
- A645 Resilient Cities and Communities (3 credits) (Spring)
- A646 Preservation and Restoration of Land and Sea (3 credits) (Spring)
Environmental Health Science Track
- A609 Air Pollution and Health (3 credits) – (Fall)
- A623 Management and Leadership in Health Protection (3 credits) (Spring)
- A633 Occupational Health and Safety (Spring)
- A640 Public Health Applications of GIS (3 credits) (Fall)
- A643 Food, Water and Sanitation (3 credits) (Fall)
- A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits) (Fall)
- A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits) (Spring)
Electives
- Any class(es)s from the track not taken
- A680 Fundamentals of Product Stewardship (3 credits)
- H613 Emergency Preparedness for Public Health (3 credits)
Public Health Practical Experience
- A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
- A703 Environmental Health Science Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
Full Time and Part Time Options to Fit Your Schedule
Whether you wish to go to school full time or you prefer to go part time to accommodate work or family obligations, we can meet your needs. Below are sample schedules showing you how you might schedule your courses for each option.
For students who start Fall 2018 or later
Fall Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
Spring Year 1
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Concentration S510 Introduction to Research Methods in Public Health (3 credits)
Summer Year 1
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership In Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
*You must take a total of 15 credits of Public Health Electives.
For students who start Fall 2018 or later
Fall Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
Spring Year 1
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
Summer Year 1
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
- Concentration S510 Introduction to Research Methods in Public Health (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Summer Year 2
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 3
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Spring Year 3
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership In Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
*You must take a total of 15 credits of Public Health Electives.
For students who start Spring 2019 or later
Spring Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Concentration S510 Introduction to Research Methods in Public Health (3 credits)
Fall Year 1
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
Summer Year 1
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership In Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
*You must take a total of 15 credits of Public Health Electives.
For students who start Spring 2019 or later
Spring Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits) - ONLINE
Fall Year 1
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits) - ONLINE
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits) - ONLINE
Summer Year 1
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
- Concentration S510 Introduction to Research Methods in Public Health (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Summer Year 2
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 3
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
- Elective* Choose a 3 Credit Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Spring Year 3
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership In Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
*You must take a total of 15 credits of Public Health Electives.
For students who start Fall 2019 or later
Fall Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
Spring Year 1
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Concentration A633 Occupational Health and Safety (3 credits)
Summer Year 1
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Concentration A609 Air Pollution and Health (3 credits)
- Concentration A628 Public Health Sanitation (3 credits)
- Concentration A640 Public Health Applications of GIS (3 credits)
- Elective Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Concentration A614 Water Quality Management (3 credits)
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership in Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)
For students who start Fall 2019 or later
Fall Year 1
- Core P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- Core P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
Spring Year 1
- Core P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)
- Core P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
Summer Year 1
- Elective* Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 2
- Concentration A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits)
- Concentration A609 Air Pollution and Health (3 credits)
Spring Year 2
- Concentration A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits)
- Concentration A633 Occupational Health and Safety (3 credits)
Summer Year 2
- Experience A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
- Elective* Public Health Elective (3 credits)
Fall Year 3
- Concentration A628 Public Health Sanitation (3 credits)
- Concentration A640 Public Health Applications of GIS (3 credits)
Spring Year 3
- Concentration A623 Management and Leadership in Health Protection (3 credits)
- Experience A703 Environmental Health Final Concentration Project (3 credits)