Degree & Program Requirements
Degree Requirements
In addition to the Graduate Academic Requirements for graduate degrees the following school requirements should be noted:
- A minimum of 42 semester credits
- Public Health Core - 17 Credits
- Concentration in Nutrition and Wellness - 15 Credits
- Practicum - 2 Credits
- Research - 8 Credits
- Culminating Activity
MPH Program Composition
Public Health Core (17 Credits)
| Course ID | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PBHL 500 | Introduction to Public Health | 2 |
| PBHL 511 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PBHL 521 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PBHL 525 | Principles of Environmental Health | 3 |
| PBHL 531 | Principles of Health Behavior | 3 |
| PBHL 535 | Principles of Health Administration | 3 |
Concentration in Nutrition and Wellness (12 Credits)
| Course ID | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDNT 565 | Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| FDNT 520 | Vegetarian Nutrition and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| FTES 510 | Fitness and Health Promotion | 2 |
| PBHL 540 | Grant Writing | 2 |
| PBHL 545 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PBHL 646 | Integration of Spirituality in Healthcare | 2 |
Research (8 Credits)
| Course ID | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDNT 560 | Health Research Methods | 3 |
| FDNT 680 | Research Seminar | 1 |
| PBHL 698 | Capstone Research Project | (1 + 3) |
Practicum (2 Credits)
- PBHL 580 - Field Practicum: 2 Credits
Culminating Activities
These include...
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A capstone research project
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Field practicum,
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Written comprehensive exam
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Professional portfolio
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An exit interview with the school chairman at the conclusion of the program.
MPH Program Course Schedule
| FIRST YEAR | SECOND YEAR | THIRD YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester: 5 Credits | Fall Semester: 6 Credits | Fall Semester: 6 Credits |
| PBHL 500 Introduction to Public Health (2 credits) | FDNT 520 Vegetarian Nutrition & Disease Prevention (3 credits) | PBHL 540 Grant Writing (2 credits) |
| PBHL 525 Principles of Environmental Health (3 credits) | PBHL 511 Biostatistics (3 credits) | PBHL 580 Field Practicum (2 credits) |
| PBHL 698 Capstone Research Project (2 credits) | ||
| Spring Semester: 6 Credits | Spring Semester: 6 Credits | Spring Semester: 2 Credits |
| PBHL 531 Principles of Health Behavior (3 credits) | FDNT 565 Current Issues in Nutrition & Wellness (3 credits) | FDNT 670 Comprehensive Exams (0 credits) |
| PBHL 535 Health Administration (3 credits) | PBHL 545 Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits) | PBHL 698 Capstone Research Project (2 credits) |
| Summer Semester: 6 Credits | Summer Semester: 5 Credits | |
| FDNT 560 Health Research Methods (3 credits) | FTES 510 Fitness and Health Promotion (2 credits) | |
| PBHL 521 Principles of Epidemiology (3 credits) | FDNT 680 Research Seminar (1 credit) | |
| PBHL 646 Integration of Spirituality in Health Care (2 credits) |
Total Credits: 42
Cost Per Credit: $552.00 for Academic Year 2018-2019
Disclaimer
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For More Information Please Contact
| Dr. Dixon Anjejo | Director of Masters of Public Health | anjejo@andrews.edu or 269.471.3386 |
| Dr. Padma P. Tadi Uppala | Chair, School of Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness | padma@andrews.edu |
- Phone: 269-471-3370
- Email: populationhealth@andrews.edu