Curriculum

The MPH degree requires completion of 64 units, and is comprised of core courses, concentration courses, and elective courses.

Core Courses (36 units)

• PH 400 - Introduction to Biostatistics (4 units)
• PH 401 - Introduction to Epidemiology (4 units)
• PH 402 - Introduction to Health Behavior (4 units)
• PH 403 - Public Health Research Methods (4 units)
• PH 404 - Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health (4 units)
• PH 405 - Introduction to Health Policy (4 units)
• PH 406 - Scientific Writing (4 units)
• PH 496A - Public Health Leadership in Practice (1 unit) [Fall of 1st Year]
• PH 496B - MPH Practicum Field Placement (3 units) [Spring or Summer of 1st Year]
• PH 499 - Public Health Master's Capstone/Thesis (4 units) or PH 480 - Grant Writing (4 units)

Concentration Courses (16 units)

Additional course requirements are outlined under the Concentrations.

Elective Courses (12 units)

Elective course options include any MPH course offered that does not count towards a student's core or concentration requirements. Students can also fulfill elective requirements through independent study coursework (PH 498) and/or graduate level courses outside the department with approval of program director.