ONLINE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
MPH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (online program)
The MPH Program strives for academic excellence in training students to become culturally competent public health professionals who will provide leadership, innovation, and technical expertise in addressing the health concerns of the poor and underserved. The MPH Program is a generalist program in public health practice and requires course work in the five foundational areas of environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, and the behavioral sciences and health education. In addition, the online MPH students will gain additional public health depth through field experience and a public health internship. Additional requirements, before the awarding of the MPH degree, include the conduct of an applied public health research project and the passing of a written comprehensive exam. The Online MPH Program is 50-credit hours.
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Requirements for Admission
♣ The University Requirements for Admission can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website
♣ In addition to the minimum university requirements; the Institute Public Health requires a statement of interest and three written letters of recommendation. Online MPH applicants must also have a minimum of three years of health-related experience.
ONSITE MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
MPH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The MPH Program strives for academic excellence in training students to become culturally competent public health professionals who will provide leadership, innovation, and technical expertise in addressing the health concerns of the poor and underserved. The MPH Program requires course work in the five foundational areas of environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, and the behavioral sciences and health education. In addition to receiving a strong foundation in these core disciplines, traditional MPH students will gain additional depth through coursework in a chosen specialized area of public health, as well as through field experience and a public health internship. Additional requirements, before the awarding of the MPH degree, includes the conduct of an applied public health research project and the passing of a written comprehensive exam.
Requirements for Admission
♣ The University Requirements for Admission can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website.
♣ In addition to the minimum university requirements, the Institute Public Health requires a statement of interest and three written letters of recommendation. Online MPH applicants must also have a minimum of three years of health-related experience. The traditional (onsite) MPH Program is 50 credit hours.
DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program in the Institute of Public Health is designed primarily for those individuals planning careers involving public health professional practice, teaching, or research. This degree program provides training for the effective conduction or supervision of research and the integration of new knowledge and techniques into community and/or public health practice. Thus, the primary emphasis of the DrPH program is to prepare practicing professionals in the application of research methods and provide a foundation for solving public health issues. Currently, the DrPH program is a MINIMUM 61-credit, or a MINIMUM 82-credit hour program offered in two areas: (1) Behavioral Science and Health Education and (2) Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Concentration
The FAMU DrPH offers concentrations in the public health disciplines of behavioral science and health education and epidemiology and biostatistics.
Coursework Requirements
The courses required for the DrPH program will differ based on the area of concentration and whether the doctoral student has received a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from an accredited college or university.
Prerequisites
All doctoral students MUST complete the coursework that covers the MPH core. If the student has an MPH from an accredited college or university, the student should complete a MINIMUM 61-credit required for the DrPH program. However, if the student does not have an MPH degree or has not completed the MPH core requirements, the student will be required to enroll in the MINIMUM 82-credit hours for completing the
DrPH program.
Requirements for Admission
♣ The University Requirements for Admission can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website
School of Graduate Studies and Research (famu.edu)
♣ In addition to the minimum university requirements; the Institute Public Health requires a statement of interest and three written letters of recommendation. For the DrPH, applicants must also have a master’s degree.
Application Deadlines
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) – April 1, 2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) – July 1, 2022
For more information regarding Florida A&M University Programs, please contact Mrs. Dunston-Lawrence at 919-268-5783
during the conference below:
Sunday, Oct. 24 ...................................... 1:30 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 25 ................................... 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 .................................. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.