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MPH in Community & Population Health

Study the distribution and dynamics of disease and health in populations, investigate causative factors and determinants of disease in populations, and advance the body of knowledge that will make it possible to control and/or prevent disease and to optimize health.

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Overview

The Master of Public Health in Community and Population Health is a 42-credit hour program that is designed to provide broad based knowledge and skills in public health practice to those individuals working in the public health arena wishing additional education for career enhancement and/or advancement. The degree also provides an opportunity for those individuals with a professional degree in health care or health service to complement their professional knowledge and skills with a public health perspective.

The Hudson College of Public Health and the Master of Public Health program offered by the Department are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). The MPH program may be completed by full or part-time students and is offered in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

DELIVERY METHOD

The MPH in Community & Population Health is also offered as an online program. To see the details for the online program, click the link below.

MPH in Community & Population Health - Online

Curriculum

Course Requirements

Core Courses 16 credit hours
Required Courses 15 credit hours
Elective Courses 6 credit hours
Integrated Public Health Practice 3 credit hours
Public Health Practicum Courses 2 credit hours
TOTAL HOURS 42 CREDIT HOURS

 

Core Courses
BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I
BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology
HPS 5213 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
OEH 5013 Environmental Health
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care System
HPS 5211 Qualitative Methods in Public Health

 

Required Courses
HAP 5303 Health Care Policy and Politics
BSE 5023 Computer Applications in Public Health
BSE 5303 Epidemiology of Infectious Disease
BSE 5363 Epidemiology and Prevention of Chronic Diseases
HPS 5563 Program Planning for Health Promotion
CPH 7003 Integrated Public Health Practice
CPH 7941 Practicum Preparation Seminar - 1 credit hour
CPH 7950 Public Health Practicum - 1 credit hour (240 contact hours)

 

Elective Courses
Electives from the College of Public Health 6 credit hours

Additional Degree Requirements

  • NBPHE Certified in Public Health (CPH) Examination
  • Interprofessional Education Requirement
  • Culminating Experience

STEM Designation

The MPH in Population and Community Health is NOT considered a STEM-designated degree program.

A STEM-designated program is an academic program that falls under at least one of the approved categories from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These categories are recognized by the government for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. DHS's updated STEM-designated degree list can be found here: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/stemList2022.pdf.

Admissions Requirements

For the general application requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree.
  • College Algebra or a higher-level math course.

If after reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Public Health in Community & Population Health program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page. 

How to Apply

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