MPH in Health Promotion Sciences

Overview

Dive into the world of health promotion sciences with our Master of Public Health program at OU Hudson College of Public Health. Picture yourself designing and coordinating health programs, evaluating their impact, educating communities, and writing grants to fund these initiatives.

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. Part of the required MPH curriculum can be taken in Tulsa.

Curriculum

This 45-credit hour program is designed to empower you as an agent of change, advancing the health of individuals, families, and communities. Courses like Community Assessment, Organization, and Interventions, Health Program Evaluation, and Program Planning for Health Promotion will equip you with the skills to make a real-world impact.

Course Requirements

Core Courses	16 credit hours
Required HPS Courses	12 credit hours
Selective Courses (diversity requirement)	3 credit hours
Elective Courses	9 credit hours
Integrated Public Health Practice	3 credit hours
Public Health Practicum Courses	2 credit hours
TOTAL HOURS	45 CREDIT HOURS

Core Courses
BSE 5113	Principles of Epidemiology
BSE 5163	Biostatistics Methods I
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
HPS 5453	Theoretical Concepts in Health Promotion
HPS 5463	Community Assessment, Organization, and Interventions
HAP 5543	Health Program Evaluation
HPS 5563	Program Planning for Health Promotion

Selective Courses
HPS 5383	Health and Illness in Old Age
HPS 5853	Health and the American Indian

Electives: 9 credit hours from a variety of courses offered

Other Required Courses
CPH 7003	Integrated Public Health Practice
CPH 7941	Practicum Preparation Seminar
CPH 7950	Public Health Practicum

Additional Degree Requirements

Certified in Public Health Examination
Interprofessional Education Requirement
Culminating Experience

STEM Designation

The Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Sciences program 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.

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Academic Resources

At the Hudson College of Public Health, students are empowered with a diverse range of accredited degree programs, hands-on learning experiences, and state-of-the-art research opportunities, all guided by our multidisciplinary faculty.

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Research

The Hudson College of Public Health is enriched by its research partnerships with esteemed institutions and organizations, providing students with a robust, real-world learning experience that complements their academic journey.

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Field Work

At the Hudson College of Public Health, students apply their curriculum through immersive field experiences and practicums, fostering a hands-on, real-world understanding of public health challenges and solutions.

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Department of Health Promotion Sciences

The Department of Health Promotion Sciences provides a community-engaged and innovative program that prepares students to become leaders in health promotion and policy. Our department offers a diverse range of degrees, including the only MPH/MSW dual degree with the OU School of Social Work. Students benefit from our faculty’s real-world experience, our commitment to social justice and improving health outcomes, and our strong partnerships with key public health leaders and tribal communities.

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