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BS Community Health/MPH in Health Promotion Sciences

Join a dynamic community of future healthcare leaders, where evidence-based research meets impactful community engagement. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, build close-knit relationships, and make a difference in public health.

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Overview

The Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Sciences is a 45-credit hour program. Our graduates work as agents of change to advance the health of individuals, families, and communities. Examples of this work include health program design, coordination, and evaluation, health education, grant writing, research coordination, and other leadership roles in education, nonprofit, healthcare, and health department sectors. Career opportunities are available in multiple organizations including federal, state, tribal, and local public health agencies; short- and long-term health care institutions; voluntary health agencies; universities, colleges, and public schools; state and local community mental health agencies; business and industry; and other health related agencies. 

A collaboration between the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences and the Hudson College of Public Health, this dual degree program is your passport to a career where you’ll be at the forefront of public health, studying the distribution and dynamics of disease, and using this knowledge to optimize health in populations. 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.

Admissions Requirements

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

  • Must be a current Community Health student at the University of Oklahoma in good standing.
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above.

If after reviewing the qualifications for the BS in Community Health/MPH in Health Promotion Sciences 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. 

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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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Health Promotion Sciences Faculty

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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.

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.

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.