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Master of Public Health (MPH) Generalist Track

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MPH Generalist Track

Graduates learn to analyze, communicate and translate evidence into programs and policies to protect and improve population and community health.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS
The interdisciplinary and affordable program allows students with diverse academic backgrounds, public health and healthcare professionals to apply their learning experiences in public health policy, program management, and community health.

GAIN CAREER-READY SKILLS
Advanced certificates in applied AI in health outcomes, implementation science, health analytics, health systems leadership and population health informatics.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
A wide range of career fairs, strategically curated professional events, one-on-one coaching to explore public health through different lenses, foster your connections and build your lifelong networks and skills.
LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
In addition to 180-hr of fieldwork and courses with community service, students can apply their skills in hackathons and partnering with 200 communities, non-government organizations, and high schools worldwide.
ENGAGE IN RESEARCH
With 5 research centers and 3 labs, you may pursue research in public health including but not limited to mental health, artificial intelligence, chronic diseases, environmental health, substance abuse.
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Graduates of the program are employed as project managers, community health managers, health educators and research project coordinators.

COURSES

Fifteen (15) credit hours of core courses

  • Foundations of Public Health (0 credit hours
  • Health Policy and Organization of Health Services
  • Environmental Health
  • Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Principles
  • Principles of Epidemiology

Fifteen (15) credit hours of concentration courses

  • Epidemiologic Survey Methods
  • Health Policy and Research Methods
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Population Health Challenges
  • Leadership and Organizational Change in Health Care
  • Public Health Communication

Nine (9) credit hours of electives

Applied Practical Experience - 1 credit hour

  • Fieldwork

Culminating - 2 credit hours

  • Capstone Project

TO APPLY

  • Completed SOPHAS application
  • Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (400-500 words)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
  • International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor
17:1 Student to Instructor
90% Courses taught by faculty
98% Off-campus PH Fieldworks
8 Centers and labs
42 Credit hours
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Testimonials

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As a generalist track MPH student my journey in public health has been both rewarding and eye-opening. Read more... Cristobal Valdebenito
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The school's belief in my abilities and the opportunities for real-world impact has been instrumental in my journey. Read more... Blake Moseley
aeryn-longuevan
...the UofM SPH has afforded me many opportunities to learn about and become involved in the field of public health. Read more... Aeryn Longuevan

 

Connect with us

Alex Parkhouse, PhD, MA, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Ph: 901.678.5308

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Briana McNeil, MBA, M.Ed., Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
Ph: 901.678.3740

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Shirl Sharpe, MS, Manager, Academic Services
Ph: 901.678.1710

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