Public Health, M.P.H. - Health Promotion (Online or On ground)

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The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/public-health/programs

Program Sequence - 48 Credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.  

C+ or higher required in all courses
Any course with an earned grade of less than "C+" must be repeated (the next time the course is offered) and passed with a minimum of "C+". In addition, students cannot repeat a course in the core or specialization more than once. 

Required Courses - 36 Credits
PCH 500 – Foundations of Public Health 
PCH 504 – Health Promotion Practice 
PCH 510 – Environmental Health 
PCH 515 – Biostatistics
PCH 516 – Public Health Research 
PCH 520 – Social and Behavioral Found on PH 
PCH 548 – Public Health Administration
PCH 551 – Epidemiology
PCH 564 – Health Systems and Policy 
PCH 577 – Program Planning and Evaluation 
PCH 586 – Health Promotion Methods 
PCH 595 – Public Health Internship

Electives - 9 credits
Choose 9 credits to apply towards the elective credit requirement.  These courses must be offered at the graduate level and be selected with advisement.     

Capstone - 3 credits
PCH 593 – Special Project Capstone 
Note: An overall grade point average of 3.0 is required to begin the capstone and for graduation.