Public Health, Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers two specific concentrations: Health Promotion and Wellness and Environmental and Occupational Health. The MPH program is practitioner-based, and the curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demand in the Public Health workforce. We prepare students for 21st century careers in Public Health and address Public Health challenges of this generation such as obesity, infectious diseases, illicit drug abuse, environmental pollution associated-diseases, climate change, and occupational health and safety. The program provides students the opportunity to become more familiar with the roles of government agencies and other non-governmental organizations in shaping Public Health policies both in the United States and globally.
The Master of Public Health program offers courses 100% online and requires 42 credits to complete it. Prospective students can transfer up to 12 credits into the MPH program; this is based on previously completed coursework and at the discretion of the Admissions committee. All MPH students are required to complete 30 core credits and 12 concentration-specific credits. The Master of Public Health program is in the process of applying for accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). All candidates completing this program are eligible to sit for the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) examination and the National Board of Public Health Examiners’ Certified Public Health (CPH) examination.
In the United States, between 2020 and 2030, the MPH-related occupations are projected to add about 118,449 jobs to the economy (EMSI). Within a 150-mile region around Slippery Rock University, between 2020 and 2030, MPH-related occupations are projected to grow by a total of 10% (EMSI). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Healthcare occupations and those related to healthcare are projected to account for 18 of the 30 fastest growing occupations.
Related Links
Public Health, MPH Program Page
Public Health Fact Sheet - HPW Concentration
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| HLTH 604 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 605 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HLTH 606 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLTH 607 | Designing and Conducting Health Surveys | 3 |
| HLTH 608 | Planning and Implementation of Public Health Strategies | 3 |
| HLTH 609 | Practicum in Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 610 | Occupational and Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| HLTH 627 | Public Health Culminating Experience | 3 |
| HLTH 628 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 631 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Health Promotion and Wellness Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 611 | Infectious and Chronic Disease | 3 |
| HLTH 616 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 |
| HLTH 617 | Health Marketing and Communication | 3 |
| HLTH 618 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 623 | Foundations of Environmental and Occupational Toxicology | 3 |
| HLTH 630 | Environmental and Occupational Exposure Monitoring Analysis Control | 3 |
| HLTH 625 | Occupational and Environmental Health Management and Leadership | 3 |
| HLTH 626 | Assessment and Communication of Occupational and Environmental Health Risk | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9MPH
Concentration Code: WELL, ENOH
Recommended Course Sequence
Environmental and Occupational Health Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HLTH 604 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 628 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 631 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Winter | ||
| HLTH 605 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 606 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLTH 607 | Designing and Conducting Health Surveys | 3 |
| HLTH 610 | Occupational and Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLTH 608 | Planning and Implementation of Public Health Strategies | 3 |
| HLTH 609 | Practicum in Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 623 | Foundations of Environmental and Occupational Toxicology | 3 |
| HLTH 630 | Environmental and Occupational Exposure Monitoring Analysis Control | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 625 | Occupational and Environmental Health Management and Leadership | 3 |
| HLTH 626 | Assessment and Communication of Occupational and Environmental Health Risk | 3 |
| HLTH 627 | Public Health Culminating Experience | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours** | 42 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 9MPH/ENOH
Revised Date: 02.25.2021
Health Promotion and Wellness Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HLTH 604 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 628 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 631 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Winter | ||
| HLTH 605 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 606 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLTH 607 | Designing and Conducting Health Surveys | 3 |
| HLTH 610 | Occupational and Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLTH 608 | Planning and Implementation of Public Health Strategies | 3 |
| HLTH 609 | Practicum in Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 611 | Infectious and Chronic Disease | 3 |
| HLTH 616 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 |
| HLTH 617 | Health Marketing and Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 618 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| HLTH 627 | Public Health Culminating Experience | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours** | 42 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 9MPH/ENOH
Revised Date: 02.25.2021