Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Courses / Curriculum

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The MPH program at SVSU consists of 30 credits of required courses.

Students who are interested in learning the essentials of healthcare administration may also complete the Health Administration Leadership Certificate. 

Required Courses

• HS 500 - Introduction to Public Health 3 cr
• HS 520 - Public Health Grant & Proposal Writing 3 cr
• HS 530 - Health Behavior & Health Promotion 3 cr
• HS 532 - Quantitative Applications Public Health 3 cr
• HS 560 - Environmental Health 3 cr
• HS 610 - Cultural Competency in Public Health 3 cr
• HS 640 - Epidemiology 3 cr
• HS 650 - Public Health Services 3 cr
• HS 660 - Public Health Field Experience 3 cr
• HS 670 - Capstone Project 3 cr

Elective Courses

• HS 535 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3 cr
• HS 536 - Public Health Communication 3 cr
• MATH 532 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 cr