Public Health Master's
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| PH 675 | One Health | 2 |
| PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| PH 731 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| PH 712 | Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
| PH 745 | Community Health Leadership | 3 |
| PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH 794 | Practicum | 3 |
| PH 789 | Integrative Learning Experience (Integrative Learning Experience) | 1 |
| Specialization Courses (select from below) | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Community Health Sciences OPTION
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH 700 | Preventing and Managing Chronic Illness | 3 |
| PH 711 | Integrating Primary Care and Public Health | 3 |
| PH 722 | Applied Community Health | 3 |
| PH 725 | Promoting Health through Policy, System and Environment | 3 |
| Select One Group from below for 6 credits: | 6 | |
| Group One: Maternal and Child Health | ||
| Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | ||
| Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology | ||
| Women's Health | ||
or PH 761 | Injury Prevention | |
| Group Two: Electives (6 credits) | ||
| Group Three: American Indian Public Health | ||
PH 772 | ||
PH 774 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- For PH 794 Applied Practice Experience, students cannot receive credit for past work experience.
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
In addition to these requirements, the following are required:
- Completion of both the SOPHAS application AND NDSU Graduate School application.
- A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
- An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
- All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission.
- This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada;
- An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS;
- A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
- Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center’s Intensive Level 112
5. Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
- Written Statement of Purpose and Goals - Submit a two-page statement describing your reasons for pursuing an MPH, your public health interest areas, and your career goals. Describe any education, skills, or relevant experience that has prepared you for graduate education in public health. In addition, highlight any personal qualities, characteristics, or abilities that will enable you to be successful in achieving your career goals.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)