Master of Public Health (MPH)
MPH
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is designed to graduate students with skills in the core competencies in public health and additional competencies in one of the following concentrations: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, or Public Health Research.
Program Highlights
- Nationally-known faculty
- Leading-edge information technologies
- Challenging, real-world experiences
- A dynamic collaboration with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness provides first-hand opportunities to address public health challenges in a top-20 U.S. city.
- Students are encouraged to declare their concentration at the time of application, though applications from students that do not declare a concentration are also accepted. Undeclared students will need to identify to a concentration prior to November 15 of their first semester.
Concentrations
An opportunity for students to receive a mixture of quantitative skills as well as wide exposure to the field of public health.
Receive advanced training in the theory and methods of epidemiology and study of viruses and diseases on a local, national, and global level.
Influence positive health related behavior and policy initiatives to impact long-term health improvement within our communities.
Develop innovative healthcare leaders to pursue effective health policy making and implementation within a healthcare system.
Develop critical skills in epidemiological methods, biostatistics, health data analysis, and evidence-based research to address complex public health challenges. Students will develop competencies in study design, data interpretation, and the translation of research findings into effective public health interventions. Graduates are prepared to lead research initiatives that inform health policy, enhance clinical practices, and contribute to the advancement of population health.
Practice Experience & Integrative Learning Experience Information
In order for an MPH student to enroll in the first practice experience course (PHPH 677 Practice Experience I), the student must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the MPH program, successfully complete all 4 core MPH courses, and complete or be concurrently enrolled in at least 2 concentration specific courses. In order to enroll in a concentration specific course, the student must complete the core MPH course for that discipline. This is to ensure a strong theoretical foundation has been developed by the MPH student and thus apply their MPH foundational knowledge to their future practice experience opportunity. Students that have not passed all four core courses in Fall I may not enroll in concentration course beyond the Spring I semester and must successfully pass those courses before continuing in the program.
Once enrolled in PHPH 677 Practice Experience I, the part-time MPH student must enroll in PHPH 678 Practice Experience II the following academic semester. After completing PHPH 678 the part-time MPH student must enroll in PHPH 679 Practice Experience III in the following spring semester.
Tuition scholarships are available to students who enroll in the MPH program and are from one of the seven border states of Kentucky:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Ohio
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Through this program, students receive a scholarship that pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates.
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