2021-2022 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Health Professions
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Unit Description
The School of Health Professions was created as an organizational focus for expanded activities in community health. The school offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with three emphasis areas that include epidemiology and biostatistics, health promotion and health behavior, and health policy and administration. Faculty and staff are involved in interdisciplinary research and demonstration activities in areas such as health care access, health promotion, community health workers, impact studies, health care provider utilization, rural health, and cancer control. The Master of Public Health program seeks to prepare students for leadership responsibilities in public and private health settings that focus on improving quality of life through instruction, research, and community service. The MPH program partners with the College of Business and Economic Development and the College of Arts and Sciences allowing students to complete an MPH and complementary degrees in Business and Anthropology simultaneously. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation. The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Offerings for Non-Majors
A number of courses offered within the School of Health Professions are excellent choices for electives:
ProgramsAccelerated Master’s OptionsMaster of Public HealthMaster of Science in Athletic Training
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