Doctor of Public Health

The purpose of the DrPH program is to provide education and training at an advanced level that allows graduates to pursue careers as practicing public health professionals in public health agencies, the private sector, and other types of settings.  As a result, such individuals have a broader educational preparation than those in more research-oriented programs. DrPH programs are offered in the following specialty areas: International Health, Environmental Health, and Maternal and Child Health. Degree requirements include successful completion of program-specific courses, a written qualifying examination, written and oral proposal of original research protocol, admission to candidacy and a final defense/presentation of the dissertation research.

Please refer to the appropriate departmental section of the catalog for details.