Master of Public Health - Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration, (MPH)

University of Memphis

The mission of the CEPH accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to provide a stimulating academic environment in a metropolitan setting that supports excellence and innovation in education, research, and service to enhance the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities in the Mid-South. Program objectives are: (1) Prepare future leaders in the field of public health by providing the highest quality education and practice opportunities in theories, approaches, methods, and other substantive issues pertinent to public health (2) Create and nurture an environment conducive to interdisciplinary public health initiatives, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations who suffer disproportionately from illness and disability (3) Pursue innovative and rigorous research on critical public health issues to prevent disease and injury, promote well-being, and foster overall physical and mental health (4) Stimulate collaboration with the community to develop effective partnerships in combating the health challenges in our communities, city, state, and region and (5) Inform public policy, disseminate health information, and increase awareness of public health concerns through disease surveillance, needs assessments, and program evaluation.Program Requirements:Completion of a total of 42 hours, including 18 hours of core course requirements 9 hours of electives, 3 hours of practicum/field experience, and 3 hours of a culmination experience in the form of either a thesis or master’s project seminar. Students may choose a concentration in any of the following areas: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Urban Health. They may also choose to have a Generalist MPH degree.Core courses include:HADM 7105 - Hlth Policy & Org Hlth Svs Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7120 - Environmental Health I Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7150 - Biostatistical Methods I Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7160 - Soc/Behav Science Principles Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7170 - Epidemiology in PUBH I Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7180 - Foundations of PUBH Credit Hours: (3)Concentration courses include:Social and Behavioral SciencesPUBH 7130 - Social Determinants of Health Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7132 - Health Program Evaluation Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7340 - Behavioral Intervention Develp Credit Hours: (3)Plus any one of the following:PUBH 7014 - Public Health Communication Credit Hours: (3)PUBH 7345 - Health Literacy Credit Hours: (3)JRSM 7050 - Mass Comm Theory Credit Hours: (3)Electives (9 hours)Elective courses applied to the MPH program requirements must have the advisor’s approval.

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