Public Health, MPH & Community Health, PhD
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
The Master of Public Health degree can be earned jointly with the PhD degree in:
- Community Health
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Kinesiology
- Nutritional Science
- Social Work
In the joint program, up to 12 hours of coursework may be applied to both degrees, and the degrees are conferred simultaneously at the completion of the program.
Electives from PhD departmental list may be met by MPH core courses. Additionally, the fourth MPH concentration course and elective course may be met by PhD core courses.
Students enrolled in the joint degree program must meet with academic advisors from both the programs to determine the exact plan of study throughout the joint degree program.
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
The M.P.H. can be earned jointly with the Community Health, Ph.D. In the joint program up to 12 hours of coursework may be applied to both degrees, and the degrees are conferred simultaneously at the completion of the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHLH 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| CHLH/ENVS 469 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| CHLH/KIN 540 | Health Behavior: Theory | 4 |
| CHLH 550 | Health Policy: United States | 4 |
| CHLH 572 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| CHLH 573 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| CHLH 575 | Chronic Disease Prevention | 4 |
| CHLH 577 | Health Program Evaluation | 4 |
| CHLH 587 | MPH Applied Practice Experience | 4 |
| CHLH 589 | MPH Integrative Learning Experience | 2 |
| Area of concentration coursework from approved list, min 3 (may be met by Ph.D. core courses) | ||
| Electives and seminars, min 3 (may be met by Ph.D. core courses) | ||
| Advanced research methods/statistics for Ph.D. | 4 | |
| Advanced research methods/statistics for Ph.D. | 8 | |
| CHLH 591 | Seminar | 8 |
| Two courses in an area of Ph.D. specialization (may be met by M.P.H. core courses) | ||
| CHLH 594 | Special Topics (Cultural Competence and Health Promotion) | 4 |
| CHLH 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 0 to 16 |
| Total Hours | 100 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the M.P.H.) |
| Approved Masters Degree Required for Admission? | No |
| Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
| Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
| Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
Kinesiology & Community Health
Department of Kinesiology & Community Health website
Kinesiology & Community Health Faculty
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Steven Petruzzello
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health Website
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-1083
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