Public Health, MPH & Kinesiology, PhD

for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology


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 Kinesiology


The M.P.H. can be earned jointly with the Kinesiology, 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.

For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook.  

CHLH 4104
CHLH/ENVS 4694
CHLH/KIN 5404
CHLH 5504
CHLH 5724
CHLH 5734
CHLH 5754
CHLH 5774
CHLH 5874
CHLH 5892
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)
CHLH 5944
KIN 5918
KIN 5654
Competency in Ph.D. research methods12
Kinesiology Research/Project Hours (8 max applied toward degree) 0-8
KIN 59932
Total Hours100

Other Requirements

Other requirements may overlap
Minimum Number of 500-level Hours Required Overall in Program: 12 (8 within M.P.H.)
Minimum Hours Required Within Kinesiology (not including 599) 24
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 Kinesiology


Department of Health and Kinesiology

Department of Health and Kinesiology Website
Health and Kinesiology Faculty

Public Health Program

Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health website
MPH-PhD website

College of Applied Health Sciences

Applied Health Sciences College catalog page
Applied Health Sciences College website