Public Health, MPH & Social Work, PhD
for the joint programs of Masters of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
The MPH can be earned jointly with the PhD in 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.
for the joint programs of Masters of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
For additional details and requirements refer to the two departments' Graduate Handbooks and the Graduate College Handbook.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHLH 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| CHLH 469 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| CHLH 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 594 | Special Topics (Cultural Competence and Health Promotion) | 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 PhD core courses) | ||
| Electives and seminars, min 3 (may be met by PhD core courses) | ||
| SOCW 579 | Social Work Practice Theories | 4 |
| SOCW 585 | National Social Welfare Policy | 4 |
| SOCW 593 | Applied Qualitative Research | 4 |
| SOCW 595 | Quantitative Research Designs | 4 |
| SOCW 575 | Social Work Teaching Seminar | 4 |
| SOCW 594 | Individual Research (2 semesters of enrollment) | 8 |
| PhD Focus Area (outside of Social Work-may be met by MPH core courses) | 12 | |
| 3 courses in statistics and research methodology, outside of Social Work (may be met by MPH core courses) | 12 | |
| SOCW 599 | Dissertation Research (min applied toward degree) | 12 |
| Total Hours | 100 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Masters Degree Required for Admission? | No |
| Qualifying Exam Required: | Yes |
| Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
| Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the joint programs of Masters of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
School of Social Work
Director of Graduate Studies: Associate Dean Min Zahn
School of Social Work website
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-5246
Social Work email
Admissions
Overview of Grad College Admissions & Requirements
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
Graduate Email
Community Health
Department of Community Health website
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College Catalog Page
Applied Health Sciences College Website
Admissions
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