Public Health, MPH & Social Work, PhD
for the degrees 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 degrees 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 | 4 | |
| CHLH 469 | 4 | |
| CHLH 540 | 4 | |
| CHLH 550 | 4 | |
| CHLH 572 | 4 | |
| CHLH 573 | 4 | |
| CHLH 575 | 4 | |
| CHLH 577 | 4 | |
| CHLH 594 | (Cultural Competence and Health Promotion) | 4 |
| CHLH 587 | 4 | |
| CHLH 589 | 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 degrees 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
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Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
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