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

CHLH 4104
CHLH 4694
CHLH 5404
CHLH 5504
CHLH 5724
CHLH 5734
CHLH 5754
CHLH 5774
CHLH 594 (Cultural Competence and Health Promotion)4
CHLH 5874
CHLH 5892
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 579Social Work Practice Theories4
SOCW 585National Social Welfare Policy4
SOCW 593Applied Qualitative Research4
SOCW 595Quantitative Research Designs4
SOCW 575Social Work Teaching Seminar4
SOCW 594Individual 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 599Dissertation Research (min applied toward degree)12
Total Hours100

Other Requirements

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
School of Social Work website
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-5246
Social Work email

School of Social Work Faculty

Admissions
Overview of Grad College Admissions & Requirements


Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health Website

Health & Kinesiology
Department of Health & Kinesiology Website

College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College Catalog Page
Applied Health Sciences College Website

Admissions
MPH Admissions Questions email
Graduate College Admissions & Requirements