Public Health, M.P.H.

Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice is committed to social justice and the Jesuit mission as the only accredited Catholic, Jesuit school of public health in the nation. Students who graduate from SLU's College for Public Health and Social Justice pass the Certified Public Health exam at significantly higher rates than the national average. Over the past few years, more than 90% of students passed the exam on the first try, as compared to the national average of 75 to 85% annually.

STEM OPT Eligible Programs

Biostatistics, epidemiology, and all joint concentrations with epidemiology (BST/EPI, BSDP/EPI, BSHE/EPI, GLOH/EPI, HMP/EPI, and MCH/EPI) are designated as STEM OPT eligible programs for international students.

Program Highlights

Graduate-level public health classes are taught by faculty who are internationally recognized as leaders in public health research and practice and have diverse research interests. In addition to traditional classroom-based learning, students gain experience through applied learning opportunities with community partners.  

Curriculum Overview

The Master of Public Health trains students to be competent in both the core areas of public health and their selected concentrations. Students choose one or two (joint) concentrations from among eight options, including:

Behavioral Science and Health Education

Learn to design and evaluate interventions that promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness and injuries. Students in the M.P.H. behavioral science and health education concentration develop the skills to understand, research and address social, cultural, behavioral and environmental determinants of disease and injury. A joint concentration with epidemiology (BSHE/EPI) is also available for just an additional six credits. 

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness (Online Option Available)

Biostatistics

Learn to apply statistical theory and mathematical principles to research in public health, medicine, pharmacology, biology, environmental science and other related fields aimed at determining the causes of disease and injuries and to identifying critical trends within communities. Students in the M.P.H. biosecurity and disaster preparedness concentration develop the skills to collect and analyze health-related data, forecast various scenarios and make important policy recommendations. A joint concentration with epidemiology (BST/EPI) is also available for just an additional six credits.

Epidemiology

Learn to investigate and control disease distributions and the determinants of disease in human populations. Students in the M.P.H. epidemiology concentration develop skills in disease surveillance, sampling methods, identifying and improving study designs, analyzing health data used in epidemiologic studies, and the application of epidemiologic principles and methods related to chronic and infectious diseases. Joint concentrations with the following concentrations are also available for just an additional six credits: behavioral science and health education (BSHE/EPI), biosecurity and disaster preparedness (BSDP/EPI), biostatistics (BST/EPI), global health (GLOH/EPI), health management and policy (HMP/EPI), and maternal child health (MCH/EPI).

Global Health

Learn to research, understand and address worldwide health needs that transcend national boundaries, focusing especially on the needs of people living in developing countries and resource-poor immigrant communities here in the United States. Students in the M.P.H. global health concentration develop skills in intervention development and evaluation, implementation science and policy analysis. Joint concentrations with biosecurity and disaster preparedness (GLOH/BSDP), epidemiology (GLOH/EPI), and maternal child health (GLOH/MCH) are also available for just an additional six credits.

Health Management and Policy

Learn to create solutions that address key public health and health care system management challenges. Students in the M.P.H. health management and policy concentration blend a core management component with advanced public health training to prepare for senior leadership roles in a wide range of public, private and not-for-profit organizations committed to improving health care delivery systems, access to health care services, and reducing risks to the public’s health. A joint concentration with epidemiology (HMP/EPI) is also available for just an additional six credits.

Maternal and Child Health

Learn to investigate and address the complex public health problems unique to women, children and their families.  Students in the M.P.H. maternal and child health concentration develop skills to improve health delivery systems through advocacy, health education, program development and management, researching best practices, and promoting access to improved prenatal care and birth outcomes, particularly in underserved communities where the need is greatest. Joint concentrations in epidemiology (MCH/EPI) and global health (GLOH/MCH) are also available for just an additional six credits.

Public Health Practice

For professionals currently working in public health or experienced clinicians, learn to enhance skills in public health practice and develop, implement, and evaluate effective public health initiatives. Students in the M.P.H. public health practice concentration create and analyze programs in the context of the communities they serve, taking into account cultural, social, economic, ethical and legal factors.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

The M.P.H. program is designed to give students the practical skills needed for any public health career.

Students complete an internship after their first year of study to gain practical experience in their chosen career path. Students have interned in a variety of settings from local nonprofits to academic research centers, state and federal agencies, and multilateral institutions. Students work with the M.P.H internship coordinator and their faculty advisor to identify an appropriate internship in St. Louis, nationally, or across the globe.

Careers

SLU’s public health graduates are employed at federal, state and local health agencies; consulting firms; consumer advocacy organizations; community-based organizations and health care centers; hospitals; research centers; and universities.

Within the first year of graduation, 99%* of our graduates are beginning their careers, participating in fellowships or furthering their graduate education.

*

According to survey responses from the Class of 2015.

Admission Requirements

Behavioral Science and Health Education

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in behavioral science and health education program: a bachelor’s degree in a social science, biomedical science or a closely-related field is preferred, but other majors will certainly be considered.  Professional experience in a health-related field is highly valued.

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in biosecurity and disaster preparedness program: A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in the physical, chemical or biological sciences, or six credits of college-level courses individually in chemistry, biology and the physical sciences, with an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better in the science courses; however, applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Biostatistics

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in biostatistics program: Applicants from a mathematical, biological, or social science background with prior coursework that includes Calculus I and an introductory statistics class are eligible.

Epidemiology

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in epidemiology program: A bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or social science is preferred, but other majors will certainly be considered. Professional experience in a health-related field is highly valued.

Global Health

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in global health program: A bachelor’s degree in a social science, biomedical science, or a closely-related field is preferred. A minimal working proficiency in a language other than English is strongly recommended for individuals considering a career in global health.  The college will assess applicants' proficiency skills and provide guidance on how to improve foreign language skills. Professional experience in a health-related field is highly valued.

Health Management and Policy

There are no additional requirements for the M.P.H. in health management and policy program. Students are accepted into this program from a wide variety of backgrounds and majors. Please refer to the admissions requirements for all M.P.H. applicants.

Maternal and Child Health Concentration

There are no additional requirements for the M.P.H. in maternal and child health program. Students are accepted into this program from a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.  Please refer to the admissions requirements for all M.P.H. applicants.

Public Health Practice

In addition to the admission criteria for all Master of Public Health programs at SLU, the following is needed for admission to the M.P.H. in public health practice program: A bachelor's or master’s degree in a health or related field and substantial and relevant experience equivalent to three years in public health or health care.

Application Requirements

• Application form and fee
• Transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Résumé/curriculum vitae
• Professional goal statement

Apply using the centralized application service SOPHAS.

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until classes are full. You can submit GRE scores up to three months after your initial application. Apply using the centralized application service SOPHAS. 

Review Process

All applicants are considered using a holistic application review process, including in-person or phone interviews with faculty members in their intended concentration areas.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The College for Public Health and Social Justice offers several ways to help finance graduate education.  Opportunities include a limited number of merit-based scholarships and graduate research assistantships.  Awards are made to applicants with the highest combinations of GPAs and test scores who complete their applications by the priority deadlines.

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.

Accreditation

The College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 

View the Most Recent CEPH Self-Study (July 2016)  

Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health

1. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice.
2. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context.
3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate.
4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice.

Public Health and Health Care Systems

1. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings.
2. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels.

Planning and Management to Promote Health

1. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health.
2. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs.
3. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention.
4. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management.
5. Select methods to evaluate public health programs.

Policy in Public Health

1. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence.
2. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes.
3. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations.
4. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity.

Leadership

1. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making.
2.  Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community.

Communication

1. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors.
2. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation.
3. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content.

Interprofessional Practice

1. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams.

Systems Thinking

1. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue.

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PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

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PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

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PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Behavioral Science and Health Education Concentration

Behavioral Science and Health Education / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Concentration

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

Biostatistics Concentration

PUBH 5040 Generating Evidence from Public Health Data (3 cr) may not contribute credits toward total degree requirements

Biostatistics / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

PUBH 5040 Generating Evidence from Public Health Data (3 cr) may not contribute credits toward total degree requirements

Epidemiology Concentration

Global Health Concentration

Non-course Requirements 

International Experience

This requirement is met by completing PUBH 5910 Practice Experience in Public Health (0,3 cr) in a country that is not the student’s native country.  Note: students from developing countries may complete the practice experience in the U.S., another developed country, or their home country if approved by the Global Health Faculty Mentor.  Also, students with significant related international experience may be considered for an internship in the U.S.

Interagency Language Roundtable

Students not able to document this level of proficiency should undertake an immediate immersion-style language learning program.  Guidance and requests for self-assessment will be provided at Saint Louis University and monitored by Global Health staff and a graduate mentor.

Global Health / Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness Joint Concentration

Global Health / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

Non-course Requirements

International Experience

This requirement is met by completing PUBH 5910 Practice Experience in Public Health (0,3 cr) in a country that is not the student’s native country.  Note: students from developing countries may complete the practice experience in the U.S., another developed country, or their home country if approved by the Global Health Faculty Mentor.  Also, students with significant related international experience may be considered for an internship in the U.S.

Interagency Language Roundtable

Students not able to document this level of proficiency should undertake an immediate immersion-style language learning program.  Guidance and requests for self-assessment will be provided at Saint Louis University and monitored by Global Health staff and a graduate mentor.

Global Health / Maternal and Child Health Joint Concentration

Non-course Requirements

International Experience

This requirement is met by completing PUBH 5910 Practice Experience in Public Health (0,3 cr) in a country that is not the student’s native country.  Note: students from developing countries may complete the practice experience in the U.S., another developed country, or their home country if approved by the Global Health Faculty Mentor.  Also, students with significant related international experience may be considered for an internship in the U.S.

Interagency Language Roundtable

Students not able to document this level of proficiency should undertake an immediate immersion-style language learning program.  Guidance and requests for self-assessment will be provided at Saint Louis University and monitored by Global Health staff and a graduate mentor.

Health Management & Policy Concentration

Health Management & Policy / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

Maternal and Child Health Concentration

Maternal and Child Health / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

Public Health Practice Concentration

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Behavioral Science and Health Education Concentration

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PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

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PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Behavioral Science and Health Education (part-time)

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Behavioral Science and Health Education / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Concentration (on-ground)

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Concentration (online full-time)

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Concentration (online part-time)

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biostatistics Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Biostatistics Concentration (part-time)

Biostatistics / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Epidemiology Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Epidemiology Concentration (part-time)

Global Health Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Global Health / Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Global Health / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Global Health / Maternal and Child Health Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Maternal and Child Health Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Maternal and Child Health / Epidemiology Joint Concentration

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Health Management & Policy Concentration

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Note: 4^th year accelerated students may not take more than 12 graduate credit hours per semester in their first year of their program.

HMP-5000: This fulfills the MPH core requirement for Health Management and Policy.

HMP-5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required. 

HMP-5980-01: Fulfills the MPH core requirement for Health Care Ethics.

XXX-#### Elective: Advisor approval required. One elective course needs to be in applied data analysis (using R, SAS, etc. to analyze data)

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PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

⁴

PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Health Management & Policy Concentration (part-time)

¹

PUBH 5050: Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration and the Public Health Practice concentration will take HMP 5000 in place of PUBH 5050.

²

PUBH 5070: Students in the Behavioral Science and Health Education concentration and the Global Health concentration will take BSH 5400 in place of PUBH 5070.

³

PUBH 5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Students in the Health Management and Policy concentration will take HMP 5910 in place of PUBH 5910.  Students in the Health Management and Policy/Epidemiology and Health Management and Policy part-time concentrations can choose between either course depending on their interests.

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PUBH 5950: Registration in this class indicates student has completed coursework required to sit for the CPH exam in the spring semester.  

Health Management & Policy/Epidemiology Concentration

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HMP-5000: This fulfills the MPH core requirement for Health Management and Policy.

HMP-5980-01: Fulfills the MPH core requirement for Health Care Ethics.

HMP-5910: Internship/Practice Experience Mentor approval required.  Can be taken in the summer between 1^st and 2^nd year, during the 2^nd year, or in the summer after 2^nd year.

XXX-#### Elective: 2 electives are required, not 3. They may be taken in any of the following semesters: Summer Year 1, Fall Year 2, or Spring 2. Advisor approval required. One elective is required to have statistical, data, or SAS knowledge base approved by faculty advisor/chair.

Public Health Practice

Apply for Admission

For additional admission questions please contact:
Bernie Backer
Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions 
bernard.backer@slu.edu 
314-977-8144