Joint Degrees
The joint degrees are designed for high-performing undergraduates who desire to pursue graduate studies to achieve a Master of Public Health (MPH). Students will earn the BA in Public Health Practice (BAPH) or BS in Public Health Sciences (BSPH) when the student has completed at least 120 semester hours and fulfilled all baccalaureate degree requirements. The MPH will be awarded upon completion of the master’s program requirements, with 10 or 11 hours of coursework shared between the two degrees, depending on the concentration.
Students seeking admission into the joint degree program, who meet the eligibility criteria, must apply for admission to the MPH early in the spring semester of the junior year via an internal application process. In consultation with their advisor, students must be on track towards completing major coursework (BAPH or BSPH) that will allow them to complete concurrent MPH coursework in Year 4. Successful applicants typically have a cumulative GPA of 3.40/4.00 or higher.
Students complete a brief application form and submit a personal statement explaining their interest in the joint program and the specific academic division they hope to join for the MPH. Following submission of the application, the undergraduate program director will first approve the application to move on to the MPH program for review within ten business days. If admitted, the student will be informed of their admission by the academic division, and the MPH will be added to their academic record for the following fall term.
Joint Degrees with the BS in Public Health Sciences
BS in Public Health Sciences/MPH, Concentration in Community Health Sciences
The requirements for the combined BS in Public Health Sciences and MPH with a concentration in Community Health Sciences (CHS) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees; however, there are 11 semester hours of shared coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 109 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 34 | |
| Shared Coursework | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 154 | |
BS in Public Health Sciences/MPH, Concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
The requirements for the combined BS in Public Health Sciences and MPH with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees; however, there are 10 semester hours of shared coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 110 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 33 | |
| Shared Coursework | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 153 | |
BS in Public Health Sciences/MPH, Concentration in Epidemiology
The requirements for the combined BS in Public Health Sciences and MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology (EPI) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees; however, there are 11 semester hours of coursework shared between the two degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 109 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 35 | |
| Shared Coursework | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 155 | |
BS in Public Health Sciences/MPH, Concentration in Health Policy and Administration
The requirements for the combined BS in Public Health Sciences and MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Administration (HPA) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees, however, there are 10 semester hours of coursework shared between the two degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 110 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 33 | |
| Shared Coursework | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 153 | |
Joint Degrees with the BA in Public Health Practice
BA in Public Health Practice/MPH, Concentration in Community Health Sciences
The requirements for the combined BA in Public Health Practice and MPH with a concentration in Community Health Sciences (CHS) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees, however, there are 11 hours of coursework shared between the two degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 109 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 34 | |
| Shared Coursework | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 154 | |
BA in Public Health Practice/MPH, Concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
The requirements for the combined BA in Public Health Practice and MPH with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees; however, there are 10 semester hours of shared coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 110 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 33 | |
| Shared Coursework | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 153 | |
BA in Public Health Practice/MPH, Concentration in Epidemiology
The requirements for the combined BA in Public Health Practice and MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology (EPI) are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees; however, there are 11 semester hours of coursework shared between the two degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 109 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 35 | |
| Shared Coursework | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 155 | |
BA in Public Health Practice/MPH, Concentration in Health Policy and Administration
The requirements for the combined BA in Public Health Practice and MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Administration are identical to the completion of these two separate degrees, however, there are 9 hours of coursework shared between the two degrees.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Undergraduate Coursework | 110 | |
| Graduate-Level Coursework | 33 | |
| Shared Coursework | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 153 | |