Master of Public Health (MPH) Generalist Track

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MPH Generalist Track

Master of Public Health (MPH) Generalist Track

Graduates learn to analyze, communicate and translate evidence into programs and policies to protect and improve population and community health.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

The interdisciplinary and affordable program allows students with diverse academic backgrounds, public health and healthcare professionals to apply their learning experiences in public health policy, program management, and community health.

Advanced certificates in applied AI in health outcomes, implementation science, health analytics, health systems leadership and population health informatics.

A wide range of career fairs, strategically curated professional events, one-on-one coaching to explore public health through different lenses, foster your connections and build your lifelong networks and skills.

In addition to 180-hr of fieldwork and courses with community service, students can apply their skills in hackathons and partnering with 200 communities, non-government organizations, and high schools worldwide.

With 5 research centers and 3 labs, you may pursue research in public health including but not limited to mental health, artificial intelligence, chronic diseases, environmental health, substance abuse.

Graduates of the program are employed as project managers, community health managers, health educators and research project coordinators.

Fifteen (15) credit hours of core courses

Foundations of Public Health (0 credit hours
Health Policy and Organization of Health Services
Environmental Health
Introduction to Biostatistical Methods
Social and Behavioral Sciences Principles
Principles of Epidemiology

Fifteen (15) credit hours of concentration courses

Epidemiologic Survey Methods
Health Policy and Research Methods
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Population Health Challenges
Leadership and Organizational Change in Health Care
Public Health Communication

Nine (9) credit hours of electives

Applied Practical Experience - 1 credit hour

Fieldwork

Culminating - 2 credit hours

Capstone Project

Completed
Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Statement of Purpose (400-500 words)
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor

17:1 Student to Instructor

90% Courses taught by faculty

98% Off-campus PH Fieldworks

8 Centers and labs

42 Credit hours

Testimonials

As a generalist track MPH student my journey in public health has been both rewarding and eye-opening. Read more... Cristobal Valdebenito

The school's belief in my abilities and the opportunities for real-world impact has been instrumental in my journey. Read more... Blake Moseley

...the UofM SPH has afforded me many opportunities to learn about and become involved in the field of public health. Read more... Aeryn Longuevan

Connect with us

Alex Parkhouse, PhD, MA, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Ph: 901.678.5308

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Briana McNeil, MBA, M.Ed., Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
Ph: 901.678.3740

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Shirl Sharpe, MS, Manager, Academic Services
Ph: 901.678.1710

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