Academic Catalog

Pre-Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Global Health is a rigorous multi-disciplinary professional degree program for students who want to improve our healthcare systems and develop skills in how to design, implement and evaluate public health programs. It will prepare you to reduce health disparities and address disease prevention around the world and in your community, with special emphasis on the social justice perspective that we believe is integral to public health. The program prepares graduates to lead and positively influence ongoing and emerging population health threats globally and locally.

The Master of Public Health program of study includes a minimum of 44 credits. MPH courses are offered in the evening, in hybrid (meeting every other week in person) and online formats providing flexibility for working professionals and those with family responsibilities. One international experience, virtual or in-person, approved by the department is mandatory and can be fulfilled by completing the 200-hour practicum with an international partner or participating in a summer or January-term global studies course abroad. The program of study assures graduate competencies in global health as designated by the Council on Education for Public Health, our accrediting body.

St. Catherine University offers two alternatives for completing the Master of Public Health (MPH). The MPH program is available to students who have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree in another major. In addition, a dual-degree program is available to eligible St. Catherine University undergraduate students. Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Exercise and Sport Science, Nutrition Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health: community health worker, Public Health: health sciences, Public Health: public policy, women and international development, and Women's Studies have developed sequences of courses that include the Master of Public Health (MPH) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in their respective fields. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will earn a B.A. or B.S. degree (depending on the degree available) and a Master of Public Health (MPH).

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Global Health is a rigorous multi-disciplinary professional degree program for students desiring a career improving public health through population health program development and evaluation, implementation of behavioral, environmental or policy interventions and evidence-based practice. The program prepares graduates to lead and positively influence ongoing and emerging population health threats globally and locally.

The Master of Public Health program of study includes a minimum of 44 credits. MPH courses are offered in the evening, in hybrid (meeting in person every other week) and online formats providing flexibility for working professionals and those with family responsibilities. One international experience (virtual or in person) approved by the department is mandatory and can be fulfilled by completing the 200-hour practicum at an international site or participating in a summer or January-term global studies course abroad. The program of study assures graduate competencies in global health as designated by the Council on Education for Public Health our accrediting body.

St. Catherine University offers two alternatives for completing the Master of Public Health (MPH). The MPH program is available to students who have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree in another major. In addition, a dual-degree program is available to eligible St. Catherine University undergraduate students. Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Exercise and Sport Science, Nutrition Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Women Studies, Women and International Development, and Public health: community health worker, health sciences,  and public policy  each have developed sequences of courses that include the Master of Public Health (MPH) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in their respective fields. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will earn a B.A. or B.S. degree (depending on degree available and completion of applicable liberal arts and science core requirements) and a Master of Public Health (MPH).

Post-Baccalaureate Applicants

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • A completed baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning by the time of enrollment. Applicants with a college or university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Education Services as well as original transcripts and official translations of all documents not in English. 
  • An undergraduate cumulative grade-point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who have a cumulative G.P.A. lower than 3.0 should submit an explanatory statement with their application for consideration.
  • Prerequisite Courses (Students must have achieved a C or better in prerequisite courses):
    •  College-level statistics or research methods course
    •  College-level health-related science course (i.e., biology, nutrition, anatomy)

Dual Degree (3+2) Applicants

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

If admitted, students will typically be awarded the St. Catherine baccalaureate degree after nine months in the MPH program. Following successful completion of all the MPH degree requirements, the master of public health degree is awarded. 

The curriculum for each area of study is listed below. 

NOTE: The list of graduate MPH courses students take after completing their bachelor's degree is printed at the end of this section.  This is also where undergraduate students will find the list of skills-based and topics-based electives from which they will choose the (one) course they will take prior to completing their bachelor's degree.

Applied Science in Biology

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Biology Courses

BIOL 1710Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab4
BIOL 1720Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab4
BIOL 2720Sophomore Seminar2
BIOL 2710Introduction to Ecology with Lab4
or BIOL 2810 Genetics with Lab
BIOL 3210Biology of Microorganisms with Lab4
BIOL 4860WSenior Seminar4
Select two from:8
BIOL 3120
Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab
BIOL 3140
Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab
BIOL 3224
Cell Biology with Lab
BIOL 3300
Evolutionary Biology with Lab
BIOL 4220
Immunology with Lab
Total Credits30

Required Supporting Courses (also fulfills pre-MPH prerequisite requirement)

CHEM 1110General Chemistry I with Lab4
CHEM 1120General Chemistry II with Lab4
HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following:4
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
Total Credits16

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.A. degree) in biology:

Six additional credits in Biology at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least one 4-credit field course and at least 4 credits at the 4000 level 6
BIOL 4602Internship2
or BIOL 4912 Research
CHEM 2010Organic Chemistry I with Lab4
Total Credits12

 Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in biology:

CHEM 2010Organic Chemistry I with Lab4
BIOL 4602Internship2
or BIOL 4912 Research
Eight additional credits in biology at the 3000 or 4000 level8
Total Credits14

Applied Science in Communication Studies

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)                                   

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following:4
Biology laboratory science course
Chemistry laboratory science course
Select one of the following:4
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits12

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Communication Studies Courses    

COMM 1000WCommunication Strategies for Social Justice4
COMM 1030Speaking to Lead and Influence4
COMM 2050Media, Culture and Society4
COMM 3070WGender and Rhetoric4
COMM 3100Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences4
COMM 4600Leadership and the Art of Persuasion4
COMM 4850Senior Seminar4
One additional 4000-level course 4
Total Credits32

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the major (B.A. degree) in communication studies.

Economics

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following:4
Biology laboratory science course
Chemistry laboratory science course
Total Credits8

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

 Economics Courses  

ECON 1090Statistical Analysis for Decision Making 14
ECON 2610Principles of Microeconomics4
ECON 2620Principles of Macroeconomics4
ECON 3050Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills4
ECON 3610Microeconomic Theory4
ECON 3620Macroeconomic Theory4
Three additional 3000- or 4000-level courses in economics, chosen with the help of an advisor12
Total Credits36
1

 Also meets prerequisite requirement for MPH

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the B.S. degree in economics, provided all requirements for the economics major have been successfully completed.

English

ENGL 1450Introduction to Linguistics and Language4
ENGL 3202Literary Theory and Practice4
Five electives, at least two of which are 3000 or 4000 level courses 120
Total Credits28

Graduate courses taken after admitted to the dual degree program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6040Global Health Policy and Governance3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6100Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health1
One 2- or 3-credit topics-based elective2-3
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.A. degree) in English:

ENGL 4860WSenior Seminar: Humanities Capstone4
Portfolio0
Internship 20-4
Total Credits4-8
1

At least two must be at the 3000-level or above

2

An internship is required as the eleventh course for the English major, and this requirement can be met in a variety of ways: with ENGL 4686 Internship: Writing in the Workplace; or accomplished independently for a variety of credit hours or as a non-credit option, all administered through the Career Development Office (and/or via our existing independent internship option, ENGL 4600, ENGL 4602 Internship or ENGL 4604 Internship). Approved internship experiences may also include the following: An O'Neill Center tutor position, a Summer Scholars research experience, an AMP TA position, or a related job that provides the development of skills and experiences our graduates can take into the work world.  Students are encouraged to take on more than one internship if possible for the major.

Applied Science in Exercise and Sport Science

Students must complete the liberal arts core requirements, 60 hours of clinical experience, and the following courses.

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)                                              

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following:4
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits8

Required Supporting Courses:

BIOL 2610Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 14
BIOL 2620Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
PSYC 1001General Psychology with Lab4
PSYC 2025Lifespan Developmental Psychology4
IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
Total Credits18
1

 Also meets prerequisite requirement for MPH

Exercise and Sport Science Courses

EXSS 2650Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science1
EXSS 2800WIntroduction to Research Methods in Exercise Science4
EXSS 3350Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab4
EXSS 3450Exercise Physiology with Lab4
EXSS 3550Exercise Testing and Prescription with Lab4
EXSS 3615Motor Learning and Motor Control4
EXSS 3750Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries2
IPE 4200WHealthcare Teams - Evidence-Based Practice4
Total Credits27

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in exercise and sport science:

CHEM 1110General Chemistry I with Lab4
EXSS 3200Health Behavior Psychology4
EXSS 3400Foundations of Sport Psychology4
EXSS 3500Methods of Strength Training and Conditioning4
EXSS 4612Fieldwork2
EXSS 4614Fieldwork4
EXSS 4850Capstone1
FSNU 2300Nutrition Foundations4
FSNU 3400Sports Nutrition4
IPE 2800Healthcare Teams: Opportunities and Challenges in Aging4
Total Credits35

Applied Science in Nutrition Science

This program is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Course (pre-MPH)                                                                        

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Total Credits4

Required Supporting Courses:

BIOL 2610Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 14
BIOL 2620Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
CHEM 1110General Chemistry I with Lab4
CHEM 1120General Chemistry II with Lab4
CHEM 2010Organic Chemistry I with Lab4
PSYC 1001General Psychology with Lab4
Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits28
1

 Also meets prerequisite course requirement for MPH

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Nutrition Science Courses      

FSNU 2300Nutrition Foundations4
FSNU 3400Sports Nutrition4
FSNU 3340 Life Cycle Nutrition-Peds4
FSNU 3360 Life Cycle Nutrition-Adults4
FSNU 4270Current Issues in Foods and Nutrition4
FSNU 4300WAdvanced Nutrition4
Total Credits24

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in nutrition science:

BIOL 1710Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab4
BIOL 1720Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab4
FSNU 2900Food Science with Lab4
FSNU 4310WExperimental Foods and Nutrition with Lab4
FSNU 4604Internship4
Select one from:4
FSNU 3770
Nutrition Education and Counseling
FSNU 4350
Medical Nutrition Therapy I
FSNU 3800Intercultural and Community Nutrition with Lab4
Total Credits28

Philosophy

This program is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)                                   

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following:4
Biology laboratory science course
Chemistry laboratory science course
Select one of the following:4
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits12

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Philosophy Courses

The philosophy major requires 36 credits.

Required philosophy courses:
PHIL 2994Topics4
PHIL 3994Topics4
PHIL 4994Topics (one upper-division Topics course)4
Six additional courses selected from the PHIL course offerings, four at the 3000-level or above.24
Total Credits36

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the B.A. degree in philosophy, provided all requirements for the philosophy major have been successfully completed.

Applied Science in Psychology

This program is available in the College for Women only.

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
One biology laboratory science course4
Total Credits8

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

 Psychology Courses

PSYC 1001General Psychology with Lab4
PSYC 1090Statistical Methods in Psychology 14
PSYC 2025Lifespan Developmental Psychology4
PSYC 3000Research Methods in Psychology4
PSYC 3010Understanding Psychological Disorders4
PSYC 4220WHistory and Systems4
One psychology elective of the student's choice at the 3000-level or 4000-level4
Total Credits28
1

 Also meets prerequisite course requirement for MPH

 Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in psychology:

PSYC 2850Seminar I: Psychology Engages the World2
PSYC 4850Seminar II: Current Issues in Psychology2
One Philosophy course (excluding PHIL 2150)4
Two additional 3000-level Psychology laboratory courses8
One additional laboratory science course from Biology4
Total Credits20

Public Health: Community Health Worker

This major is available in both the College for Women and the College for Adults

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)                                              

BIOL 1120Biology of Women with Lab4
Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1080
Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits8
1

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Community Health Worker Major and Concentration


Public Health: Community Health Worker courses

HLTH 1964Community Health Worker Role, Advocacy, Outreach and Resources3
HLTH 1966Health Communication and Cultural Competence, Teaching and Capacity Building3
HLTH 1968Documentation, Legal and Ethical Issues in Community Health Work3
HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
HLTH 1974Health Promotion Competencies I3
HLTH 1975Health Promotion Competencies II2
HLTH 3150Epidemiology4
HLTH 3350Environmental Health4
HLTH 4700Practicum Preparation2
HLTH 4754Practicum4
HLTH 4800WSenior Seminar in Public Health4
One elective course 2000 level or higher. See recommended list of courses under the Public Policy Concentration.4
IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1020 Medical Terminology
MGMT 3850Healthcare Policy4
or ECON 3250 Healthcare Economics
Total Credits45-46

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health 23
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22
2

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Community Health Worker Major and Concentration

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following course for a major (B.S. degree) in Public Health: Community Health Worker:

HLTH 3250Global Health4
Total Credits4

Public Health: Health Promotion and Education

*The Health Promotion and Education concentration is currently on hold for the 2023-2024 academic year.

This major is available in the College for Women

BIOL 1120Biology of Women with Lab 14
Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1080
Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits8
1

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Health Promotion and Education Major and Concentration

Public Health: Health Promotion and Education Courses

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
HLTH 3150Epidemiology4
HLTH 3350Environmental Health4
HLTH 4700Practicum Preparation2
HLTH 4754Practicum4
HLTH 4800WSenior Seminar in Public Health4
IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1020 Medical Terminology
EXSS 3200Health Behavior Psychology4
FSNU 2300Nutrition Foundations4
HLTH 2045Health Promotion Competencies4
HLTH 3400Health Promotion Planning and Management4
HLTH 3450Critical Issues in Health Promotion4
MGMT 3850Healthcare Policy4
or ECON 3250 Healthcare Economics
Total Credits47-48

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Public Health: Health Sciences

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Course (pre-MPH)    

Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits4
1

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Health Sciences Major and Concentration

Public Health: Health Sciences courses

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
HLTH 3150Epidemiology4
HLTH 3350Environmental Health4
HLTH 4700Practicum Preparation2
HLTH 4754Practicum4
HLTH 4800WSenior Seminar in Public Health4
IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1020 Medical Terminology
Select five courses in the area of human health and biological impacts on human health from the following:20
BIOL 2200
Introduction to Microbiology with Lab
BIOL 2610
Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
BIOL 2620
Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
BIOL 2650
Understanding Medical Research: Drugs, Devices and Complementary Therapies
BIOL 2710
Introduction to Ecology with Lab
BIOL 3120
Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab
BIOL 3140
Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab
BIOL 3210
Biology of Microorganisms with Lab
BIOL 3224
Cell Biology with Lab
BIOL 3250
Histology with Lab
BIOL 3850
Biopsychology with Lab
BIOL 4220
Immunology with Lab
CHEM 2010
Organic Chemistry I with Lab
CHEM 2020
Organic Chemistry II with Lab
CHEM 4400
Biochemistry with Lab
FSNU 2300
Nutrition Foundations
MGMT 3850Healthcare Policy4
or ECON 3250 Healthcare Economics
One 2000 level or higher course related to the social, behavior, legal, ethical or economic dimension of health 24
Total Credits51-52
2

 See course options under Public Health: Public Policy below (or departmental approval)

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following course for a major (B.S. degree) in Public Health: Health Sciences:

HLTH 3250Global Health4
Total Credits4

Public Health: Public Policy

This major is available in both the College for Women and the College for Adults.

Select one of the following: 14
Biology laboratory science course (BIOL 1120 or BIOL 2610 recommended)
Chemistry laboratory science course
Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1080
Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits8
1

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Public Policy Major

 Public Health: Public Policy Courses

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
HLTH 3150Epidemiology4
HLTH 3350Environmental Health4
HLTH 4700Practicum Preparation2
HLTH 4754Practicum4
HLTH 4800WSenior Seminar in Public Health4
IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1020 Medical Terminology
MGMT 3850Healthcare Policy4
or ECON 3250 Healthcare Economics
Select two courses that focus on the social and behavioral impacts on health and health disparities from (Note: check courses for prerequisites): 28
CRST 2050W
Foundations of Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity
PHIL 3400
Biomedical Ethics
PSYC 2025
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
PSYC 3010
Understanding Psychological Disorders
PSYC 3030
Health Psychology with Lab
SOCI 2150
Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change
SOCI 2300
Sociology of Health and Medicine
SOCI 2700
Social Movements-Social Change
SOCI 3250
Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 3450
Women's Issues from Global Perspectives
SOCI 3510
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
WOST 2050W
Foundations of Gender and Women's Studies
WOST 2910
The Anatomy of Violence
Select two courses that focus on the legal and economic dimensions of healthcare and public policy from: (Note: check courses for prerequisites) 28
ECON 2610
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2620
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3250
Healthcare Economics
ECON 3480W
International Economics: Trade and Immigration
HIST 2200
Twentieth Century America
HIST 3250
History of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in the U.S.
POSC 2250
Introduction to World Politics
COMM 1030
Speaking to Lead and Influence
COMM 2050
Media, Culture and Society
COMM 3030
Rhetoric, Civic Participation and Social Justice
COMM 3100
Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences
Select one additional course from: (Note: check courses for prerequisites) 24
COMM 1030
Speaking to Lead and Influence
COMM 2050
Media, Culture and Society
COMM 3030
Rhetoric, Civic Participation and Social Justice
COMM 3100
Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences
CRST 2050W
Foundations of Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity
ECON 2610
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2620
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 3250
Healthcare Economics
ECON 3480W
International Economics: Trade and Immigration
HIST 2200
Twentieth Century America
HIST 3250
History of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in the U.S.
PHIL 3400
Biomedical Ethics
POSC 2250
Introduction to World Politics
PSYC 2025
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
PSYC 3010
Understanding Psychological Disorders
PSYC 3030
Health Psychology with Lab
SOCI 2150
Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change
SOCI 2300
Sociology of Health and Medicine
SOCI 2700
Social Movements-Social Change
SOCI 3250
Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 3450
Women's Issues from Global Perspectives
SOCI 3510
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
WOST 2050W
Foundations of Gender and Women's Studies
WOST 2910
The Anatomy of Violence
Total Credits47-48
2

 Note: Not all courses are offered in the College for Adults. Check course schedule for availability.

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health 33
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22
3

 Also meets requirement for Public Health: Public Policy Major and Concentration

 Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following course for a major (B.S. degree) in Public Health: Public Policy:

HLTH 3250Global Health4
Total Credits4

Public Policy

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following: 14
Biology laboratory science course
Chemistry laboratory science course
Total Credits8

Public Policy Courses

 This major is offered in the College for Women only.

Major Courses:
ECON 1120Economics of Social Issues4
ECON 2610Principles of Microeconomics4
ECON 3050Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills4
ECON 3650Cost-Benefit Analysis4
ECON 4850Theory to Action4
POSC 1710WIntroduction to American Government and Policy4
POSC 3070Public Policy4
Select three of the following (at least two must be at the 3000 level)12
Any POSC course
Any ECON course
NPSO 2100
Intro to the Nonprofit Sector
NPSO 3050
Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
NPSO 4300
Development and Fundraising for Social Service Organizations
SOCI 2150
Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change
SOCI 2700
Social Movements-Social Change
SOCI 3160
Migration, Citizenship, Community
SOCI 3210
Family, Identity and Inequality
SOCI 3340
Criminal Justice: From Policing to Punishment
SOCI 3860
Neighborhoods, Cities and Inequality
SOWK 2810
Introduction to Social Work
SOWK 3910
Social Policy for Social Change
Total Credits40
1

 Also meets prerequisite requirement for MPH

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the B.S. degree in public policy, provided all requirements for the public policy major have been successfully completed.

Women and International Development

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)

BIOL 1110Environmental Biology with Lab4
HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Select one of the following: 14
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits12
1

 Also meets requirement for Women and International Development major

 Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Women and International Development Courses

ECON 1120Economics of Social Issues4
ECON 2620Principles of Macroeconomics4
ECON/POSC XXXXHaves and Have Nots: Examining Development, Poverty and Inequality4
SOCI 2200People, Stories and Images: Qualitative Social Research4
or ECON 3050 Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills
Select one of the following:4
POSC 3150
Women and Globalization
POSC 3350
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
WOST 2050WFoundations of Gender and Women's Studies4
WOST 4850WSenior Seminar4
Total Credits28

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in Women and International Development: 

Select two of the following:8
COMM 3100
Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences
ECON 3480W
International Economics: Trade and Immigration
HLTH 3250
Global Health
or HLTH 3210
 Health Communications
NPSO 2100
Intro to the Nonprofit Sector
POSC XXXX
Global Cities
SOCI 3250
Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 3450
Women's Issues from Global Perspectives
Total Credits8

 WOST Courses: Students who do not gain entry to the MPH program and complete the major in Women and International Development must take a minimum of five WOST or WOST cross-listed classes (many in the major are cross-listed, see specific classes).

Gender and Women's Studies

This major is available in the College for Women only.

Required Prerequisite Courses (pre-MPH)

HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
BIOL 1120Biology of Women with Lab 14
Select one of the following:4
ECON 1090
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
HLTH 1090
Biostatistics
PSYC 1090
Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 1090
Statistical Analysis
or STAT 1089
 Statistical Analysis with Corequisite
Total Credits12
1

 Also meets requirement for Gender and Women's Studies major

Recommended Course

IPE 1030Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology2
or INDI 2220 Medical Terminology

Gender and Women's Studies Courses

WOST 2050WFoundations of Gender and Women's Studies4
WOST 3640Feminist Theory4
WOST 4604Internship4
WOST 4850WSenior Seminar4
Two WOST courses cross-listed in arts or humanities 28
Two electives cross-listed with any department and WOST 28
Select one course from:4
COMM 2050
Media, Culture and Society
CRST 2150
Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change
ECON 1120
Economics of Social Issues
Total Credits36
2

 Of these four courses, one must be a WOST course with a race/ethnicity component and three must be upper division courses.

Courses other than WOST 2050W Foundations of Gender and Women's Studies, WOST 3640 Feminist Theory, WOST 4604 Internship, and WOST 4850W Senior Seminar are cross-listed for women's studies within the originating department (see list below).

Arts and Humanities
ARTH 3630Gender, Art, and Society4
CLAS 3460WWomen in Greece and Rome4
ENGL 2260Literature in Translation4
ENGL 2290Women and Literature4
ENGL 2402Language in Society4
ENGL 3400WLanguage as Power4
HIST 3250History of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in the U.S.4
HIST 3560Women in America to 19204
HIST 3630Women in Asia4
HIST 3700History of Feminism in Western Society4
PHIL 2400Philosophy and Women4
PHIL 3900Feminist Philosophy4
THEO 2000Maiden - Mother - Crone: Life Stages and the Spiritual Journey4
THEO 3930WChristian Women Mystics4
Courses with Race/Ethnicity Component
CRST 2150Challenging Oppressions, Civic Engagement and Change4
COMM 3100Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences4
ENGL 2260Literature in Translation4
ENGL 2290Women and Literature4
ENGL 2402Language in Society4
ENGL 3400WLanguage as Power4
HIST 3250History of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in the U.S.4
HIST 3630Women in Asia4
SOCI 2700Social Movements-Social Change4
SOCI 3210Family, Identity and Inequality4
SOCI 3250Cultural Anthropology4
SOCI 3450Women's Issues from Global Perspectives4
SOCI 3510Sociology of Race and Ethnicity4

Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to the Dual Degree Program

HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
Choose one from:3
HLTH 6100 Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health and one 2-credit topics-based elective
One 3-credit topics-based elective
Choose one from:3-4
One 3-credit skills-based elective
HLTH 6040
Global Health Policy and Governance
Two 2-credit topics-based electives
Total Credits21-22

Students who do not gain entry into the MPH program after their junior year complete the B.A. degree in women's studies, provided all requirements for the women's studies major have been successfully completed.

Graduate Courses Taken after Completion of B.A. or B.S. Degree for Any of the Undergraduate Dual-Degree Programs Listed Above

Required Courses:
HLTH 6040Global Health Policy and Governance3
HLTH 6110International Perspectives in Environmental Health Sciences3
HLTH 6130Social and Behavioral Health Theories and Applications3
HLTH 7100200-Hour Practicum4
HLTH 7200Capstone3
Select one or two of the following courses (depending on which elective you chose as an undergraduate student):3-6
HLTH 6210
Health Communication
HLTH 6220
Qualitative Research Methods
HLTH 6230
Health Economics and Policy
HLTH 6240
Quantitative Data Analysis
HLTH 6500
Child Family Health International Global Education Program
Select four or six credits from the following (depending on which elective you chose as an undergraduate):4-6
HLTH 6310
Refugee and Immigrant Health
HLTH 6320
Global Issues in Women's Health
HLTH 6330
Public Health in Conflict and Humanitarian Emergencies
HLTH 6340
Infectious Disease: From COVID-19 to malaria and TB
HLTH 6360
Violence as a Public Health Issue
HLTH 6380
Healthcare Systems and Policy
HLTH 6720
Social Determinants of Health
HLTH 6810
Perspectives of Health and Healing in India
HLTH 6953
Independent Study (pending departmental approval)
NURS 6011
Global Health and Populations
Total Credits 25