Graduate programs
The School of Public Health graduate programs are designed to prepare students for professional work in the fields of community health, health promotion, health management, and health policy in a wide variety of settings. Students may also complete a plan of study that prepares them to pursue a doctoral degree in a health-related area.
The School of Public Health offers eight graduate degrees.
1. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Health Promotion.
2. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Health Management and Policy.
3. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Biostatistics
4. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Environmental Systems and Human Health
5. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Public Health Practice
6. A Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Epidemiology
7. A Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biostatistics.
Students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees and professional experience are admitted to the School of Public Health.
MPH in Public Health Practice (online)
Students in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health MPH in Public Health Practice acquire broad knowledge about and perspectives on public health policy and practice, with particular emphasis on improving primary healthcare accessibility and quality for underserved populations based on the concepts and principles of primary health care defined by the World Health Organization (universal coverage, service delivery, public policy, leadership, and stakeholder participation). To support working and distance students, coursework for the MPH in Public Health Practice program may be completed entirely online. Online MPH students are fully matriculated into the School of Public Health and have the option to complete some of their courses in person. Graduates are employed by state and local governmental agencies, non-profits, and community organizations.
Program Competencies
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
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Assess, analyze and synthesize the health status of vulnerable populations
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Identify, develop and manage interventions to promote and protect the health of populations at risk
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Lead and participate in interprofessional efforts to address health inequities with community partners
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Conduct, participate in or apply research which improves the health of a population
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Assess and integrate cultural beliefs and practices into public health interventions
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Develop & apply effective communication strategies across multiple sectors of the community
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Apply program planning and quality improvement principles in the development, management and/or evaluation of population health services.
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Demonstrate basic skills in development of a grant proposal.
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Employ techniques to manage human, fiscal, and other public health resource
Core Required Coursework (22 credits)
| BSTA 525 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 4 |
| Epi 512 | Epidemiology I | 4 |
| ESHH 511 | Concepts of Environmental Health | 3 |
| HSMP 574 | Health Systems Organization | 3 |
| PHE 512 | Principles of Health Behavior | 3 |
| Exam | Certified in Public Health Examination | 0 |
| CPH 502 | Integrative Experience and Paper | 1 |
| CPH 509A | Practice Experience | 4 |
Program Required Courses (25 credits)
| | Interprofessional Education course | 1 |
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| CPH 511 | Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
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| PHE 520 | Qualitative Research Design | 3 |
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| CPH 521 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
| CPH 522 | Communicating Public Health Data | 3 |
| CPH 528 | Management Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care and Public Health Organizations | 3 |
| CPH 535 | Professionalism, Ethics & Systems Thinking in Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 536 | Community Based Participatory Research | 3 |
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| CPH 538 | Public Health Program Evaluation | 3 |
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| HSMP 588 | Program Evaluation and Management In Health Services | 3 |
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| CPH 550 | Public Health Program Planning | 3 |
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Electives Recommended for Online Students
| CPH 507A | Current Issues in Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 515 | Geographic Information Systems for Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 523 | Primary Health Care and Health Disparities: Global Perspectives and Program Development | 3 |
| CPH 526 | Epidemiology of Aging & Chronic Disease | 3 |
| CPH 531 | Social Context of Public Health Policy | 3 |
| HSMP 579 | Health Information Technology and Systems Management | 3 |
| PHE 545 | Men's Health | 4 |
| PHE 553 | Women's Reproductive Health | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 56
For more information and instructions on how to apply visit the MPH in Public Health Practice (online) web page.