M.P.H. Degree Requirements

Completing the M.P.H. degree in health promotion requires:

  1. At least 59 credits of coursework approved by the academic advisor, including:
    • OMPH core courses (16 credits)
    • Required health promotion track courses (19 credits)
    • Internship (6 credits)
    • Area of emphasis (15 credits)
    • General electives (3 credits)
  2. A minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average for all work completed in graduate standing.
  3. Successful completion of 200 hours of internship experience in the form of field training. This includes the development of a comprehensive field-based project and a written report. The internship topic must be connected to the student's chosen area of emphasis.
  4. Successful completion of a comprehensive oral exam.