Traditional Master's Degree Option

Recurring schedule of courses

Public health courses are rotated between online and seated formats to provide you with the maximum convenience in completion of degree requirements.

Even-numbered academic years

Fall semester Spring semester
PBH 720 (seated) PBH 720 (online)
PBH 730 (online) PBH 730 (seated)
PBH 740 (online) PBH 740 (online)
PBH 745 (seated) PBH 760 (blended)
PBH 756 (blended) PBH 775 (seated)
PBH 735 (blended) PBH 783 (seated)

Odd-numbered academic years

Fall semester Spring semester
PBH 720 (seated) PBH 720 (online)
PBH 730 (online) PBH 730 (seated)
PBH 740 (online) PBH 740 (online)
PBH 745 (online) PBH 760 (blended)
PBH 756 (blended) PBH 775 (seated)
PBH 735 (blended) PBH 783 (online)

Seminars and electives will be taught as needed by the largest number of students. Field experience, capstone, and individual study courses will be taught every semester as required by individual students. MGT 701 is taught in a seated modality every semester.

Blended courses meet for at least 24 hours in class during a semester and are supplemented with online work. Check with the instructor for the dates of class meetings.

Summer offerings vary but will usually include PBH 756 in a seated format.

In addition to comprehensive curriculum, the program includes a field experience internship with a public health agency. This practical experience builds valuable on-the-job skills while allowing you to grow your professional network.

Focus on the core areas essential to the practice of public health

  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental health sciences
  • Health services administration
  • Social and behavioral sciences