Individuals who have already earned a professional degree in the US can choose to complete the MPH for Practicing Professionals Degree option allowing greater flexibility in elective course selection.  Typically, students who pick this option are fellows, medical residents, practicing nurses, or physicians. Completion of the MPH program can enhance physicians ability to receive primary certification from the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Physicians who are considering certification from the American Board of Preventive Medicine should review the requirements here. Students can take core courses on campus or asynchronously on-line, accommodating a variety of schedules. Students work closely with their advisor to develop a plan of study that is tailored to their specific background and goals.

A typical student completes the MPH in two years. This following is a sample plan of study based on a full-time student starting in the Fall. Please work with your advisor to choose a plan that works best for you.

*In consultation with their academic advisor, students must select a set of five competencies mapped to corresponding courses for a minimum of 9 s.h. of graduate credit. Some courses may fulfill more than one competency (view full list).