The master of public health (M.P.H.) degree provides students with a clear understanding of the roles of the core disciplines in public health. It also provides students with sufficient knowledge of the theory and terminology used by these disciplines to allow effective participation in interdisciplinary public health efforts and with specialized skills in at least one public health discipline. The student's area of specialization should play an important role in his or her choice of department(s) and, consequently, in the campus location.
M.P.H. CURRICULUM SUMMARY
Students seeking the M.P.H. degree must complete 45 credits of academic work with an average grade of B or better. This coursework is distributed as follows:
- 15 credits in core areas of public health: Students in all departments must take the following five courses: Health Education and Behavioral Science in Public Health, Health Systems and Policy, Introduction to Biostatistics, Introduction to Environmental Health, and Principles and Methods of Epidemiology. Students must take a quantitative skills assessment before registering for the core course in Biostatistics.
- 9-15 credits of courses required by the department. Please refer to the department's description for specific required courses for each department.
- 9-12 credits of elective courses. Please refer to the department's description for specific recommended electives for each department.
- 6 credits of fieldwork: This includes a fieldwork project, a final written report, and an oral presentation. Students actively registered for fieldwork must attend regular fieldwork seminars to discuss issues related to their fieldwork project. All departments require a formal written summary of the fieldwork experience. One (1) credit is given to plan the fieldwork project (Fieldwork I) and 5 credits are given for implementation and write-up (Fieldwork II). Visit the Fieldwork webpage for more information.
DOUBLE CONCENTRATIONS
In New Brunswick and Newark, students may complete the requirements for two departments. For example, a student may combine Health Education and Behavioral Science with Epidemiology. To achieve this, the student typically has two advisers, one from each department. The double major consists of a student taking all required department courses from both disciplines, usually requiring 51-54 credits in total (as compared to the minimum of 45 credits for the M.P.H. degree). The fieldwork requirement is coordinated between the two advisers and reflects both disciplines (6 credits). The Request for Dual Department form may be used to request a dual department. Individual departments may have limitations or requirements on double concentrations. Students should consult an adviser from each department for complete information.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
For physicians interested in occupational and environmental medicine, the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program is a two-year postgraduate medical training program leading to eligibility for certification in occupational medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. The program is coordinated by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine in Piscataway. Residents complete the M.P.H. during this period. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support may be available for qualified applicants. For further information contact: Chair, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program, Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (732-848-0123, ext. 627).
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
For physicians interested in preventive medicine, the Preventive Medicine Residency Program is a two-year postgraduate medical training program leading to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. The program is coordinated by the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health in Newark. Residents complete the M.P.H. during this period. Grant stipend support may be available for qualified applicants. For further information contact: Chair, Preventive Medicine Residency Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Medical Science Building, Room F506, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 (973-972-4422/4423).
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