Curriculum

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Curriculum (45 credits) - Environmental Health Sciences
 
Students seeking the M.P.H. in environmental health sciences degree must complete 45 credits of academic work with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0; earn no more than 9 credits bearing grades less than B; and complete the degree requirements within six years. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. 
 
PREREQUISITES

• 3 credits in college biology, human behavior, social or health science
• 3 credits in college calculus
• Demonstration of computer competence

CORE COURSES (18 credits)

• PHCO 0501 - Health Systems and Policy
• PHCO 0502 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
• PHCO 0503 - Introduction to Environmental Health
• PHCO 0504 - Introduction to Biostatistics (Prerequisite: Quantitative Skills Assessment)
• PHCO 0505 - Social and Behavioral Health Sciences in Public Health
• PHCO 0513 - Leadership and Management Essentials for Public Health

PRACTICUM (3 credits)
Note: Students should review the Practice Experience webpage for information about Practicum.

• PRAC 0715 - Applied Practice Experience (0 credits) [Prerequisites: APE Learning Agreement and select PHCO and concentration courses]

• PRAC 0716 - Practicum Capstone (3 credits) [Prerequisites: Completion of APE and Practicum Capstone Learning Agreement]

Current students (enrolled prior to Summer 2022) who have not yet completed PRAC 0716 should complete PRAC 0717 and PRAC 0718; if these students complete PRAC 0716 with special permission, they are still expected to complete their Practicum Capstone over two semesters, unless they have special permission.

• PRAC 0717 - Practicum Capstone-Two Semester (1.5 credits; taken in first semester of two semester capstone) [Prerequisite: Completion of the APE and Practicum Capstone Learning Agreement]

• PRAC 0718 - Practicum Capstone-Two Semester (1.5 credits; taken in second semester of two semester capstone) [Prerequisite: Passing (P) Grade in PRAC 0717]

Students who enrolled prior to Summer 2022 are encouraged to complete PRAC 0717 and PRAC 0718; PRAC 0717 and PRAC 0718 are required for students who enroll Summer 2022 and after.

Review the School's Registration Calendar for important MPH Practice Experience Registration dates specific to PRAC 0715, PRAC 0716, PRAC 0717 and PRAC 0718.

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES (15 credits)
Note: Students should review the Course Descriptions in the School Catalog for specific information about prerequisites required for required courses and recommended electives.

• ENOH 0594 - Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
• ENOH 0656 - Environmental Risk Assessment
• ENOH 0695 - Environmental Exposure Measurement and Assessment

-also-

Choose two of the following six:

• ENOH 0560 - Public Health Biology and Physiology
• ENOH 0596 - Environmental Justice: Historical Perspectives and Justice Initiatives
• ENOH 0653 - Biomarkers
• ENOH 0693 - Principles of Occupational and Environmental Health
• EPID 0650 - Environmental and Occupational and Epidemiology
• EPID 0656 - Intermediate Epidemiologic Research Methods

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)

• PRAC 0621 - Interprofessional Education Experience (0 credits)

Students are required to register for and complete an Interprofessional Education activity prior to graduation.

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES (9 credits)
Students may choose elective courses from among other concentration courses, from courses within Rutgers School of Public Health, or other Rutgers graduate programs with faculty advisor approval. See school website for list of recommended electives.