Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Curriculum (45 credits) - Occupational Safety and Health
Students seeking the M.P.H. in occupational safety and health 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.
CORE COURSES (18 credits)
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PHCO 0501 - Health Systems and Policy
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PHCO 0502 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
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PHCO 0503 - Introduction to Environmental Health
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PHCO 0504 - Introduction to Biostatistics (Prerequisite: Quantitative Skills Assessment)
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PHCO 0505 - Social and Behavioral Health Sciences in Public Health
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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 the 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 0717 and PRAC 0718.
CONCENTRATION 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.
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ENOH 0654 - Occupational Safety and Workplace Risk Mitigation
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ENOH 0656 - Environmental Risk Assessment
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ENOH 0693 - Principles of Occupational and Environmental Health
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ENOH 0695 - Environmental Exposure Measurement and Assessment
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ENOH 0699 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (0 Credits)
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PRAC 0621 - Interprofessional Education (0 credits)
Students are required to register for and complete an Interprofessional Education activity prior to graduation.
- Complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training on Human Subject Research Protections (For Students Enrolled Fall 2024 and After)
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.
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