Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Curriculum (45 credits) - Population Aging
Students seeking the M.P.H. in population aging 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.
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PRAC 0715 - Applied Practice
Experience (0 credits) [Prerequisite: APE Learning Agreement and select
PHCO and concentration courses]
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PRAC 0716 - Practicum
Capstone (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Completion of the APE and Practicum
Capstone Learning Agreement]
Review the School's
Registration Calendar for important MPH
Practice Experience Registration dates specific to PRAC 0715 and PRAC 0716
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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HBSP 0600 - Health Behavior
and Policy Research Design and Methods
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HBSP 0602 - Long-Term
Effects of Childhood Inequality and Early Life Adversity
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HBSP 0603 - Mental Health
and Aging
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HBSP 0605 - Aging: Legal Challenges and Policy Opportunities
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IDST 5300 - Introduction to
Gerontology
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)- 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 Student 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.
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Programs 
