Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Curriculum (45 credits) - Population Mental Health
Students seeking the M.P.H. in population mental 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)
- 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)
- PRAC 0715 - Applied Practice Experience (0 credits) [Prerequisite: APE Learning Agreement and select PHCO and concentration courses]
- 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 recommend electives.
- HBSP 0581 - Adult Psychopathology for Public Health
- HBSP 0582 - Alcohol Use, Society, and Health: A Public Health Perspective
- HBSP 0652 - Program Planning and Evaluation
- HBSP 0680 - Mental Health Services and Policies
- HBSP 0681 - Stigma and Mental Health
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 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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