Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences
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Research
The
PhD program in Public Health Sciences prepares professionals for
research, teaching, and service with the overall objective of improving
the health of populations. To meet this objective, all students in the
program pursue excellence in conducting research and disseminating
knowledge. The primary focus is on research that advances knowledge and
facilitates discovery regarding etiology, interventions, and policies
that promote health at the individual, population, societal, and/or
global levels.
The
PhD curriculum will provide a strong foundation in research
methodology and biostatistics necessary for the public health sciences.
There are five areas of specialization, behavioral & community health, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology and health services & policy.
The PhD program requires a minimum of 90 semester credit hours (SCH) post-baccalaureate degree and is offered on a full time or part-time basis. Any graduate credits post-baccalaureate, including master’s degree courses may be applied to coursework outlined within the PhD degree plan. A student may apply up to 42 SCH of previously taken graduate level courses toward the completion of the PhD coursework (Advanced Standing). All such courses are subject to approval by the advisor.
PhD Curriculum Outline (90 SCH)
Public Health Sciences Core Courses 33 SCH
Specialization Core & Elective Courses 45 SCH
Dissertation 12 SCH
