Curriculum

Prevention is the keystone of public health, and that is the focus of Oregon State's online Master of Public Health – Public Health Practice program. The curriculum reflects an integrated approach to teaching and learning. This is highlighted in the MPH core courses, which weave together the fundamental public health disciplines in a manner that mimics public health practice, set in the context of 21st century public health challenges.

Degree requirements

This is a 60-credit, non-thesis program that includes a 6-credit internship (200 practice hours). Degree requirements and curriculum information are available on the OSU academic catalog.

You’ll work with your faculty advisor on a schedule that works for you. MPH students have up to seven years to finish the program; most students choose to finish in two to four years. This course sequence schedule gives you a sense of what a two- and three-year plan might look like. Courses are typically offered once per year. You must take at least one course per term during the academic year (fall through spring).

Sample course topics

• Integrated approach to public health
• Evidence-based leadership in public health
• Public health law
• Global health systems
• Public health ethics and issues
• Health disparities
• Evaluation of health promotion and education programs
• Health policy analysis and politics
• Healthcare organization leadership theory and behavior
• Biostatistics

Additional program features

Internship

The program's 6-credit internship is designed to provide you with an applied practice experience where you can demonstrate attainment of degree competencies. The MPH internship coordinator will support you throughout the internship experience.