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). Full degree requirements and curriculum information are available on the OSU academic catalog.
View the course sequence schedule for the two- or three-year track options. You'll work with your faculty advisor on a schedule that works for you. You must take at least one course per term during the academic year (fall through spring), and you may take up to seven years to complete the program.
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.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Master of Public Health curriculum, please email Suzanna Chase, the director of graduate student recruitment and admissions for the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, at suzanna.chase@oregonstate.edu.
Notice: Oregon State University students may now take part in internships anywhere in the United States. Read more about Ecampus’ authorization to operate in your state.
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 60 quarter credits are equal to 40 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete nearly all courses in this program online, with one or a few site-based courses required. View the curriculum.
Application deadline
Apply by June 1. All admitted students will begin the program in fall term each year. * Due to the ongoing closure of GRE test centers, submission of GRE scores is optional for all June 1 online MPH applicants.
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