Degree Comparison

 

  1. MPH, MSPH, MPHTM Programs
    MPH, MSPH, MPHTM Programs Compare
    • Biostatistics (MSPH)
    • Community Health Sciences *
    • Disaster Management *
    • Environmental Health Sciences (MSPH)
    • Epidemiology
    • Tropical Medicine (MPHTM)
    • Health Education and Communication
    • Health Policy
    • Health Systems Management
    • Industrial Hygiene (MSPH) *
    • International Health and Sustainable Development
    • Maternal and Child Health
    • Nutrition
    • Occupational and Environmental Health **
    • Occupational Health and Safety Management **
    • Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences
    Program Length
    24 months +/-
    Curriculum
    Traditional core and elective options
    Program Start Date
    August, January, June
    Program Format
    In person, Online
    Special Requirement
    Applied Practical Experience (APE) or Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)
    Total Credits
    42-45
  2. MS Programs
    MS Programs
    • Biostatistics
    • Epidemiology
    • Clinical Investigation
    • Tropical Medicine
    Program Length
    24 months +/-
    Curriculum
    Traditional core and elective options
    Program Start Date
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Program Format
    In person
    Special Requirement
    Thesis
    Total Credits
    36-47
  3. MHA Program
    MHA Program
    Program Length
    22 months
    Curriculum
    Traditional core and elective options
    Program Start Date
    Fall, Spring (online only), Summer (online only)
    Program Format
    In person, Online
    Special Requirement
    Academic Residency
    Total Credits
    54
  4. Doctoral Programs
    PHD Programs
    • Biostatistics
    • Epidemiology
    • Environmental Health Sciences
    • Health Policy and Management
    • International Health and Sustainable Development
    • Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity (DrPH)*
    • Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences
    • Tropical Medicine
    Program Length
    PhD: 4-7 yrs +/- ; DrPH: 3-5 years on average
    Curriculum
    Traditional core and elective options
    Program Start Date
    PhD: Fall; DrPH: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Program Format
    PhD: In person; DrPH: Online
    Special Requirement
    Comprehensive Exam, Doctoral Committee/Prospectus, Dissertation , or Portfolio (DrPH)
    Total Credits
    PhD: 72; DrPH: 42 (57 without an MPH)