Students without a previous MPH degree or a Masters degree in a relevant field will need to take 5 (five) pre-requisite courses in year 1 of the program before they can begin their doctoral coursework. Students with a previous MPH or relevant Masters degree within the last 7 years may transfer some relevant pre-requisite coursework with approval from the course director(s) and the Program Director.
Fall Semester, Year 1
SPHL 6020 Foundations in Public Health (3 credits)
SPHL 6060 Epidemiology for Public Health (3 credits)
Spring Semester, Year 1
SPHL 6050 Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)
SPHL 6070 Health Systems Policy and Management (3 credits)
Summer Semester, Year 1
SPHL 6080 Design Strategies in Public Health Programs (3 credits)
Fall Semester, Year 2
IHSD 7250 Sustainable Health and Development Program Design (3 credits)
IHSD 7450 Leadership and Strategic Management for International Health and Sustainable Development (3 credits)
Spring Semester, Year 2
IHSD 7030 Health Systems and Policy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (3 credits)
IHSD 8050 Evidence for Decision-Making (3 credits)
Summer Semester, Year 2
SPHL 8010 Budget and Financial Management (3 credits)
SPHL 8870 Strategies for Effective Workforce Development (3 credits)
Fall Semester, Year 3
IHSD 7300 Implementation Science (3 credits)
IHSD 8100 Knowledge Management for Public Health Impact (3 credits)
Spring Semester, Year 3
IHSD 8300 Strategic Use of Data and Evidence in Global Health Programs and Systems (3 credits)
IHSD 8500 Systems Thinking in International Health and Sustainable Development (3 credits)
Summer Semester, Year 3
Elective 1 (3 credits)
Elective 2 (3 credits)
Fall Semester, Year 4
Elective 3 (3 credits)
Spring Semester, Year 4
SPHL 9460 Applied Practice Experience (2 credits)
SPHL 9470 Integrating Learning Experience (1 credit)
