Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Public Health (MPH)

Our innovative MSMPH dual-degree curriculum is designed to prepare you for leadership positions in healthcare and public healthcare policy. This focused study allows for completion of the dual MSMPH programs in three years of full-time study instead of four while building interprofessional teams and networking opportunities. As a graduate, you are eligible to sit for national certification exams related to advanced practice role and population-focus.The master's program in Global Public Health curriculum offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to public health education. The program curriculum consists of 19 courses, as follows: Nine core courses which cover core public health competencies and provide a foundation for further coursework in the student's chosen concentration, A choice of one of four concentrations, with five courses required in each, Two general elective courses from any of the university's schools, subject to the approval of the student's advisor, A capstone course and experience consisting of a real-life consulting engagement, An internship course and field work experience allowing the opportunity to reflect on the interrelationships of policy, theory and practice, An integrative seminar, which is an interdisciplinary seminar series taken over the period of the student's enrollment, providing the opportunity to integrate key global public health concepts and theories developed throughout the program.This program is also offered by the College of Nursing.