University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Courses offered through the Blended Worcester MPH Program
along with the online Public Health Practice Program in Amherst
Required Core Courses:
Principles of Epidemiology
Introductory Biostatistics
Applications of Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health Interventions
Introduction to the US Health Care System
Environmental Health
Public Health Leadership
Also required:
3 credit practicum experience
3 credit culminating MPH project
Independent Study (optional)
Sample of Elective courses:
Intermediate Biostatistics
Applied Epidemiology
Global Health in the Developing World
Research Methods in Public Health
Clinical Preventive Service
Epidemiology of Medical Care
Data Management and Statistical Computation
Nutritional Epidemiology
Public Health Informatics
Health Program Planning
Program Evaluation of Health and Human Services Organizations
Introduction to Health Politics and Policy
Ethical Issues in Public Health
Financial Management of Health Institutions
Health Economics and Reimbursement
Public Health Law
Public Health Emergency Management
Current Topics in Public Health
Communication Theory
Health Disparities
Health Care Organization and Administration
Comparative Healthcare Systems
Environmental Compliance and Regulations
Leadership in Public Health Systems
Risk Assessment and Management
Relationship Between Health, Religion and Spirituality
Public Health, Aging and Health Policy
Emerging Diseases
Globalization and Health
International Health and Population Development
Social Justice and Public Health
Violence as a Public Health Issue