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The NSU Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) curriculum offers a comprehensive, practice-focused foundation in the core disciplines of public health, preparing students to address complex population health challenges with confidence and skill. Students complete essential coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, ethics, research methods, applied practice experience, and an integrative learning experience. A broad selection of electives, such as global health, public health leadership, epidemiologic surveillance, maternal and child health, and public health advocacy among others, allow students to tailor the program to their professional goals. This flexible, multidisciplinary structure supports students in developing competencies that translate directly into impactful public health practice.
Core Courses (Required)
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PUH 5220 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 |
| PUH 5301 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PUH 5430 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PUH 5512 | Health Policy, Planning, and Management | 3 |
| PUH 5520 | Ethical Issues in Public Health | 3 |
| PUH 6001 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health | 3 |
| PUH 6002 | Applied Practice Experience | 3 |
| PUH 6604 | Research Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| PUH 6700 | Integrative Learning Experience | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PUH 5004 | Public Health Grant Writing | 3 |
| PUH 5015 | Public Health Leadership | 3 |
| PUH 5016 | Health Promotion Programs: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| PUH 5017 | Contemporary Issues in Public Health | 3 |
| PUH 5111 | Public Health and Aging | 3 |
| PUH 5115 | Principles of Health Education | 3 |
| PUH 5210 | Public Health Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| PUH 5314 | Global Health | 3 |
| PUH 5315 | Global Public Health Experience | 3 |
| PUH 5420 | Epidemiology of Diseases of Major Public Health Importance | 3 |
| PUH 5510 | Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| PUH 5802 | Epidemiologic Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation | 3 |
| PUH 6008 | Public Health Advocacy | 3 |
| PUH 6016 | Survey Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| PUH 6017 | Independent Study in Public Health | 3 |
| PUH 6022 | Community Health Project | 3 |
| PUH 6608 | Public Health Research | 3 |