Accelerated BS/MPH Program

Program Highlights

Marshall University offers an Accelerated Graduate Degree (AGD) pathway for B.S. in Health Sciences students pursuing a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.). This program allows eligible undergraduate students to integrate 12 credit hours of M.P.H. coursework into their senior year, replacing undergraduate electives. This structure facilitates an expedited transition to graduate studies in public health.

Delivery Modes

The M.P.H. courses taken as part of the AGD are integrated into the final year of the B.S. in Health Sciences program. This accelerated pathway involves a full semester load of graduate courses, implying a full-time commitment during this period. The context suggests an on-campus delivery for these courses.

Curriculum Overview

Under the AGD program, Health Sciences students substitute 12 credit hours of undergraduate electives with 12 credits from the first year of the M.P.H. program. These graduate courses are taken during the senior year of the B.S. degree.

The M.P.H. courses taken during the senior year include:

• PH 601 Intro Public Health (1 credit hour)

• PH 602 Public Health Biology (2 credit hours)

• PH 611 Epidemiology (3 credit hours)

• PH 686 Health Information Technology (3 credit hours)

• PH 693 Law and Ethics (3 credit hours)

These 12 credit hours contribute towards the total requirements for the M.P.H. degree. Further details on the full M.P.H. curriculum are available from the department.

Admissions Requirements

This Accelerated Graduate Degree pathway is specifically for current B.S. in Health Sciences students at Marshall University. Students interested in this option should consult the "Academic Regulations and Requirements" section of the university catalog or contact the department for specific eligibility criteria and application procedures for the AGD program.