MPH with Health Promotion Emphasis/Concentration

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Southern Connecticut State University offers a planned program of study designed for prospective and current public health workers. It aims to provide a strong general background in public health knowledge, experience in applying this knowledge through independent research, a field-placement experience under qualified supervision, and specialized coursework in health promotion.

The Health Promotion specialization focuses on developing the capacity to address community health needs. Graduates are equipped to perform community assessments, plan, administer, and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs, advocate for sound public health policies, and provide leadership in the field.

Specific accreditation details for the MPH program (e.g., CEPH) were not provided in the supplied context.

Delivery Modes

The program is offered in both online and on-ground (on-campus) formats.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH program requires a total of 48 credits. A grade of 'C+' or higher is required in all courses, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA is necessary for graduation.

Required Core Courses (27 Credits):

• PCH 500 – Foundations of Public Health (may be waived for students with foundational knowledge)

• PCH 510 – Environmental Health

• PCH 515 – Biostatistics

• PCH 516 – Public Health Research

• PCH 520 – Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health

• PCH 548 – Public Health Administration

• PCH 551 – Epidemiology

• PCH 564 – Health Systems and Policy

• PCH 595 – Public Health Internship (Pass/Fail)

Health Promotion Concentration (9 Credits):

• PCH 504 – Health Promotion Practice

• PCH 577 – Program Planning and Evaluation

• PCH 586 – Health Promotion Methods

Directed Electives (9 credits): Students select three graduate-level electives.

Capstone (3 credits): PCH 593 – Special Project Capstone (Pass/Fail).

Admissions Requirements

A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. For detailed admission requirements, please refer to the department website: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/public-health/programs .

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are prepared to perform community assessment, plan, administer and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs, advocate for sound public health policies, and provide leadership and innovation in the field. The program includes a field-placement experience (PCH 595 Public Health Internship) and an independent research component (PCH 593 Special Project Capstone) to provide practical application of knowledge.