Public Health
ANNA E. GREER, PhD, MCHES
Director
Phone: 203-416-3936
Fax: 203-365-4723
E-mail: greera@sacredheart.edu
Program Rationale
The Sacred Heart University Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares individuals to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities. As such, students will be required to critically examine how biological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors influence health. Students will learn how to address these factors through the creation and evaluation of programs and policies designed to improve the health of individuals and communities. Students’ education will be grounded in a social justice philosophy, which calls for improving the health of the population while ensuring fair treatment of the disadvantaged. The MPH program is located within the Public Health Department.
Masters in Public Health
Program Description
There are three major components of the Master of Public Health curriculum: (1) core courses, (2) community health specialization and (3) a graduate applied practicuum or research thesis requirement. The full degree program will be 45 credit hours taken over two years if attending full-time. Part time options are available as well.
Students who complete the MPH program will:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in public health’s mission and core functions, epidemiology, biostatistics, social ecological determinants of health, health promotion, public health administration, research methods, health systems and health policy
- Develop a deeper understanding of public health theories, public health program planning and evaluation, community health development, and grant writing
- Develop a deeper understanding of health administration, and leadership and ethics in public health
- Appropriately implement public health programs and policies to support and promote population health and wellness
- Lead and manage in a variety of settings, such as worksites, health care, faith-based settings, and more
Admissions Requirements
Students will apply through the Graduate Admissions Office of the University. In addition to application materials, applicants must demonstrate completion of the program prerequisites including:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Undergraduate prerequisite coursework in the following courses with an earned C or higher:
- Psychology (3 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
Program of Study 45 credits
Core Courses (36 credits)
Community Health Specialization (9 credits)
Choose one of the following electives
| MPH 522 | Physical Activity and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| MPH 526 | Community Health in Times of Crisis | 3.0 |
| MPH 528 | Public Health Nutrition | 3.0 |