<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of the online Master of Public Health program at the University of Arizona Global Campus, you will have the opportunity to study advanced topics in healthcare leadership, integration, policy development, delivery systems, and global health issues. Other areas addressed in the major curriculum include social and biological influences on public health; behavioral factors impacting public health; patterns of illness and disease; analysis of community health programs; and public health promotion. In a three-part practicum, you will complete a total of 90 hours applying concepts and skills within an actual public health setting, while the culminating capstone requires the completion of an extensive project addressing a public health issue. You will also choose between a generalist track, where you will focus on health communications, health program planning, and public health education, and a health care administration track that offers courses in healthcare laws, policies, health services delivery, and management of healthcare workers. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You might have a strong academic background in health or health sciences prior to entering this MPH program. Strong analytical and communication skills are a plus, as public health leaders typically evaluate health policies and systems and communicate health education, disease prevention, and health promotional programs to patients and communities. You must also hold a bachelor's degree to be considered for this master's degree program. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To earn this 42-credit MPH degree, you must complete 21 credits in the core curriculum, 15 credits in one of two tracks of study, a 3-credit capstone and 3 credits in practicums. You must also attain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MPH 601</td><td> Introduction to Public Health Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 602</td><td> Social and Biological Determinants of Public Health</td></tr> <tr><td>HIA 625</td><td> Principles of Biostatistics</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 603</td><td> Applied Behavioral Science</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 604</td><td> Principles of Epidemiology</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 606</td><td> Health Services Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 605</td><td> Environmental Health Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 650</td><td> Public Health Practicum I</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 651</td><td> Public Health Practicum II</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 652</td><td> Public Health Practicum III</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 699</td><td> Public Health Capstone/Culminating Experience</td></tr> </table><p><u>Generalist Track</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MPH 607</td><td> Global Health</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 608</td><td> Health Communication Practice &amp; Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 609</td><td> Public Health Education Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 610</td><td> Public Health Program Planning &amp; Implementation</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 611</td><td> Public Health Program Assessment &amp; Evaluation</td></tr> </table><p><u>Health Care Administration Track</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MPH 621</td><td> Public Health Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MHA 618</td><td> Health Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>MHA 620</td><td> Health Policy Analyses</td></tr> <tr><td>MHA 622</td><td> Health Care Ethics &amp; Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MPH 623</td><td> Human Resources Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Master of Public Health program at UAGC, you could possess the managerial skills and knowledge of healthcare systems and processes necessary to take on senior management or executive positions in hospitals, community health centers, government health agencies, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, or managed care companies. You might oversee the development of community health or mental health programs; develop public health education materials and programs; consult with health agencies; or design clinical programs addressing patient coordination, health records systems, or healthcare staff management. </p> <p>Once you hold the MPH degree, you could explore opportunities as one of the following: </p> <ul><li>Public health educator </li><li>Clinical program manager </li><li>Clinical research administrator </li><li>Community health program coordinator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Studies beyond the MPH could be necessary should you have the desire to pursue a teaching or administrative career at a college or university or conduct advanced research in the healthcare field. At the doctoral level, you could expect to learn more about healthcare intervention, healthcare legislation, health program implementations, health policy analyses, and healthcare economics. </p> <p>Typical doctorates you might consider include: </p> <ul><li>Doctor of Public Health </li><li>PhD in Health Sciences </li><li>PhD in Healthcare Management</li></ul>