MPH in Public Health with Emphasis in Health Promotion and Policy

This program combines a thorough knowledge of behavior change theory and program planning and evaluation with valuable knowledge of how policy decisions are influenced and made. The MPH-HPP is particularly attractive to students with undergraduate degrees in sociology, psychology, social work, political science, communications, health sciences and other related fields. For more information about this program, please visit: https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/ 

Degree Requirements

Required Courses
P_HLTH 7150	Principles of Public Health	3
P_HLTH 7140	Public Health Statistics	3
or STAT 7020	Statistical Methods in the Health Sciences
P_HLTH 7952	Research Methods in Public Health	3
P_HLTH 8120	Applied Epidemiology in Community Assessment	3
P_HLTH 8150	Human Health and the Environment	3
PUB_AF 8170	Public Policy Processes and Strategies	3
P_HLTH 8300	Health Care in the United States	3
P_HLTH 8420	Principles of Epidemiology	3
P_HLTH 8920	Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health	3
P_HLTH 8953	Evaluating Global Public Health Programs	3
P_HLTH 8970	Public Health Capstone	3
P_HLTH 8980	Public Health Internship	6
P_HLTH Elective		3
Health Communication elective (choose at least one)		3
P_HLTH 8270	Storytelling in Public Health and Public Policy	3
P_HLTH 8675	Strategic Health Communication	3

Admissions

For admission requirements, refer to the Graduate School's website for the minimum qualifications for the degree program and the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program’s graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Before official admissions to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you’ve applied.