Master of Public Health (MPH)
APU’s Master of Public Health program is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is applying for accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation as an MPH program with a health equity specialization. As part of the program, students select 9 units of elective coursework, which allows students to group three electives of their choice to fit their public health interests and/or career goals.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| GSPH 613 | Graduate Statistics | 3 |
| GSPH 504 | Bioethics and Healthcare Policy | 3 |
| GSPH 560 | Strategic Leadership in Health Care | 3 |
| GSPH 510 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
| GSPH 525 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| GSPH 535 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| GSPH 540 | Global Health | 3 |
| GSPH 506 | Spiritual Concept Analysis in Health Care | 3 |
| GSPH 526 | Public Health Biology | 3 |
| GSPH 508C | Research and Theory in Health Care | 3 |
| GSPH 593 | Field Practicum | 3 |
| GSPH 594 | Additional Field Practicum Experience (Optional) | 1-5 |
| Choose one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Capstone | ||
| - or - | ||
| Thesis and Research Proposal Writing | ||
| Elective Group (Choose One) | 9 | |
| Biostatistics and Epidemiology Electives | ||
| Advanced Biostatistics and Epidemiology | ||
| Infectious Disease Epidemiology | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Principles and Practices of Toxicology | ||
| Infectious Diseases and Public Health | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Foundations of Healthcare Informatics | ||
| Public Sector Research Methods | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Applied Multivariate Analysis | ||
| International Health Electives | ||
| Health, Culture, and Diversity | ||
| Global Health Systems | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Cultural Inclusivity in Health Care | ||
| Public Health Communication | ||
| Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science Electives | ||
| Cultural Inclusivity in Health Care | ||
| Theories of Health Behavior | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Health, Culture, and Diversity | ||
| Public Policy, the Health Care System, and Public Health Policy in the United States | ||
| Poverty and Health Policy | ||
| Public Health Communication | ||
| Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Organizations and Behavior | ||
| Public Health Policy Electives | ||
| Public Policy, the Health Care System, and Public Health Policy in the United States | ||
| Poverty and Health Policy | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Politics and Policies in Disaster Health and Emergency Preparedness | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| The Policy Process | ||
| Healthcare Administration Electives | ||
| Population Health Management | ||
| Health Care Finance | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Health Care Entrepreneurship | ||
| Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Disaster Health and Emergency Management Principles and Practices | ||
| High-Performance People Management | ||
| Managing Human Capital | ||
| Ethical Leadership and Management | ||
| Healthcare Administration | ||
| Health Promotion and Education Electives | ||
| Public Health Communication | ||
| Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Health, Culture, and Diversity | ||
| Cultural Inclusivity in Health Care | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| U.S. Healthcare System | ||
| Environmental Health Electives | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| Infectious Diseases and Public Health | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Poverty and Health Policy | ||
| Principles and Practices of Toxicology | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Community Health and the Built Environment | ||
| Disaster Health and Emergency Preparedness Electives | ||
| Public Health Across the Disaster Cycle | ||
| Politics and Policies in Disaster Health and Emergency Preparedness | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| International Health Care | ||
| Disaster Health and Emergency Management Principles and Practices | ||
| Total Units | 43-45 | |
Admission
University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.
International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:- Articulate a Christian worldview, demonstrating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, valuing diversity and integrity, and applying spiritual concepts.
- Engage in evidence-based methods to understand and address public health issues, using critical reasoning, scholarly inquiry, knowledge of peer-reviewed scientific literature, bioinformatics, and data analysis.
- Design population-based policies and programs that promote health, prevent disease, and address social equity issues.
- Apply principles of leadership to promote interprofessional collaboration and decision-making among diverse stakeholders.
- Utilize systems-level thinking and communication in response to public health issues - analyzing and synthesizing policies and programs that address efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and health equity.