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Western Michigan University MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH MPH WMU ................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... MEETING YOUR NEEDS MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH ................................................................................................... The MPH degree is for people who want to impact the future of public health in their communities and beyond. If you’re currently working in health care or a community organization, you’ll find value in this degree. If you are already a manager in health care, the MPH degree can help you broaden your professional horizons while focusing on leadership in your community. The MPH program at WMU is delivered in a hybrid format, with primarily online courses. In addition, each semester you’ll have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with your classmates and instructors. Classes meet two weekends each semester and one week each summer at our downtown Grand Rapids location. .................................................................................................... The MPH at WMU focuses on five core areas of public health: environmental health sciences, biostatistics, health services administration, epidemiology and social and behavioral sciences. This generalist degree offers a broad understanding of complex issues related to public health, with a clear focus on leadership. This program is designed to prepare you for a variety of public health careers. It helps meet the demand for public health leaders who are ready to develop and improve health care systems on a local, national and global basis. PROGRAM INFORMATION wmich.edu/grandrapids/mph ............................................................................................... ADMISSION INFORMATION wmich.edu/apply/graduate TOP .................................................................................................................................................................... 50 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................................................................... Western Michigan University is a national research university enrolling nearly 24,000 students from across the United States and 100 other countries. The University supports research centers and public-service clinics that work with partners nationwide to make new discoveries and improve people’s lives. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS WMU’S AUDIOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS AMONG THE TOP 50 PROGRAMS OF THEIR KIND IN THE NATION. WMU’s College of Health and Human Services offers four graduate programs ranked in the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report. The college is home to the latest teaching technology and lab equipment and offers unmatched clinical education. CHHS at WMU is preparing professionals today; transforming health and human services tomorrow. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS The MPH program is delivered in a hybrid format. In addition, you can meet practicum requirements in your own community. Courses are taught by internationally recognized faculty from the College of Health and Human Services. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH 46 CR ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MPH 6000 Public Health Biology 3 cr MPH 6032 Health Education and Behavior 4 cr MPH 6004 Public Health Policy and Administration 4 cr MPH 6036 Public Health Preparedness 2 cr STAT 6030 Fundamentals of Biostatistics 3 cr MPH 6040 Public Health Informatics 2 cr MPH 6012 Epidemiology 4 cr MPH 6044 Public Health Practicum I 3 cr MPH 6016 Environmental Health Sciences 4 cr MPH 6048 Public Health Practicum II 1 cr MPH 6020 Case Studies in Public Health 2 cr MPH 6052 Integrative Project I 1 cr MPH 6024 Public Health Planning and Evaluation 4 cr MPH 6056 Public Health Leadership 3 cr MPH 6028 Public Health Communication and Marketing MPH 6060 Integrative Project II 1 cr 3 cr MPH 6064 Public Health Law and Ethics 2 cr ..................................................... LEARN MORE ONLINE OR BY PHONE: WMU-Grand Rapids wmich.edu/grandrapids/mph (616) 771-4100