Graduate Catalog 2004-2005

The Master of Public Health degree program provides advanced study beyond the bachelor degree for persons wishing to update professional skills and obtain new competencies in the area of public health. The program prepares students to enhance public health in the community and to become advocates for needed change. The graduates will be prepared to assess factors affecting health, critique and apply research findings, and, in turn, develop strategies and implement various measures for health promotion and disease prevention. The program is composed of a consortium that includes BGSU, the Medical College of Ohio (MCO), and The University of Toledo (UT). The MPH degree is awarded jointly by the three consortial institutions. MPH students have library, computer, parking, and other privileges at all three institutions.

Students gain specialized training in one or more of the following five majors:

Prerequisites to Graduate Work

It is expected that all applicants will have successfully completed college-level courses in mathematics, biology, and the social sciences. Completion of college-level courses in chemistry and microbiology is required for admission to the Occupational and Environmental Health major and recommended, but not required, for the other majors.

Admission Procedure

Applicants for regular admission must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent); and submit three letters of recommendation (at least two must be from individuals holding a graduate degree). Applicants not meeting these criteria may be eligible for conditional admission but must submit GRE scores. International applicants must submit GRE and TOEFL scores.

Degree Requirements
Master of Public Health

Students complete six core courses (18 credit hours): two courses at each of the three institutions; four major courses (12 credit hours) at one or two of the three institutions; three elective courses (nine credit hours) at a minimum of two institutions; and a capstone experience consisting of an internship or scholarly project (three credit hours) and an integrative seminar (three credit hours).

Graduate Courses

Please access BGSU graduate courses online at http://webapps.bgsu.edu/courses/search.php. Graduate courses offered by the Public Health program use the prefix: PUBH.