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Capella University
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP

MPH Master of Public Health General Public Health specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 48

Core Courses

32 course quarter credits.

PSL5002
Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Master's Learners (4 quarter credits)
MPH5500
Introduction to Public Health Administrative Systems (4 quarter credits)
MPH5503
Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health (4 quarter credits)
MPH5506
Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health (4 quarter credits)
MPH5509
Principles of Biostatistics (4 quarter credits)
MPH5512
Principles of Epidemiology* (4 quarter credits)
MPH5993
Public Health Integrative Project* (4 quarter credits)
MPH5999
Public Health Professional Collaborative Project* (4 quarter credits)

Specialization Courses

Choose four MPH courses.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.

Sign Up for a Free One-Week Mini Course

Learn more about our online learning experience with a free one-week mini course.

Take a Single Course

You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.

To learn more, call 1.866.303.6572 or email an enrollment counselor.

Concentration

If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. The concentration available for this specialization is Health Policy and Management.

To learn more, call 1.866.303.6572 or email an enrollment counselor.