MPH Handbook

Key Facts and Courses

  • Achieve Educational Goals and Career Mobility
  • Interprofessional network as you learn
  • Interact with respected public health leaders and fellow professionals
  • Continue professional development
  • Grow your public health philosophy
  • Pursue senior roles
  • Familiarize yourself with new technology tools

 

The mission of Aspen’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences is to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities at local, state, and national levels through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

 

Admission Requirements

  • Application – A completed application.
  • Resume – A resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Baccalaureate Degree Transcripts – Official transcript demonstrating a conferred bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  • Military Documentation (Optional) – A copy of the most recent orders; or a copy of DD214 (This can be requested from the National Archives.)

 

Courses

  • MPH501 - Public Health in America (3 credits)
  • MPH503 - Health Policy & Ethical Issues in Public Health (3 credits)
  • MPH505 - Public Health Education & Program Oversight (3 credits)
  • MPH510 - Epidemiology in Public Health (3 credits)
  • MPH520 - Disaster Management & Emergency Preparedness (3 credits)
  • MPH530 - Environmental Issues in Public Health (3 credits)
  • MPH540 - Public Health Administration (3 credits)
  • MPH550 - Health Behavior and Health Education (3 credits)
  • MPH560 - Applied Biostatistics for Public Health (3 credits)
  • MPH570 - Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health (3 credits)
  • MPH580 - Public Health & Health Education 120 Internship (3 credits)
  • MPH590 - Public Health & Health Education Capstone (3 credits)