Curriculum

To encourage students to successfully complete the program (while also working or fulfilling other off-campus responsibilities), the CSUN MPH program allows students to enroll in 2-4 courses per semester. The average student completes the program in 2.5 years, while taking 3 courses a semester. This educational model, which consists of a minimum of 42 units, accommodates the schedules of most students.

If an applicant is accepted with a “Classified” status, it means that they may begin the MPH program without any restrictions. Classified status means they have an undergraduate degree that shows evidence of meeting basic skills and knowledge areas in public health, do not need the GRE.

Students are admitted to the MPH program in either Community Health Education (CHE) or Applied Epidemiology (EPI).

3. Community Health Education Electives (9 units minimum)

With approval of the graduate advisor, students may take 500- and 600-level courses in such areas of study as Communications, Health Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health, or related areas of interest.

3. Applied Epidemiology Electives (6 units minimum)

Choose one of the following:· HSCI 588 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (3)· HSCI 589 Epidemiology of Common Chronic Diseases (3)

Select one additional elective. With approval of the graduate advisor, students may take 500- and 600-level courses in areas of study such as Health Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health (e.g., EOH 560: Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology), or related areas of interest.

4. Culminating Experience (3 units)HSCI 698C/D Thesis/Graduate Project (3)