Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Program: Public Health, M.S.P.H.
Public Health, M.S.P.H. College of Public Health Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information Concentrations: Behavioral Health Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Genetic Counseling* Genomics Global Communicable Disease applicants to the MSPH who wish to pursue the Genetic Counseling Concentration should apply prior to December 15 to be aligned with the admissions timeline provided by the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors) The base of knowledge for public health comes from a variety of disciplines, ranging from social sciences to biological sciences and business, brought together by a commitment to improve the public’s health. Thus, the field of public health is broad and is open to students from diverse academic disciplines including Health Sciences, Education, Engineering, Business, Communications, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary focused public health professional careers as administrators, managers, educators, researchers, and direct service providers. Accreditation:* Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The concentration in Genetic Counseling in the M.S.P.H. degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). Admission Information Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. Official Transcripts (Sent ONLY to SOPHAS) A thorough statement of purpose and objectives indicating the applicant’s interest on obtaining a degree in public health, and how they hope to contribute to the field. Both SOPHAS and USF applications and fees are required for USF’s College of Public Health Graduate Programs. Complete a SOPHAS application at www.sophas.org and submit all required application materials to SOPHAS. All application materials must be submitted only to SOPHAS. Then complete and submit the USF graduate application and fee at https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/usf/. Do not upload or submit any supplemental application materials directly to USF. Allow two to four weeks for SOPHAS to verify the application. Make sure to follow up with SOPHAS regularly to meet all of their requirements to verify your application. Monitor the email that you provided in SOPHAS for application decisions and other communications. Resume or curriculum vitae At least two formal Letters of Recommendation
Curriculum Requirements Total Minimum Hours: 45 credit hours Core Requirements - 9 Credit hours Concentrations Requirements - 6 Credit hours minimum (varies by concentration) Electives - number needed to meet the minimum of 45 credits for major Thesis - 6 Credit hours minimum ** Students select elective graduate courses, as needed, and in consultation with their advisor, to meet minimum hours required for the Major
Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6588 History and Systems of Public Health	Credit Hours: 1
PHC 6756 Population Assessment: Part 1	Credit Hours: 5
PHC 6757 Population Assessment: Part 2	Credit Hours: 3
Concentration Requirements - 6 hours minimum (varies with each concentration) Students select from the following Concentrations:
Behavioral Health (6 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6543 Foundations in Behavioral Health Systems	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6546 Epidemiology of Mental Disorders	Credit Hours: 3
Environmental and Occupational Health (9 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6310 Environmental and Occupational Toxicology	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6353 Environmental and Occupational Health Risk Assessment	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6423 Environmental and Occupational Health Law	Credit Hours: 3
Epidemiology (18 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6053 Categorical Data Analysis	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6011 Epidemiology Methods II	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6702 Data Management in R for Public Health Researchers	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6010 Epidemiology Methods I	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6051 Biostatistics II	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 7703 Advanced Research Methods in Epidemiology	Credit Hours: 3
Genetic Counseling (20 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6596 Introduction to Genetic Counseling	Credit Hours: 1
PHC 6595 Applied Clinical Genetics	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6593 Professional Development in Genetic Counseling	Credit Hours: 1
PHC 6940 Clinical Practicum in Genetic Counseling (3 credits for this program)	Credit Hours: 1-6
PHC 6601 Human Genomics in Medicine and Public Health	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6450 Patient-centered Communication	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6408 Health Education and Counseling	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6939 Advanced Genetic Counseling Seminar	Credit Hours: 3
Genomics (7 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6601 Human Genomics in Medicine and Public Health	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6597 Quantitative Genomics and Genetics	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6739 Fundamental Genomics	Credit Hours: 1
Global Communicable Disease (9 Concentration Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6561 Laboratory Techniques in Public Health	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6722 Laboratory Rotations in Global Health Research	Credit Hours: 3
PHC 7910 Directed Research	Credit Hours: 1-19
Multiple Concentrations If a student wishes to pursue two or more concentrations as part of their elective coursework, the student must complete the specific required courses for each concentration and file the Concurrent Concentration Form. Then additional graduate coursework, selected with the advisors, must be completed to total a minimum of 45 hours. In some instances, the total may exceed 45 credit hours.
Electives Students select elective graduate courses, as needed, and in consultation with their advisor, to meet minimum hours required for the Major. *To qualify for the ABGC national certification exam after graduation to earn the Certified Genetic Counselor credential, students in the Genetic Counseling MSPH concentration are required to take specific elective courses as approved by the Genetic Counseling Program Leadership.
Thesis (6 Credit Hours)
Course Name	Credit Hours:	Term Taken	Grade
PHC 6971 Thesis: Master of Science in Public Health (6 credits for this program)	Credit Hours: 2-19
Comprehensive Exam An oral thesis proposal defense is required. At the discretion of the faculty mentor, students may be allowed to take a written or oral comprehensive examination, in lieu of the proposal defense. Both the thesis proposal defense and the final thesis defense are open to the public.
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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Program: Public Health, M.S.P.H.

Public Health, M.S.P.H.

College of Public Health

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Concentrations:

Behavioral Health
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Genetic Counseling*
Genomics
Global Communicable Disease

*applicants to the MSPH who wish to pursue the Genetic Counseling Concentration should apply prior to December 15 to be aligned with the admissions timeline provided by the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors)

The base of knowledge for public health comes from a variety of disciplines, ranging from social sciences to biological sciences and business, brought together by a commitment to improve the public’s health. Thus, the field of public health is broad and is open to students from diverse academic disciplines including Health Sciences, Education, Engineering, Business, Communications, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. Graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary focused public health professional careers as administrators, managers, educators, researchers, and direct service providers.

Accreditation:

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The concentration in Genetic Counseling in the M.S.P.H. degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Official Transcripts (Sent ONLY to SOPHAS)
A thorough statement of purpose and objectives indicating the applicant’s interest on obtaining a degree in public health, and how they hope to contribute to the field.
Both SOPHAS and USF applications and fees are required for USF’s College of Public Health Graduate Programs.

Complete a SOPHAS application at www.sophas.org and submit all required application materials to SOPHAS. All application materials must be submitted only to SOPHAS.
Then complete and submit the USF graduate application and fee at https://secure.vzcollegeapp.com/usf/. Do not upload or submit any supplemental application materials directly to USF.
Allow two to four weeks for SOPHAS to verify the application. Make sure to follow up with SOPHAS regularly to meet all of their requirements to verify your application.
Monitor the email that you provided in SOPHAS for application decisions and other communications.

Resume or curriculum vitae
At least two formal Letters of Recommendation

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 45 credit hours**

Core Requirements - 9 Credit hours
Concentrations Requirements - 6 Credit hours minimum (varies by concentration)
Electives - number needed to meet the minimum of 45 credits for major**
Thesis - 6 Credit hours minimum

** Students select elective graduate courses, as needed, and in consultation with their advisor, to meet minimum hours required for the Major

Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6588 History and Systems of Public Health

Credit Hours: 1

PHC 6756 Population Assessment: Part 1

Credit Hours: 5

PHC 6757 Population Assessment: Part 2

Credit Hours: 3

Concentration Requirements - 6 hours minimum (varies with each concentration)

Students select from the following Concentrations:

Behavioral Health (6 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6543 Foundations in Behavioral Health Systems

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6546 Epidemiology of Mental Disorders

Credit Hours: 3

Environmental and Occupational Health (9 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6310 Environmental and Occupational Toxicology

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6353 Environmental and Occupational Health Risk Assessment

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6423 Environmental and Occupational Health Law

Credit Hours: 3

Epidemiology (18 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6053 Categorical Data Analysis

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6011 Epidemiology Methods II

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6702 Data Management in R for Public Health Researchers

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6010 Epidemiology Methods I

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6051 Biostatistics II

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 7703 Advanced Research Methods in Epidemiology

Credit Hours: 3

Genetic Counseling (20 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6596 Introduction to Genetic Counseling

Credit Hours: 1

PHC 6595 Applied Clinical Genetics

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6593 Professional Development in Genetic Counseling

Credit Hours: 1

PHC 6940 Clinical Practicum in Genetic Counseling (3 credits for this program)

Credit Hours: 1-6

PHC 6601 Human Genomics in Medicine and Public Health

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6450 Patient-centered Communication

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6408 Health Education and Counseling

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6939 Advanced Genetic Counseling Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Genomics (7 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6601 Human Genomics in Medicine and Public Health

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6597 Quantitative Genomics and Genetics

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6739 Fundamental Genomics

Credit Hours: 1

Global Communicable Disease (9 Concentration Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6561 Laboratory Techniques in Public Health

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 6722 Laboratory Rotations in Global Health Research

Credit Hours: 3

PHC 7910 Directed Research

Credit Hours: 1-19

Multiple Concentrations

If a student wishes to pursue two or more concentrations as part of their elective coursework, the student must complete the specific required courses for each concentration and file the Concurrent Concentration Form. Then additional graduate coursework, selected with the advisors, must be completed to total a minimum of 45 hours. In some instances, the total may exceed 45 credit hours.

Electives

Students select elective graduate courses, as needed, and in consultation with their advisor, to meet minimum hours required for the Major.

*To qualify for the ABGC national certification exam after graduation to earn the Certified Genetic Counselor credential, students in the Genetic Counseling MSPH concentration are required to take specific elective courses as approved by the Genetic Counseling Program Leadership.

Thesis (6 Credit Hours)

Course Name

Credit Hours:

Term Taken

Grade

PHC 6971 Thesis: Master of Science in Public Health (6 credits for this program)

Credit Hours: 2-19

Comprehensive Exam

An oral thesis proposal defense is required. At the discretion of the faculty mentor, students may be allowed to take a written or oral comprehensive examination, in lieu of the proposal defense.

Both the thesis proposal defense and the final thesis defense are open to the public.

Notes: