Credit hours for mph

[dockee]

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hello,
I'm new and really don't know how to make my enquiries.please could someone tell me how to know the minimun amount of credit hours i need for an mph.thanks

 

[DrJosephKim]

It depends on the school. Look at a few websites and you'll see. On average, I'd say roughly 14-15 classes that are each 3 hrs

 

[dockee]

thanks mdjkim but i cant seem to find that information on their respective sites and viewing the tuition tables confuses the more.please help!!!😕

 

[DrJosephKim]

Do a search for "MPH graduation requirements"

Here's Hopkins:
Total units in required courses: 31-50
Remaining Electives: 30-49

Here's U Pitt:
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 45

Here's Wayne:
minimum total of 42 credit hours

Here's U Rochester:
7 Core Courses
2 Statistics Courses
2 Research Methods Courses
2 Elective Courses
1 Writing Course
Essay

Here's ECU:
Course Requirements
Number Total Credits Core Courses 8
24
Concentration-Specific Courses 6
18

Applications
1
3
Total MPH Program Credit
45
*Concentration-specific courses include at least 6 hours of service learning/capstone experience keyed to concentration area.

 

[Dentistabhi]

i dont understand sir.
Can i complete a one and half year course earlier than stipulated, like as in an year or less?

 

[OneDay81]

Some programs are one year or less, although most programs are two years in length. What are you looking for in a program and how do you plan on using the degree?

 

[Awapi]

i dont understand sir.
Can i complete a one and half year course earlier than stipulated, like as in an year or less?

As the poster above said, most programs are 3-4 semesters (1.5 - 2 years). If you have some professional experience related to public health or another advanced degree then you may want to check into schools that have an accelerated 1 year program for people with those qualifications (I know Hopkins has one, but that wouldn't be your cheapest option, you could research this on your own).

Some programs, specifically Tulane, that are 3 semesters will let you petition to begin in May/June of 2012 (rather than starting in August/September). This will allow you to complete the degree in 12 months and still do the three semesters of coursework.

Most programs will have restrictions on completing the degree earlier than it's intended to be completed (Emory, where I am, is 4 semesters for most MPH students, it has a requisite 42 hours, but unless you are in an accelerated path you wouldn't be able to graduate a semester early if you completed 42 hours in your first 3 semesters. Also, if you do the accelerated three semester path the tuition is higher, so it doesn't make it much cheaper in the end).

Good luck in your search!