The Master of Public Health Program
Program Mission
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a professional degree for students who are seeking a broad general academic experience in public health. Students will acquire competencies in the fundamental public health disciplines. These include research design, data analysis and policy analysis, communications, program planning and administration, public health systems and the organization of U.S. and global health service, recognition and analysis of ethical issues in public health and professional practice, the needs of special populations, alignment of faith with practice of public health, and integration of these core disciplines in public health decision making.
MPH Academic Program
The Master of Public Health program is 22 months in length. Online courses are 6 weeks in length and require about 20 hours per week of work.
MPH Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MPH program should be able to:
1. Define and apply fundamental concepts and methods requisite for professional success in the public health field.
2. Recognize and articulate fundamental management skills used in this field.
3. Communicate competence (oral and written) and work collaboratively in a professional manner.
4. Develop and incorporate analytical and problem-solving skills through real-world application in the functional areas such as planning, management, operations, human resources, and marketing.
5. Model leadership skills necessary for the public health field.
6. Demonstrate ethical awareness and apply ethical principles specific to public health in a professional manner.
Admissions Requirements
Admission into the MPH program is based on a careful appraisal of the applicant's academic record, performance, and work experience if any.
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
1. Submit an online application.
2. Have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must submit one official transcript from all colleges/universities attended (undergraduate and graduate work). These transcripts must be sent directly (by mail or fax) from the institution to Admissions, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210. All hours from accredited institutions will be considered in calculating the cumulative GPA.
3. Have prior credit of a college math course (grade "C" or higher), reflected on transcript, or equivalent.
4. Have prior credit of a college English Composition course (grade "C" or higher), reflected on transcript, or equivalent.
For those who do not have a four-year degree that was completed within the United States, a 40-minute writing assessment at Trevecca is required as a part of the admissions process.
Students not meeting the minimum requirements may request conditional admission from the Skinner School of Business Graduate Programs Director.
Grading System
Trevecca Nazarene University's grading system, based on class work and examinations, is as follows:
| Description |
Grade |
Quality Points |
| Exceptional |
A |
4.0 |
| |
A- |
3.7 |
| Superior |
B+ |
3.3 |
| |
B |
3.0 |
| |
B- |
2.7 |
| Average |
C+ |
2.3 |
| *Passing |
C |
2.0 |
| |
C- |
1.7 |
| |
D+ |
1.3 |
| |
D |
1.0 |
| |
D- |
0.7 |
| |
F |
0.0 |
*Note: A grade lower than a C in a course must be repeated.
| Incomplete |
"I" |
Given for sickness or emergency reasons near end of a course. The incomplete must be approved by the teacher and the program director. The "I" must be removed within six weeks or the grade will be based on points earned for completed work. |
| Withdrawal |
"W" |
Granted to a student who officially withdraws from a class before the end of day 21 for most courses or day 35 for 12-week courses. The grade of "W" may be assigned by the |
Public Health Curriculum
Public Health Core — 30 hours
| PBH 6100 | Health Planning and Community Health | 3 |
| PBH 6200 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| PBH 6300 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PBH 6400 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
| PBH 6500 | Health Systems, Health Economics and Global Health | 3 |
| PBH 6600 | Health Promotion and Health Communication | 3 |
| PBH 6700 | Environmental Public Health | 3 |
| PBH 6800 | Public Health Administration Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PBH 6900 | Research Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| PBH 7000 | PBH Applied Practice in Public Health and Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Choose one of the following tracks:
Data Analytics Track - 9 hours
| BUS 6150 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 6160 | Processing Data for Decision-Making | 3 |
| BUS 6170 | Leading Data Analytics Projects | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Healthcare Administration Track - 9 hours
| HLT 6200 | Legal and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| HLT 6400 | Quality Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HLT 6600 | Healthcare Strategy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Human Resources Management Track - 9 hours
| BUS 6110 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 6130 | Staffing and Development | 3 |
| BUS 6140 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Track - 9 hours
| BUS 6240 | Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS 6250 | Raising Human and Financial Resources for Nonprofits | 3 |
| BUS 6260 | Fiscal Administration in Nonprofits | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Public Administration Track - 9 hours
| PUB 6020 | Public Policy | 3 |
| PUB 6040 | State and Local Government Structure, Law, and Practice | 3 |
| PUB 6080 | Strategic Management and Financial Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Interdisciplinary Learning Track - 9 hours
This track offers a unique opportunity for students to transfer up to twelve (12) graduate-level credits from previous coursework completed at other regionally accredited institutions within the last ten years. These credits can be applied to our MPH program, allowing students to fast-track their education. In the event that students transfer less than the maximum number of credits, they will complete an equal number of courses within the Trevecca program's track to ensure all requirements are met. This coursework counts towards completing the Interdisciplinary Studies Track requirements and may result in a brief break from coursework while the student's cohort completes their personalized learning track.
Total Credit Hours: 39