Master of Public Health in Behavioral and Community Health with a Master of International Development, Master of Public Administration, or Master of Public and International Affairs
Students in the BCHS MPH program may pursue two graduate degrees simultaneously, through Pitt Public Health's partnerships with other professional schools at the University of Pittsburgh. Joint programs typically reduce the number of credits needed for each degree, allowing students to earn two master’s degrees in just three years, or a master’s and a doctoral degree in five.
To participate in a joint degree program, students apply separately to both schools, and must meet all of the usual admissions requirements (including entrance exams like the GRE). If admitted to both schools, students alternate their primary program of study by semester or by year.
Although it is possible to apply to both schools at the same time, currently enrolled students may still apply for a joint degree as long as they have not yet completed one year of full-time study.
These joint degree programs prepare students for careers as public health practitioners in emerging economies where health issues are closely linked to social, political, and economic problems.
Requirements
- 78 credits, including coursework and one 300 contact hour field placement
- Foundational public health courses
- Advanced courses in health communications, program planning, and behavioral theories
- Advanced courses in public and international affairs; international development; or public administration
- Health-related field placement experiences
- Advanced thesis or essay research synthesizing public health core concepts with issues redlevant to public and international affairs
Full Program Information
- MPH Student Handbook
- MPH Checklist
- Thesis/Essay Checklist
- GSPIA Checklists (please refer to the GSPIA Web site for the most current program checklists).
- Admissions
Application Process
Students must apply separately to the Graduate School of Public & International Affairs and the School of Public Health.