2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Public Health (Graduate)
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Public Health
Website URL:
http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health
Department/School Head:
Richard D. Mattes, MPH, Ph.D., R.D.
Research Degree Programs
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Master of Science (MS)
The MS degree in public health is a traditional research master’s program. Students complete 34 credit hours over a two-year period under the guidance of a faculty mentor. A research-based thesis is completed as a graduation requirement, preparing students for doctoral training and careers in research institutions.
Master of Science Website:
https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health/graduate/graduate-degrees/MS-PhD/index.php
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for careers in high-level research positions in a variety of academic institutions and government agencies as well as private and non-profit organizations. Students must complete a research-intensive dissertation under the mentorship of public health faculty that is aligned with their public health interest area as part of the 90-credit graduation requirement.
Doctor of Philosophy Website:
https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health/graduate/graduate-degrees/MS-PhD/index.php
Professional Degree Programs
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Department of Public Health currently offers a professional Master of Public Health degree accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The program prepares students to evaluate and address the changing dynamics affecting health and access to services. It includes a rigorous background in core public health disciplines and specialization in one of two concentrations. Students will develop and apply skills through a 200-hour practicum and culminating project course.
Program Tracks
Standalone (traditional two-year program)
Combined Degree Program (BS/BA + MPH)
Dual-Degree (PhD/MS/MA + MPH)
Concentrations
Family and Community Health (Residential, Hybrid, Online)
Health Statistics (Residential, Hybrid)
Residential and Hybrid Master of Public Health Website:
https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health/graduate/graduate-degrees/mph-in-person-hybrid/index.php
Online Master of Public Health Website:
https://online.purdue.edu/programs/health-sciences/masters-in-public-health
Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:
Professor
Christine Ladisch
Sandra Liu
Richard Mattes
Associate Professor
Stewart Chang Alexander
Ellen Wells
Assistant Professor
Jorge Banda
Andrea DeMaria
Robert Duncan
Nilupa Gunaratna
Monica Kasting
Natalia Rodriguez
Yumary Ruiz
Audrey Ruple
Laura Schwab Reese
Clinical Faculty
Jim Amell
Cody Mullen
Emeritus Faculty
Gerald Hyner
Faculty Profiles Website: https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health/about/directory/faculty/index.php
ProgramsConcentration (Graduate)Doctor of PhilosophyGraduate CertificateMaster of Public HealthMaster of ScienceCoursesPublic Health
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