2024-2025 University Catalog
Department of Public Health (Graduate)
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Public Health
Website URL:
http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health
Department/School Head:
Randolph Hubach, PhD, MPH
Research Degree Programs:
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://hhs.purdue.edu/graduate-programs/public-health-graduate-program/
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://hhs.purdue.edu/graduate-programs/public-health-graduate-program/
Professional Degree Programs
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The MHA program trains students on a range of health administration-related skills, methods, and tools to ensure cost-effective quality care and patient safety. Students will explore current health administration, health policy, and public health concerns facing the management of complex healthcare organizations. Students are prepared to handle real-world issues that healthcare managers face and the curriculum includes a capstone course where students apply what they have learned to a real healthcare administration problem.
Online Master of Health Administration Website: https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/public-health/graduate/graduate-degrees/mha-online/overview.php
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The MPH program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, 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 and Online)
Biostatistics (Residential)
Residential Master of Public Health Website:
https://hhs.purdue.edu/graduate-programs/master-of-public-health-mph-graduate-program/
Online Master of Public Health Website:
https://online.purdue.edu/programs/health-sciences/masters-in-public-health
Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:
Professor
Michelle Garrison
Randy Hubach
Richard Mattes
Associate Professor
Stewart Chang Alexander
Nilupa Gunaratna
Jennifer Jabson Tree
Monica Kasting
Yumary Ruiz
Natalia Rodriguez
Laura Schwab Reese
Ellen Wells
Assistant Professor
Jorge Banda
Afsan Bhadelia
Kathryn LaRoche
Carlos Mahaffey
Shandey Malcolm
Bukola Usidame
Clinical Faculty
Cody Mullen
Emeritus Faculty
Gerald Hyner
Christine Ladisch
Sandra Liu
Faculty Profiles Website:
https://hhs.purdue.edu/about-hhs/directory/?hhs_department_staff=Department%20of%20Public%20Health
ProgramsMaster of Public HealthMaster of Health AdministrationMaster of ScienceDoctor of PhilosophyPost-Baccalaureate CertificateCoursesPublic Health
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