Traditional Master of Public Health

The Julia Jones Matthews Department of Public Health and the Texas Tech University Department of Political Science offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) dual degree program. 

With health becoming an increasing priority within the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, students pursuing the MPA/MPH dual degree will acquire the skills needed to address the critical health and healthcare issues facing our world. Our interdisciplinary, 60-hour dual degree program provides the necessary skills for you to pursue professional careers in both public administration and public health while preparing you for leadership roles in community healthcare settings, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world or here at home. At completion of this full-time program, you will have earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Public Health (MPH), positioning you for advanced career options in either field.

Sample Dual Degree in Public Administration (MPA/MPH) Program Sequence
60 Total Credits

• Year One
  Summer (6 credits)
  GSPH 5313 – Intro to Public Health (3)
  PUAD 5340 – PA Theory and Process (3)
  
  Fall (9 credits)
  GSPH 5311 – Introduction to Biostatistics (3)
  PUAD 5319 – Research Methods (3)
  GSPH 5304 – Introduction to Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
  
  Spring (9 credits)
  PUAD 5345 – Ethics in Leadership (3)
  GSPH 5307 – Introduction to Epidemiology (3)
  GSPH 5309 – Basic Environmental Health Sciences (3)
  
  
• Year Two
  Summer (3 Credits)
  GSPH 5316 – Responsible Conduct of Research and Communication in Public Health (3)
  
  Fall (9 credits)
  PUAD 5352 – Public Policy Analysis (3)
  PUAD 5337- Organizational Theory (3)
  GSPH 5229 – Issues in Rural Health (3)
  
  Spring (9 credits)
  GSPH 5310/PUAD 5334 – Public Health Policy/ Healthcare Policy and Administration (3)
  PUAD 5346 – Financial Management (3)
  PUAD Elective (3)
  
  
• Year Three
  Summer (4 Credits)
  GSPH 5319/PUAD 5347 – Internship/APE (1 hour PUAD and 3 hours GSPH)
  
  Fall (9 credits)
  PUAD 5364 – Comparative Effectiveness & Ql Hlth Systems (3)
  PUAD Elective (3)
  PUAD Elective (3)
  
  Spring (3 or 9 credits)
  GSPH 5399 – Integrated Learning Experience (3)
  Optional Elective – If needed for full-time enrollment
  Optional Elective – If needed for full-time enrollment

For More Information:
TTUHSC Master of Public Health Program
John F. Baker
Student Affairs Advocate
806.743.7601       

TTU Masters of Public Administration 
Sara Dennis
Senior Academic Advisor
806.834.8383

The Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) program emphasizes population-based perspective on health and the knowledge and skills needed to address public health challenges. A Master in Public Health can be earned by completing a minimum of 45 credit hours, including a applied practice experience and an integrated learning experience.

A Masters in Public Health equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to better serve their patients by understanding the public health aspects of health, including social, community, organizational and policy change and is especially important for health care professionals working internationally, with marginalized and rural populations, as well as those considering a career as a health authority.

For More Information:
TTUHSC Master of Public Health Program
John F. Baker
Student Affairs Advocate
806.743.7601        

School of Medicine
Office of Admissions
806.743.2297