What is the difference between the MPH program and MS program?
The MPH, a more broad-based degree, is a public health practice/issue/problem-oriented degree. It requires the demonstration of breadth of knowledge in public health and the documentation of practical experience in public health. It requires a minimum of 45 semester credit hours which includes a practicum and a culminating experience. The MS, a more depth-based degree, is academic or research-oriented. It requires successful completion of a minimum of 12 courses comprising at least 36 semester credit hours including thesis.
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