The online Rural Public Health concentration equips students with the skills and knowledge to work effectively as public health leaders and practitioners in rural communities, both locally and globally. Students will gain an understanding of how unique social, cultural, political, and environmental characteristics of rural communities, as well as structural, systemic, and historical influences, impact rural health and well-being, public health and healthcare delivery, policy development, collaborative opportunities, and advocacy strategies.
Here’s how we do it:
- 100% online curriculum; work while pursuing your degree
- Competitive in-state tuition for all students
- No GRE or any other graduate or professional school test scores for admission
- Asynchronous learning to accommodate busy lifestyles
- Personalized mentoring from application through graduation
- Complimentary student membership to the American Public Health Association
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Foundational and Core Courses
Complete all courses (34 credits):
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Credits
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|---|
| PH 801 |
Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
| PH 802 |
Biostatistics for Public Health |
3 |
| PH 803 |
Epidemiology for Public Health |
3 |
| PH 804 |
Public Health Policy and Administration |
3 |
| PH 805 |
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health |
3 |
| PH 806 |
Environmental Factors of Health |
3 |
| PH 827 |
Principles of Public Health Leadership |
1 |
| PH 828 |
Community Engagement in Public Health Practice |
3 |
| PH 843 |
Public Health Research Methods |
3 |
| PH 854 |
Health Equity Framework for Public Health Practice |
3 |
| PH 892 |
Public Health Applied Practice Experience |
3 |
| PH 893 |
Public Health Integrative Learning Experience |
3 |
Rural Public Health Curriculum
Complete three Rural Public Health courses (9 credits):
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Credits
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|---|
| PH 830 |
Foundations of Rural Public Health |
3 |
| PH 834 |
Drivers of Rural Health |
3 |
| PH 839 |
Rural Public Health Policy and Advocacy |
3 |
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MSU Course Descriptions
Competencies:
- Describe conditions of rural life (social, cultural, political factors) that affect health, health systems, and healthcare delivery in rural communities.
- Evaluate how the shared environment (the interconnection between people, animals, and plants) impacts population health in rural communities.
- Analyze root causes of morbidity or mortality in rural communities.
- Explain the influence of key stakeholders (formal or informal leaders, resident voice, or others) on rural health delivery and outcomes.
- Propose a policy that impacts issues related to rural health and well-being and is informed by community-level data (community needs assessments, census data, vital statistics, etc.).
- Advocate for a policy that impacts issues related to rural health and well-being.
