DO with MPH Sample Curriculum Plans
- NOTE: These are sample curriculum plans only. Work with the MPH and DO advisors to create a curriculum plan that works for you!
- Set up a prospective student appointment with an MPH advisor.
- Option A: MPH Generalist Concentration
- Option B: MPH Rural Public Health Concentration
- Option C: MPH Data Management and Analytics Concentration
- Students have the option to share one of their DO clinical experiences as their MPH Applied Practice Experience. Enrollment in PH 892 is still required. In this case, the clinical experience must be appropriately public health related and approved by the MPH program prior to beginning the experience.
- Course descriptions for each course can be found on the MSU Course Descriptions page. Course schedules are subject to change.
OPTION A-1
MPH Generalist Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Enroll Prior to DO Matriculation
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Summer) | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 (Fall) | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 853, 1 Elective | 13 |
| 3 (Spring) | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, 1 Elective | 12 |
| 4 (Summer) | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| OR During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
OPTION A-2
MPH Generalist Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Gap Year
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 853, 1 Elective | 13 |
| 3 | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, 1 Elective | 12 |
| During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892 | 3 |
| Any time after completing PH 892 within the 6-year time limit | PH 893 |
3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
OPTION B-1
MPH Rural Public Health Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Enroll Prior to DO Matriculation
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Summer) | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 (Fall) | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 830, PH 834 | 13 |
| 3 (Spring) | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, PH 839 | 12 |
| 4 (Summer) | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| OR During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
OPTION B-2
MPH Rural Public Health Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Gap Year
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 830, PH 834 | 13 |
| 3 | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, PH 839 | 12 |
| During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892 | 3 |
| Any time after completing PH 892 within the 6-year time limit | PH 893 |
3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
OPTION C-1
MPH Public Health Data Management and Analytics Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Enroll Prior to DO Matriculation
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Summer) | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 (Fall) | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 826, PH 878 | 13 |
| 3 (Spring) | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, PH 829 | 12 |
| 4 (Summer) | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| OR During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892, PH 893 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
OPTION C-2
MPH Public Health Data Management and Analytics Concentration Sample Curriculum Plan for DO Student - Gap Year
| Semester | MPH Course | MPH Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PH 801, PH 803, PH 806, PH 843 | 12 |
| 2 | PH 802, PH 804, PH 827, PH 826, PH 878 | 13 |
| 3 | PH 805, PH 854, PH 828, PH 829 | 12 |
| During DO Clinical Experiences | PH 892 | 3 |
| Any time after completing PH 892 within the 6-year time limit | PH 893 |
3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |