All students must meet the Requirements for the Doctor of Public Health Degree.
Overview
The Doctor of Public Health is a fully online, 45-credit program at the University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine. The program prepares students to lead in all aspects of public health- academics, policy, and public health practice. The Doctor of Public Health provides the skills to conduct research, translate science into practice, communicate with a variety of audiences, and advocate for change. With part-time and full-time options, there is flexibility in degree completion.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
The Dr.P.H. degree requires 45 graduate credits including 30 credits of core courses (10 courses), 6 elective credits (2 courses), and a require Leadership and Practice Dissertation (The Landscape Project) of 9 credits. Students will need to maintain a 3.00 grade point average in order to complete the program.
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Credits in National Competency Core Courses (10 Courses): | ||
| PH 6501 | IntroPblcHlthDoctoralTraining | 3 |
| PH 6150 | Public Health Surveillance | 3 |
| PH 6000 | Health Equity | 3 |
| or PH 6160 | Social Determinants of Health | |
| PH 6505 | Communication Leadership in PH | 3 |
| PH 6506 | Public Health Policy&Politics | 3 |
| PH 6510 | Strategic Mgmt in Public Hlth | 3 |
| PH 6511 | Finance & Mgmt in Public Hlth | 3 |
| PH 6512 | Pedagogy,Innovation&PblcHlthEd | 3 |
| PH 6513 | PH Doctoral Rsch Methods I | 3 |
| PH 6514 | PH Doctoral Rsch Methods II | 3 |
| 9 Credits of Required Leadership & Practice Dissertation: | ||
| PH 7490 | DrPH Ldrship&PractDissertation | 9 |
| 6 Elective Course Credits (2 courses) from the approved list, including but not limited to: | 6 | |
| Controversies in Public Health | ||
| Epidemiology for Practice | ||
| Public Health Advocacy | ||
| PublicHlthPlanetaryPerspective | ||
| Cell to Society | ||
| Health Equity | ||
| Cancer Epidemiology | ||
| Public Health Biostatistics II | ||
| Design Clin&Translational Res | ||
| Conduct Clin&Translational Res | ||
| Global Public Health | ||
| Food Systems & Public Hlth | ||
| Improving Health in Population | ||
| Public Health Communications | ||
| One Health: Theory to Practice | ||
| Global Health Leadership | ||
| One Health: Zoonoses | ||
| Public Health Informatics | ||
| Investigating DiseaseOutbreaks | ||
| Legal Issues in Health Care | ||
| Climate Change & Human Health | ||
| Health in Humanitarian Crises | ||
| Exploring Healthcare Systems | ||
| Climate Change Emergencies | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | ||
| Global Mental Health | ||
Comprehensive Examination
The program requires a comprehensive assessment of students’ understanding of public health and ability to synthesize and apply knowledge learned through the program of study. This requirement is fulfilled by the Dr.P.H. Leadership and Practice Dissertation – the Landscape Project. This experience includes the Applied Practice Experience (APE) and the Integrative Learning Experience (ILE), each with specific objectives and competencies measured by faculty assessment.
The APE is assessed by the faculty and the site preceptor at the agency or organization where the student experience takes place. The ILE includes faculty and mentor evaluations. Course faculty determine whether a student’s overall Leadership and Practice Dissertation meets objectives and requirements, and achieves a passing grade.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Public Health
Successful completion of any prerequisite courses, and at least 15 graded graduate credits with a 3.00 GPA or better, including all core courses.