Public Health and IPCR Dual Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Master of Public Health and Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

(74-77 credits)

First Year

Fall 

• IP 501 Introduction to Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
• IP 5XX IPCR elective (3 credits)
• PBH 501 Social Determinents of Health and Disease (3 credits)
• PBH 600 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)

Spring 

• IP 5XX IPCR elective (3 credits)
• IP 5XX IPCR elective (3 credits)
• PBH 620 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits)
• PBH 530 Theories and Principles of Health Behavior and Health Education (3 credits)
• PBH 560 Issues in Community and Environmental Health (3 credits)

Summer

• PBH 510 Health Care System (3 credits - online)
• PBH 640 Research Methods and Design for Health Professionals (3 credits)

Second Year

Fall 

• IP 5XX IPCR elective (3 credits)
• IP 5XX IPCR elective (3 credits)
• PBH 630 Program Planning and Evaluation for Health Professionals (3 credits)
• PBH 695 Capstone Research Projects Seminar in Public Health I (3 credits)

Spring 

• Research Methods in Conflict Analysis - required (3 credits)
• PBH 645 Evaluation of Public Health Programs: Case Studies (3 credits)
• PBH 696 Capstone Research Projects Seminar in Public Health II (3 credits)

Third Year

Fall 

• IP 581 Study Abroad - required (9–12 credits)

Spring 

• IP 583 Internship - required (9–12 credits)  
• IP 598 Capstone Seminar - required (2 credits)
• PBH 689 Public Health/Health Education (3 credits)

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