Graduate and undergraduate program competencies

Public health students learn core and specialization competencies based on the degree they pursue. These competencies prepare Ohio State students for careers in public health fields.

College of Public Health faculty have established competencies for all its undergraduate (BSPH) and graduate degrees (MPH, MHA, MS and PhD) and programs and specializations. The competencies are based on information gathered from applicable professional organizations including the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, information from external advisory committees and employers, and applicable governmental standards or professional guidelines.

The learning objectives for the required core and specialization courses are aligned with these competencies. The assessment process for assuring that successful learners and graduates meet the desired competencies include objective and subjective quizzes and examinations, research papers, problem-sets, specialized practicum, culminating projects, student/graduate surveys and employer surveys.

Graduate degree programs — All

Master of Public Health

MPH specialization competencies

Master of Health Administration

Master of Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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