KSAWorks
KSAWorks
Knowledge • Skills • Abilities
Program checklist · Master of Public Health

Public Health, MPH

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Master of Public Health
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Binghamton University is a 48-credit professional degree program that offers both full-time (2 years) and part-time (3-5 years) study. The MPH program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public health as well as those currently in the public health workforce who wish to further their education.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_8e683663
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

18 items
  1. Provide a complete set of their undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Applicant is within one academic year of earning a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Applicant is eligible to apply as part of a particular memorandum of understanding between their current institution and Binghamton University
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Have earned, at minimum, one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  6. A 3.0 GPA over the applicant’s entire undergraduate career
    Not resolved to a course
  7. A 3.0 GPA during the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of the applicant’s undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as “Pass/Fail”)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as “Pass/Fail”)
    Not resolved to a course
  9. International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic/Duolingo scores) see International Student Requirements
    Not resolved to a course
  12. SOPHAS application and application fee
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Official transcripts from each college or university attended
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Personal statement (2-3 pages) outlining your reasons for pursuing graduate study, career aspirations, special interests within public health, and any aspectsof your background requiring explanation or of interest to the graduate admissions committee
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Résumé or curriculum vitae
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Two letters of recommendation
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not routinely required but may be requested based on an evaluation of your official transcripts
    Not resolved to a course
  18. A successful background in quantitative coursework is recommended
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

0 items

    Course Requirements

    0 items

      Two Foundation Courses [total 4 credits]

      2 items
      1. PH 510
        Foundations of Public Health
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PH 517
        Public Health Biology
        Not resolved to a course

      Four Courses in Experiential Public Health [total 4 credits]

      4 items
      1. PH 501
        Experiential Public Health I
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PH 502
        Experiential Public Health II
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PH 503
        Experiential Public Health III
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PH 504
        Experiential Public Health IV
        Not resolved to a course

      Five Discipline-specific Core Courses [total 15 credits]

      5 items
      1. PH 512
        Soc & Behavioral Sciences PH
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PH 515
        Introduction to Biostatistics
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PH 518
        Environmental Health
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PH 520
        Epidemiology I - Basic Princip
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PH 522
        Health Policy Finance & Mgmt
        Not resolved to a course

      Three Additional Required Courses [total 7 credits]

      3 items
      1. PH 552
        SpecialTopics in Public Health
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PH 524
        Program Planning & Evaluation
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PH 525
        Epidemiology II-App Epidemiolo
        Not resolved to a course

      Elective Courses [total 9 credits, at least 6 credits from PH]

      0 items

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. PH 540
          Population Health I-Conc&Meas
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PH 545
          Population Health II - Det&Dis
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PH 548
          PopHealthIII-PopStr,Pol&Impl
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. PH 535
          Global Health II-Det&Dispariti
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PH 538
          Concept&Resrchng Community GH
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PH 530
          Epidemic Disease in GlobalHist
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. PH 546
          Comm Resp Emerg Health Threats
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PH 547
          Comm Resp to Disastr Preprdnes
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PH 549
          Comm Resp Chem/Rad Incidents
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. PH 581G
          Forensic Health of Victims
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. PH 581B
          Forensic Health Essentials
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PH 581E
          Med-legal Death Investigation
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PH 581F
          Forensic Health of Offenders
          Not resolved to a course
        4. PH 581J
          Forensic Pediatrics
          Not resolved to a course
        5. PH 581P
          Sexual Offend & Victimization
          Not resolved to a course

        Internship Practicum and Capstone Project [total 9 credits]

        3 items
        1. Internship Practicum and Capstone Project credits are typically spread over two or more semesters as an extended learning experience. Alternatively, the credits may be completed in a single semester as an intensive experience.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PH 595
          Public Health Internship Pract
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PH 598
          Public Health Capstone Project
          Not resolved to a course

        Internship Practicum and Capstone Project (Fieldwork) Requirements

        0 items

          Transportation

          0 items

            Internship Practicum Waivers

            0 items

              Additional Information About the Program

              0 items
                Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=1975&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0216.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.