2026-2027 Course Catalog
Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/joint-degree/public-health-mph-community-health-phd/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
The Master of Public Health degree can be earned jointly with the PhD degree in:
- Community Health
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Kinesiology
- Nutritional Science
- Social Work
In the joint program, up to 12 hours of coursework may be applied to both degrees, and the degrees are conferred simultaneously at the completion of the program.
Electives from PhD departmental list may be met by MPH core courses. Additionally, the fourth MPH concentration course and elective course may be met by PhD core courses.
Students enrolled in the joint degree program must meet with academic advisors from both the programs to determine the exact plan of study throughout the joint degree program.
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
The M.P.H. can be earned jointly with the Community Health, Ph.D. In the joint program up to 12 hours of coursework may be applied to both degrees, and the degrees are conferred simultaneously at the completion of the program.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | CHLH 410 | | 4 | | CHLH/ENVS 469 | | 4 | | CHLH/KIN 540 | | 4 | | CHLH 550 | | 4 | | CHLH 572 | | 4 | | CHLH 573 | | 4 | | CHLH 575 | | 4 | | CHLH 577 | | 4 | | CHLH 587 | | 4 | | CHLH 589 | | 2 | | Area of concentration coursework from approved list, min 3 (may be met by Ph.D. core courses) | | | | Electives and seminars, min 3 (may be met by Ph.D. core courses) | | | | Advanced research methods/statistics for Ph.D. | | 4 | | Advanced research methods/statistics for Ph.D. | | 8 | | CHLH 591 | | 8 | | Two courses in an area of Ph.D. specialization (may be met by M.P.H. core courses) | | | | CHLH 594 | (Cultural Competence and Health Promotion) | 4 | | CHLH 599 | (min/max applied toward degree) | 0 to 16 | | Total Hours | | 100 |
Other Requirements
Grad Other Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the M.P.H.) |
| Approved Masters Degree Required for Admission? | No |
| Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
| Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
| Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degrees of Master of Public Health in Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Department of Health and Kinesiology website\ Health and Kinesiology faculty
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber\ Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice\ Director of Program: Pedro Hallal\ Public Health website
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page\ Applied Health Sciences College website
Admissions
MPH Admissions Questions email\ Graduate College Admissions & Requirements