Public Health Comprehensive Examination

Catalog description

This course serves as the culminating experience for the Master of Public Health degree. Students must pass this course for degree conferral. The Comprehensive Examination ensures that the student has mastered the program competencies, the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH®) competencies, and the knowledge expected of a professional in the public health field. The course is 8 weeks of self-study using classroom resources and resources from the courses throughout the MPH program followed by an exam structured to mirror the CPH (Certified in Public Health) Exam. The two-part comprehensive exam includes multiple choice questions that mirror the CPH exam followed by in-depth take-home essay questions that address University program and CEPH competencies. The multiple-choice question portion of the Comprehensive Examination will be proctored and students will follow the Comprehensive Exam policies and guidelines as written in the EOP Manual for Master’s Programs. Note: The CPH is an exam administered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners for professionals in the public health field (https://www.nbphe.org/). After successful completion of this exam, students are encouraged to sit for the CPH exam (but this is not part of the University’s MPH degree program). CEPH® is a registered trademark of the Council on Education for Public Health.