Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science Applied Science and Pre- Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Global Health is a rigorous multi-disciplinary professional degree program for students who want to improve our healthcare systems and develop skills in how to design, implement and evaluate public health programs. It will prepare you to reduce health disparities and address disease prevention around the world and in your community, with special emphasis on the social justice perspective that we believe is integral to public health. The program prepares graduates to lead and positively influence ongoing and emerging population health threats globally and locally.

The Master of Public Health program of study includes a minimum of 44 credits. MPH courses are offered in the evening, in hybrid (meeting every other week in person) and online formats providing flexibility for working professionals and those with family responsibilities. One international experience, virtual or in-person, approved by the department is mandatory and can be fulfilled by completing the 200-hour practicum with an international partner or participating in a summer or January-term global studies course abroad. The program of study assures graduate competencies in global health as designated by the Council on Education for Public Health, our accrediting body.

St. Catherine University offers two alternatives for completing the Master of Public Health (MPH). The MPH program is available to students who have completed a B.A. or B.S. degree in another major. In addition, a dual-degree program is available to eligible St. Catherine University undergraduate students. Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Exercise and Sport Science, Nutrition Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health: community health worker, Public Health: health sciences, Public Health: public policy, women and international development, and Women's Studies have developed sequences of courses that include the Master of Public Health (MPH) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in their respective fields. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will earn a B.A. or B.S. degree (depending on the degree available) and a Master of Public Health (MPH).