The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program in Population, Family and Reproductive Health is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years of full-time work experience in health and/or human services and an MPH or equivalent master's degree. The goal of the program is to provide students with an understanding of the application of public health sciences as it relates to current knowledge in the Department's three track areas: Graduates of the program are trained to assume leadership positions in public health integrating knowledge across a variety of related disciplines to inform national and international policy and programs. Components of the DrPH program include a set of core departmental courses that provide a common theoretical foundation for the work of the entire department. These courses include biological/developmental; demographic; and social science foundations. DrPH students in Population, Family and Reproductive Health will also complete a core set of courses determined by the area of study they have selected. All DrPH students will participate in a public health apprenticeship to strengthen their skills in public health advocacy, policy, management and leadership. The goal of this requirement is to ensure that DrPH students have a structured opportunity to master a specific set of competencies which will ensure their utility as a public health practioner following graduation. The DrPH program in PFRH has a part-time option. View DrPH Course Requirements View DrPH Apprenticeship Requirements | 
