Dual Degree

There are currently two formally established dual degree options in the MPH program:

  • MPH/HIAN Professional Science Masters
  • MPH/MA in Applied Medical Anthropology

Formalizing the dual program means its availability and hybrid curriculum requirements are published in the university catalog and other promotional materials, greatly streamlining the admissions and advising processes for those students.

MPH/Health informatics and analytics (HIAN)

The MPH/HIAN Professional Science Masters (PSM) program was formalized in Spring 2014. Students may pursue a dual MPH and PSM in Health Informatics. This option is suitable for students who wish to add a specialization in medical information and its secure exchange between healthcare consumers and providers, to the extensive interdisciplinary curriculum gained in the MPH program.

*Please note, students in the Population Health Analytics MPH concentration cannot also be enrolled in the dual degree program.*

Interested individuals are required to submit separate and simultaneous applications to the MPH and HIAN PSM programs. Please contact the MPH Program Director and HIAN-PSM Program Director before submitting applications.

Students in the dual MPH/HIAN PSM programs develop a program of study, working with the MPH Program Director and the HIAN PSM Program Director.
The MPH and HIAN PSM dual degree program consists of 63 credit hours of coursework, in contrast to the 81 credit hours required if these degrees were pursued separately.

For more information, review the most up-to-date university catalog description of the MPH-HIAN dual degree

MPH/MA in applied medical anthropology

The MPH/MA program was formalized in Fall 2018. Students may pursue a dual MPH and Master of Arts in Applied Medical Anthropology. This option is suitable for students who want to explore the social and cultural aspects of health and disease.

*Please note, students in the Population Health Analytics MPH concentration cannot also be enrolled in the dual degree program.*

Interested MPH students will need to submit a separate application to the Anthropology program for admission to this dual degree. Please contact the MPH Program Director and MA Anthropology Program Director before submitting any application.

Students in the dual MPH/MA programs will work with the Program Directors from both programs to establish a plan of study. The MPH/MA degree program consists of 63 credit hours of coursework, in contrast to the 78 credit hours required if these degrees were pursued separately.

For more information, review the most up-to-date university catalog description of the MPH-MA dual degree.

ad hoc dual degree options

In certain instances, it may be possible for a student to simultaneously pursue degrees in two master’s programs through the development of an integrated curriculum. Such dual degree programs require special advanced arrangements and are not standard practice. Dual programs may require as little as 75% of the credits required if pursuing the programs consecutively. No degree program is obligated to enter into such an arrangement.

Please contact the MPH Program Director to discuss options and requirements.