Master of Public Health (MPH), Samford University Online
Samford University’s Master of Public Health/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine coordinated program prepares students for practice-related careers such as primary care and public health physicians in government agencies, rural health centers, and international health organizations. Samford’s multidisciplinary approach helps students apply the latest scientific evidence to build solutions to address current global health problems.
The program is designed to allow DO students to take the majority of course work for the MPH during the summer term and all MPH courses are offered online.
Required MPH Courses
PHLT 500 Health Systems, Organizations and Policy
PHLT 501 Introduction to Epidemiology
PHLT 502 Public Health Foundations
PHLT 504 Biostatistics for the Public Health Professional
PHLT 506 Planning and Management
PHLT 533 Health Communications for the Health Professional
PHLT 608 Leadership for the Health Professional
PHLT 699 Integrative Learning Experience
Two (2) Public Health Electives
For more information about MPH program visit https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/ad/ACOM-MPH or contact Dr. Ahinee Amamoo, Department Chair, at or (205) 726-4652.