University General Course Catalog 2020-2021

Feb 17, 2025

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BS/MPH Accelerated Program, Public Health

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Students who complete this accelerated program will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Public Health (MPH) in an integrated program of study and research in the multidimensional aspects of population health, health promotion and disease/disability prevention. It is suited for students who are interested in working in a wide range of health or wellness settings. People interested in specific health careers, working in special health settings or in acquiring teaching credentials must take additional courses designed specifically for their field. Students will complete the majority of their undergraduate degree requirements (108 credits) before taking graduate courses which will apply to both their remaining undergraduate degree requirements and their MPH degree. MPH emphases are available in Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, and Social and Behavioral Health.

Contact Information

School of Community Health Sciences
203 Lombardi
(775) 784-1857

Dr. Kristen Clements-Nolle, Graduate Program Director
(775) 682-7097
clements@unr.edu

Admission Requirements

Students interested in the accelerated BS/MPH program should submit the Accelerated Program Application to the Community Health Sciences department early in the second semester of their junior year. Students are admitted to the accelerated program at the end of their junior year and enroll in 6-12 graduate units during their senior year.

Qualified undergraduate students must:

meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School;
have completed at least 75 units overall and designated major courses; and
have earned a University of Nevada grade point average of at least 3.0.

Students apply to the BS/MPH program per the following guidelines:

Students seeking admission to the MPH program directly must apply to the School of Community Health Sciences spring semester for the following fall.

MINIMUM SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS

GRE: If required for your chosen specialization, the GRE exam should be taken before the student’s fall semester before beginning graduate courses. Scores will be assessed relative to other applicants in the pool and considered in the context of the overall application package. The exam must have been taken within the last five (5) years. MCAT or GMAT scores may be substituted for the GRE.
Student must have completed 75 units toward their BS degree before applying to the MPH program.
3.0 cumulative GPA .
Three Letters of Recommendation. Two letters must be from faculty members.
Statement of Purpose.
Student must meet all admission requirements of the Graduate School.
All application materials should be submitted to the School of Community Health Sciences initially and then the Graduate School, following posted admission procedures.

I. Program Requirements

Students will earn a total of 150 units (108 BS units and 42 MPH units). 108 undergraduate units must be completed before students may enroll in graduate courses that will apply to the MPH. Up to 12 MPH course units may also count toward the BS degree. Students achieve graduate standing only after completion of their bachelor’s degree. Additional guidelines:

Up to 12 units of graduate work may apply to BS degree program.
Students must have an approved accelerated BS/MPH program application on file before graduate courses can be taken.
Students who do not finish the requirements for the MPH will be allowed to finish their BS degree; graduate coursework completed will not revert to undergraduate credit but may be used to satisfy undergraduate requirements.
Students begin graduate coursework in the fall semester after completing 108 undergraduate units.
Only those graduate credits approved to meet specific undergraduate degree requirements will contribute to the credit requirements to receive undergraduate financial aid. The graduate-level courses will require payment of graduate credit tuition. Students should discuss their financial aid options with the office of Financial Aid http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid.
A Program of Study (POS) must be completed after the student’s first semester as a graduate student in the program.

Continuation Requirements

To continue in an accelerated program, students must maintain a University of Nevada grade point average of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate courses, and at least a 3.0 in graduate courses. Students whose undergraduate GPA falls below 3.0 and/or whose graduate GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation within the accelerated program for one semester. If they raise their GPA to meet the standards above, they will be removed from probation and returned to good standing. If after one semester, students are not able to raise their GPA sufficiently, they will be removed from the accelerated program. Students who have been removed from an accelerated program may pursue bachelors and masters degrees through normal requirements.

II. Bachelor’s Degree Completion

Students must complete a bachelor’s degree before advancing to graduate standing and/or receiving research or teaching assistantships. Students are expected to meet regularly with their advisor to ensure they are progressing appropriately.

III. Financial Issues

The 12 graduate credits approved to meet undergraduate degree requirements apply towards full-time status as an undergraduate student. Undergraduate financial aid is not available to students in accelerated programs after their undergraduate degree has been posted.

View program requirements for the Public Heath, M.P.H, with specializations in Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, and Social and Behavioral Health. Public Health, M.P.H.