DrPH Program of Study

The DrPH requires forty-eight (48) units, including coursework, doctoral practicum, and dissertation completed over the course of three years. The degree requirements are listed in the university catalogue. The DrPH degree prepares graduates to be public health leaders, senior level administrators, applied researchers, policy makers and educators providing leadership to protect and improve the public’s health, at the community, state, national and global levels. The graduate will achieve this purpose by enrolling in one of the following three areas of specializations called areas of concentration: (1) Public Health informatics and Technology; (2) Global Health; and (3) Health Policy & Management

The DrPH degree program is a state- supported program. The program is place-based. That is, this is NOT an online DrPH program.

Please view the CSULB Course Catalog 

*Course curriculum are dynamic and subject to change based on program reviews. Students/prospective students should review the catalog for the year they plan to enter.