About the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is a 48-credit multi-disciplinary professional degree program that offers both full-time and part-time study with elective course sequences in areas such as population health. The MPH program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public health as well as those currently in the public health workforce who wish to further their education.
Through a transdisciplinary approach integrating classroom learning, academic research, interprofessional collaborations and community engagement, graduates are prepared for leadership positions developing evidence-based solutions for critical public health issues. Students learn how to evaluate scientific evidence and translate it into meaningful health improvements for diverse populations and communities. Our graduates acquire the knowledge, skills and values of public health for careers in public health departments, health and human service agencies, healthcare systems, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and community health programs. Our graduates prevent disease and promote health by addressing underlying environmental factors and social determinants, with the ultimate goal of achieving health equity among populations in New York State and throughout the world.
Mission
To prepare a diverse public health workforce that leads advances in health equity for rural and vulnerable populations through education, scholarship and service.
Vision
We envision a world where well-being is prioritized and health equity is achieved.
Code of Ethics
The publication, , elucidates key principles, values and beliefs inherent to the ethical practice of public health. This code of ethics for public health recognizes the universal human right to the resources necessary for health and the interdependency of humans within communal environments. The public health mandate to preserve, promote and protect the health of the public is grounded in the moral imperatives of respect, empowerment, social justice and health equity. The code emphasizes the unique responsibility that public health practitioners have to communities for the promotion of health and prevention of disease and the vital trust that communities place in public health institutions designed to serve them. This code of ethics functions as a guide for upholding these ideals as well as the standard to which public health students, practitioners, programs and institutions are held accountable. Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health program are therefore expected to uphold the public’s trust by exemplifying personal integrity and ethical behavior in social, academic and professional settings.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The MPH program is grounded in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The MPH program is committed to creating inclusive learning environments where individuals from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities to be actively engaged in rigorous scholarship and collaborative interactions that develop their potential and support their academic success. The program recognizes that each individual possesses unique talents and abilities and that responsible stewardship of the academic endeavor requires that these differences be appreciated and respected. The program also recognizes the historical context of social systems and structures that have advantaged certain groups and disaffected others, and that it is the ongoing responsibility of institutions of higher education to remedy systems and policies and to be accountable to the public for providing just and equitable access to inclusive learning environments. In this context, the MPH program is committed to taking actionable steps that support individual and professional growth, and development of a culturally competent public health workforce.
In the pursuit of scholarly inquiry in the field of public health, community members should be actively involved in all phases of the process: defining relevant issues and engaging expertise, setting goals and selecting priorities for action, assessing and securing resources, designing and implementing change, determining subsequent effects and impacts, and making findings accessible and understandable. Creating healthy communities and assuring health equity requires public health students to acquire essential public health competencies and to embrace reflective practice that is mindful of cultural diversity, sensitive to community values, and inclusive of people who have been marginalized or disproportionately impacted by environmental, social, economic, or structural factors.
Thus, the MPH Program is dedicated to:
- Infusing social responsibility for the health and well-being of communities served.
- Engaging with partner organizations and stakeholder groups in a manner responsive to community needs.
- Immersing students in substantive public health experiences that broaden their perspective on the social context of health.
- Nurturing safe inclusive learning environments in which cultural diversity and individual expression are appreciated and respected.
Admission Requirements for the Traditional MPH Graduate Program
To be eligible for graduate study, applicants must:
- Provide a complete set of their undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
showing one of the following:
- Applicant has earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
- Applicant is within one academic year of earning a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
- Applicant is eligible to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between their current institution and °®¶¹´«Ã½
- Have earned, at minimum, one of the following:
- A 3.0 GPA over applicant's entire undergraduate career
- A 3.0 GPA during the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of applicant's undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "Pass/Fail")
- A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "Pass/Fail")
- In consideration of the different grading scales used around the world, each academic department evaluates international transcripts to determine on a case-by-case basis whether they demonstrate one of the above requirements.
Note: An applicant who does not meet the academic requirements for admission may be admitted conditionally (see Graduate School Policies and Procedures). A conditional admission indicates that, although the candidate did not meet admission requirements, other elements of the application (such as the personal statement, reference letters, etc.) suggest they possess the potential to be successful. Students admitted conditionally must have satisfactory academic performance in the first semester of the MPH program to receive a change in status to regular.
To apply, the following materials must be submitted. For general guidelines for these materials, see the .
- Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
- Transcripts from each college or university attended
- A successful background in quantitative coursework is expected
- Personal statement of two to three pages describing applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study, along with career aspirations, special interests within applicant's field and any unusual features of the applicant's background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE scores are not routinely required, but may be requested based on evaluation of official transcripts
International students must also submit the following materials. For more information about these materials, see the International Students section of the Admission Requirements website.
- International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
- Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)
- Proof of English proficiency (such as official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic/Duolingo* scores)
Note: The Master of Public Health program requires higher minimum scores than the Graduate School, see below.
- Public health minimum TOEFL score: 107 on the iBT
- Public health minimum IELTS score: 7.5
- Public health minimum PTE Academic score: 74
- Public health minimum Duolingo score**: 125
* In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate School at °®¶¹´«Ã½ has temporarily approved the use of the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency through the 2023 application cycle.
**This information is subject to change. Contact the MPH program with questions about program-specific requirements.
MPH Curriculum
The Master of Public Health program offers a generalist master’s degree with elective course sequences in areas such as population health. The curriculum includes two foundation courses (required), one course in public health biology and one introductory public health course. As well, the curriculum includes five core courses (required) in: social and behavioral sciences in public health; biostatistics; environmental health; epidemiology; and health policy, finance and management. The curriculum also includes a required course in applied epidemiology that uses a case-based approach to integrate all core disciplines, a required course in program planning and evaluation, and a population health topics course (required) that explores current and emerging public health issues. In addition, a sequence of three experiential public health courses (required) engages students in learning activities that foster socialization into the role of the public health professional, including professionalism, collaboration and different approaches to health issues through leadership, advocacy, community engagement, professional development and interprofessional education (IPE). The elective sequence in population health consists of three-courses: (a) research concepts and measurements, (b) determinants and disparities, and (c) policies, strategies and implementation. Other elective sequence options are also available. Students are also required to complete an internship practicum and capstone project to meet degree requirements.
Sample curriculum and program plan for full-time students (48 credit hours):
| Year 1 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 501 Experiential Public Health I | 1 |
| PH 510 Foundations of Public Health | 2 |
| PH 512 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| PH 518 Environmental Health | 3 |
| PH 520 Epidemiology I: Basic Principles & Methods | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| PH 502 Experiential Public Health II | 1 |
| PH 515 Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH 517 Public Health Biology | 2 |
| PH 522 Health Policy, Finance & Management | 3 |
| Elective Sequence Course I | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 503 Experiential Public Health III | 1 |
| PH 524 Program Planning & Evaluation | 2 |
| PH 525 Epidemiology II: Applied Epidemiology | 3 |
| Elective Sequence Course II | 3 |
| PH 598 Internship Practicum & Capstone Project | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| PH 552 Topics in Population Health | 3 |
| Elective Sequence Course III | 3 |
| PH 598 Internship Practicum & Capstone Project | 6 |
| Total | 24 |
Sample curriculum and program plan for part-time students (48 credit hours):
| Year 1 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 501 Experiential Public Health I | 1 |
| PH 510 Foundations of Public Health | 2 |
| PH 512 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| PH 502 Experiential Public Health II | 1 |
| PH 517 Public Health Biology | 2 |
| PH 522 Health Policy, Finance & Management | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 518 Environmental Health | 3 |
| PH 520 Epidemiology I: Basic Principles & Methods | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| PH 515 Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| Elective Sequence Course I | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 525 Epidemiology II: Case Applications | 3 |
| Elective Sequence Course II | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| Elective Sequence Course III | 3 |
| PH 598 Internship Practicum & Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Year 4 | |
| Fall | Credits |
| PH 503 Experiential Public Health III | 1 |
| PH 524 Program Planning & Evaluation | 2 |
| PH 598 Internship Practicum & Capstone Project | 3 |
| Spring | Credits |
| PH 552 Topics in Population Health | 3 |
| PH 598 Internship Practicum & Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Degree Requirements
MPH Coursework
The Master of Public Health degree requires completion of 48 credits of graduate-level coursework that includes:
- Two foundation courses [total four credits]:
- PH 510 Foundations of Public Health (2)
- PH 517 Public Health Biology (2)
- Three courses in experiential public health [total three credits]:
- PH 501 Experiential Public Health I (1)
- PH 502 Experiential Public Health II (1)
- PH 503 Experiential Public Health III (1)
- Five discipline-specific core courses [total 15 credits]:
- PH 512 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health (3)
- PH 515 Introduction to Biostatistics (3)
- PH 518 Environmental Health (3)
- PH 520 Epidemiology I: Basic Principles & Methods (3)
- PH 522 Health Policy, Finance & Management (3)
- Three required courses [total 8 credits]
- One course in program planning and evaluation
- PH 524 Program Planning and Evaluation (2)
- One integrative course in applied epidemiology
- PH 525 Epidemiology II: Applied Epidemiology (3)
- One population health topics course that explores current and emerging public health
issues
- PH 552 Population Health Topics Course (3)
- One course in program planning and evaluation
- Elective course sequence [total 9 credits]
- Population Health
- PH 540 Course I: Research Concepts and Measurements (3)
- PH 545 Course II: Determinants and Disparities (3)
- PH 548 Course III: Policies, Strategies, and Implementation (3)
- Population Health
OR
- Global Health
- PH 530 Global Health I: Epidemic Disease in Modern Global History (3)
- PH 535 Global Health II: Advanced Health Systems and Public Policy (3)
- PH 538 Global Health III: Conceptualizing and Researching Community in Global Health (3)
OR
- Disaster Management [certificate available]
- PH 546 Community Response to Emerging Health Threats (three cr.)
- PH 547 Community Response to Disaster Preparedness (three cr.)
- PH 549 Community Response to Chemical and Radiological Incidents (three cr.)
OR
- Forensic Health [certificate available]
- PH 581G Forensic Health of Victims (three cr.)
- + ANY 2 [may be taken in any order]
- PH 581B Forensic Health Essentials (three cr.)
- PH 581E Medicolegal Death Investigation (three cr.)
- PH 581F Forensic Health of Offenders (three cr.)
- PH 581J Forensic Pediatrics (three cr.)
- PH 581P Forensic Health: Sexual Offending and Victimization (three cr.)
- Internship Practicum and Capstone Project [total nine cr.]
- PH 598 Internship Practicum and Capstone Project
Internship Practicum and Capstone Project credits are typically spread over two or more semesters as an extended learning experience. Alternatively, the credits may be completed in a single semester as an intensive experience.
Experiential Public Health Requirement
A required sequence of three experiential public health courses (one credit each) engages students in learning activities that foster socialization into the role of the public health professional, including professionalism, collaboration and different approaches to health issues through leadership, advocacy, community engagement, professional development and interprofessional education (IPE). For each of the experiential public health courses, one credit hour represents four hours per week or 60 hours per semester of coursework.
Internship Practicum and Capstone Project (Fieldwork) Requirement
Gaining practical fieldwork experience is an integral part of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Students are required to complete nine credits of Internship Practicum and Capstone Project coursework. The fieldwork has two distinct components: (a) internship practicum and (b) capstone project. The internship practicum is a real-world, applied practice experience (APE) that advances the mission of the fieldwork placement site and supports attainment of public health competencies. The capstone project serves as an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and generalist concentration (program-specific) competencies in the form of an independent, scholarly project. Students in consultation with faculty select foundational and concentration-specific competencies appropriate to the student’s educational and professional goals. Typically, the work for the ILE aligns with the APE to allow for an immersive experience. This fieldwork experience is designed to be responsive to the interests of students, align with faculty strengths, and meet the needs of employers by offering a supervised, rigorous, in-depth, skills-based education in a real-world setting. To be eligible and register for internship practicum and capstone project credits students are required to:
- Hold a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- Have completed course work in the five core areas*
- Have completed or be concurrently enrolled in PH 525 Epidemiology II: Applied Epidemiology
*For students enrolled in a 4+1 program: students must have successfully completed all coursework as outlined in their program plan for terms 7 and 8 to be eligible and register for the Internship Practicum and Capstone Project courses.
MPH Internship Practicum and Capstone Project [Fieldwork]
The nine MPH internship practicum and capstone project credits equate to 540 hours of practical fieldwork experience which can be filled by a single intensive internship practicum and capstone project, or typically combinations of three-credit (180 hours) or six-credit (360 hours) courses. Note that one credit hour represents four hours per week or 60 hours per semester. Blocks of three credit hours equate to 180 total hours of fieldwork per semester or approximately 12 hours of fieldwork per week.
All fieldwork for which academic credit is sought must be approved by the field placement coordinator or the MPH program director prior to registering for course work. Students should plan to meet with the field placement coordinator in their first year of study to discuss fieldwork ideas, areas of interest, professional goals and existing skills; this meeting will involve review of the student’s MPH Fieldwork Placement Student Interest Form.
Fieldwork placement sites may require students to formally apply and interview for an intern position. The field placement coordinator will work closely with the student to secure a suitable fieldwork placement.
The faculty advisor has an important role in this process by monitoring progress toward fulfilling degree requirements, discussing how to select an internship practicum that can advance the student’s career goals, and may also guide development of the capstone project. In most cases, the faculty advisor will be the faculty mentor for the internship practicum and for the capstone project. The faculty mentor oversees the student’s internship practicum, evaluates the student’s performance, and assesses the student’s academic progress in meeting internship requirements and attainment of competencies. The faculty mentor also guides development of the capstone project, supervises the student’s work toward its completion, and assesses the student’s academic progress in meeting capstone requirements and attainment of competencies.
Internship practicum and capstone project courses are graded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. A grade of satisfactory is required to receive credit for the course and meet degree requirements.
Options for fulfilling the fieldwork requirement may include placement in local health departments, public or private sector healthcare agencies as well as governmental or non-governmental entities or community-based organizations. The field placement coordinator maintains a list of agencies that have formally agreed to host students. An affiliation agreement or other formal agreement (e.g., Memorandum of Understanding) should be established with the prospective fieldwork placement site before a student can be placed. Students may identify other fieldwork opportunities and should work closely with the field placement coordinator and faculty advisor to ensure that all degree requirements can be met by the fieldwork experience. Students may also seek fieldwork opportunities outside of the geographic region through formal programs that have experience coordinating applied practice experiences to meet students’ academic requirements. Fieldwork placement sites may provide stipends or employment to students as part of their internship practicum; however, these financial agreements are between the student and the agency, and are not covered under the affiliation agreement or other formal agreement with °®¶¹´«Ã½.
Additionally, some fieldwork placement sites may have specific requirements that students must meet prior to placement in the agency, institution or organization. Students are responsible for meeting these requirements and any ensuing costs (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, health evaluation and immunizations, criminal background checks or workplace drug screening) not covered by the fieldwork placement site. Students are responsible for any travel, accommodations or meal expenses associated with their fieldwork. Students are accountable for knowing the policies and procedures related to fieldwork experiences, for meeting the internship practicum and capstone project academic requirements, and for ensuring that all required approvals and mandatory documentation for the fieldwork experience are submitted in a timely manner in order to meet MPH degree requirements. Policies and procedures that guide the internship practicum and capstone project can be found in the Internship Practicum and Capstone Project: A Fieldwork Guide.
Transportation
The University assumes no responsibility for providing transportation for travel from campus to community agencies used for student fieldwork and other professional experiences. Students arrange their own transportation to these sites. Some experiences may require students to travel a distance up to 150 miles from campus. In addition, there may be parking costs at some agencies.
Additional Expenses
Students in a Master of Public Health (MPH) program should expect to incur costs for additional items related to fieldwork and experiential courses. These costs are in addition to the standard University tuition and fees. These fees are as follows:
- Fieldwork Management Fee of $32.50 charged only once per semester when enrolled in any of the following courses: PH 501, PH 502, PH 503, PH 598.
Internship Practicum Waivers
Up to three credits of internship practicum may be waived for students with significant public health experience prior to entry into the MPH program. Information about the waiver request process can be found in the Internship Practicum and Capstone Project: A Fieldwork Guide. Students with prior public health experience who plan to request a waiver should plan to meet with their faculty advisor at the beginning of their program of study for development of an individualized program plan.
Note that course waivers do not reduce the number of credits required for the MPH degree. If waivers are approved, students must work with their faculty advisor to identify additional coursework that will be needed to achieve the minimum 48 credits for awarding of the MPH degree. Students who receive a three-credit waiver of internship practicum are still required to complete six credits of internship practicum and capstone project coursework to meet degree requirements. In addition, all competency requirements for the Internship Practicum and Capstone Project must be met, which typically requires a formal presentation of the public health experience submitted as part of the waiver.
Capstone Project
The capstone project should demonstrate substantive application of public health theory, knowledge, and skills acquired through didactic and experiential courses completed during the student’s program of study. The capstone project serves as an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and generalist concentration (program-specific) competencies. Students in consultation with faculty select foundational and generalist concentration competencies appropriate to the student’s educational and professional goals. The capstone is accomplished as part of the internship practicum and capstone project course work, with project hours accounting for at least one-third of the total academic credit (three out of the nine credits). To meet the requirements for this experience, students develop a capstone proposal, maintain a time log with a minimum of 180 hours dedicated to the capstone project, compose a final written report of the capstone project (scholarly paper), and present details of the capstone project at a professional/public venue.
Add-On Certificate Programs
Applicants who are currently enrolled in OR who are currently applying to a °®¶¹´«Ã½ University graduate MPH degree program and who are additionally interested in earning a certificate may apply for an add-on certificate in Disaster Management or Forensic Health. To enroll in an add-on certificate program, follow the Graduate School application information for how to apply to a certificate program – Add-On Applicants.
Disaster Management [certificate available]
- PH 546 Community Response to Emerging Health Threats (3)
- PH 547 Community Response to Disaster Preparedness (3)
- PH 549 Community Response to Chemical and Radiological Incidents (3)
Forensic Health [certificate available]
- PH 581G Forensic Health of Victims (3)
- + ANY 2 [may be taken in any order]
- PH 581B Forensic Health Essentials (3)
- PH 581E Medicolegal Death Investigation (3)
- PH 581F Forensic Health of Offenders (3)
- PH 581J Forensic Pediatrics (3)
- PH 581P Forensic Health: Sexual Offending and Victimization (3)
Non-Degree/Non-Matriculated Study
This application process is for students who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to take MPH classes without enrolling in a graduate degree-granting program. To take classes in a non-degree/non-matriculated student status, follow these Graduate School application instructions. All applicants must submit the online application, application fee and their transcript(s).
Note: International students who hold or hope to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa are not eligible for non-degree/non-matriculated student status.
Full-Time or Part-Time Study
The Master of Public Health program offers full-time or part-time study options. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor to develop an individualized program plan. Students who wish to change their status from full-time to part-time or vice versa should discuss the change with their faculty advisor and develop a new program plan. Students must complete a to request any change in status. Per the Graduate School policy, a master's degree curriculum must be completed within five years from the date of matriculation to remain eligible for awarding of the degree.
Academic Advising
Students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program will be assigned a professional advisor from the Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence as well as a faculty advisor from the MPH program.
The Decker professional advising staff is available to guide students from pre-admission through graduation. In addition to professional staff, Decker peer advisors have extensive training and are regularly available to answer students' questions quickly and efficiently. Collaboratively, they help students understand admission requirements, orient to their program of study, establish a relationship with their assigned faculty advisor and progress to graduation in a timely fashion.
The faculty advisor assists students to develop a program plan that supports their academic success. Students will have an opportunity to assess their academic progress, skill development, and achievement of public health competencies at the beginning of the program and each semester thereafter. The faculty advisor can also provide guidance on career opportunities and assist students with field placements that align with their professional interests. Note that students are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average. For students who encounter difficulties, the faculty advisor serves as an important resource for a range of support services. Students are responsible for scheduling regular meetings with their faculty advisor to assess progress and should promptly contact their faculty advisor to address any questions or concerns that may arise during intervening periods.
Public Health Program Policies
Transfer of Credit
A maximum of 12 graduate credits completed with a B or better that were taken within the previous five years at an accredited college or university may be considered for transfer credit. Courses for transfer are considered and approved on a course-by-course basis. Students requesting transfer credits must complete a form, which includes uploading syllabi for each course they wish to transfer, and uploading an official transcript showing successful completion of coursework (with a minimum grade of B). All decisions regarding transfer credits are at the discretion of the MPH program director and the approval of the Graduate School.
Course Repeat Policy
Students are permitted to repeat a graduate course in which they earned a grade of B- or lower. This option is contingent on approval by the graduate program director and then approval by the Graduate School. A course may be repeated only once. Students should refer to the course repeat policy in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Graduate School Manual.
Grading Policy
In addition to the grading policies of the Graduate School at °®¶¹´«Ã½, students in the MPH program must meet course-related competencies as well as maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in MPH courses.
Withdrawals
Students who are considering withdrawal from a course or from the program are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor to discuss the challenges or issues that they are facing and to explore options that will support the attainment of their academic goals. Students should familiarize themselves with policies related to graduate student withdrawals in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Academic Guide (Formerly Bulletin) and the Graduate School Manual. Students are required to speak with the MPH program director if there is any change in their enrollment/registration status and must follow °®¶¹´«Ã½ policies and procedures for all withdrawals.
Grievance Policy
Graduate students who believe they have been subjected to unfair treatment in the administration of academic policies or procedures must first seek informal resolution of their concerns within the MPH program before invoking the formal processes of the Graduate School. The first step of the informal process involves attempting to find a resolution by discussing the issue with the person most directly involved. If no mutually agreeable resolution is reached by this process, then the next step is to seek resolution from the MPH program director. If there are concerns about reprisals or other unpleasant consequences, then a meeting with the MPH program director may be requested directly. The MPH program director will attempt to mediate the dispute through discussions with the persons involved, either together or separately. If a mutually agreeable resolution is not reached through this informal mediation process, the individuals involved may request further review of the issue by following the formal procedure of the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Students should refer to the Graduate School Manual for policies and procedures related to what constitutes a grievance, jurisdiction of the Grievance Appeal Committee, and the steps involved in a formal grievance appeal procedure.
Academic Honesty
Graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity. Academic honesty and integrity are essential behaviors for graduate students to meet the ethical competencies expected of public health professionals. The code of ethics for public health guides public health institutions and practitioners in ethical behavior and serves as a standard to which they are held accountable. Graduate students in the MPH program are expected to be aware of °®¶¹´«Ã½ policies and procedures related to academic honesty and integrity. Misappropriation of academic or intellectual credit to oneself or to the discredit of others constitutes a violation of academic honesty. Although not an exhaustive list, °®¶¹´«Ã½ has identified the following forms of academic dishonesty: plagiarism, cheating on examinations, multiple submissions, unauthorized collaboration, fabrication and misrepresentation, forgery, sabotage and bribery. The appropriate procedures for addressing academic dishonesty differ depending on the nature of the violation. Category I violations are considered serious but may be handled by the instructor and student(s) involved. Category II violations are more grievous in nature and appropriately dealt with by an Academic Honesty Committee. Category II violations may result in letters of reprimand, probation, suspension or expulsion from the University, transcript notation, and/or revocation of degree or honors. Students should refer to the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Academic Guide (Formerly Bulletin) and the Graduate School Manual for policies and procedures related to categories of violations and enforcement procedures.