Curriculum Guide for the Master of Public Health + Dietetic Internship dual Program
Program Total Credit Hours: 50.5
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- A synchronous MPH orientation is required in August before Year 1.
- A DI orientation is required in August before Year 3.
- Electives outside the MPH Program are approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor.
- Refer to the Potential Electives for MPH Students and UIndy’s online course search to determine when courses are offered. All course offerings are subject to change based on enrollment and other factors.
Year 1 consists of 25 Credit Hours
Fall Semester: 9 Credit Hours
- MPH 525 - Social & Behavioral Science Applications
- MPH 530 - Cultural Competency for Improving Public Health
- MPH 590 - Health Disparities & Inequities in the United States
Winter Semester: 9 Credit Hours
- MPH 505 - Biostatistics for Public Health Professionals
- MPH 515 - Principles of Environmental Health
- MPH 550 - Public Health Policies, Ethics & Advocacy
Summer Semester: 7 Credit Hours
- MPH 520 - Health Systems Management
- MPH 565 - Professional Experience Seminar
- MPH 575 - Global Patterns of Health & Disease
Year 2 consists of 12 Credit Hours
Fall Semester: 6 Credit Hours
- MPH 510 - Understanding & Utilization of Epidemiology
- MPH 535 - Program Planning & Proposal Development for Diverse Settings
Winter Semester: 6 Credit Hours
- Health Disparities Elective
- Health Disparities Elective
Summer Semester: NONE
Year 3 consists of 12.5 Credit Hours
Fall Semester: 6.5 Credit Hours
- DINT 580 - Orientation to Dietetic Internship
- DINT 581 - Dietetic Internship: Medical Nutrition
winter Semester: 6 Credit Hours
- DINT 582 - Dietetic Internship: Community Nutrition
- DINT 583 - Dietetic Internship: Food Service Management
Revised 09-2024