Are you a public health professional looking to elevate your career and become a leader in the field? A Doctorate In Public Health (DrPH) in Public Health Sciences is an advanced professional degree designed for individuals like you, who are passionate about public health practice and aspire to leadership roles. At [Website Name – to be replaced with actual website name if known, otherwise keep generic like ‘Our institution’], we offer a comprehensive DrPH program with three specialized concentrations to align with your specific interests and career goals.
Our DrPH program is meticulously crafted for those seeking to excel in high-level administration, teaching, or advanced practice roles within public health. It equips you with the sophisticated analytical and conceptual skills essential for tackling complex public health challenges and leading impactful initiatives.
Explore Your DrPH Specialization Options
We understand that focused expertise is crucial in today’s public health landscape. That’s why our DrPH in Public Health Sciences offers three distinct concentrations, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen area:
- Epidemiology: Delve into the study of disease patterns, determinants, and control in populations. This concentration is ideal for those aiming to lead epidemiological investigations and contribute to disease prevention strategies.
- Environmental Health: Focus on the critical intersection of environment and public health. This specialization prepares you to address environmental hazards and promote health through environmental management and policy.
- Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences: Learn to design, implement, and evaluate effective health promotion programs and community-based interventions. This concentration is for those dedicated to improving population health through behavioral and social approaches.
To ensure the best fit, we strongly encourage you to explore our faculty research areas. Understanding our faculty’s specializations will help you determine if our program aligns with your research interests and career aspirations.
Admission to the DrPH Program: What You Need
To be considered for our competitive DrPH program, you must meet the following essential admission requirements:
- Master’s Degree: Applicants must hold a master’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution before commencing the program. This ensures you have a solid foundation in public health principles.
Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2025 Admission
Our DrPH program has a Fall term admission cycle only. Plan ahead and take note of these critical dates for the Fall 2025 intake:
| Entering Semester | Application Open Date | Application Deadline | Mandatory Orientations* | First Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Sept. 1, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | TBD (Mid August 2025)^ | TBD^ |
| *All new graduate students must attend mandatory orientations. More information will be shared via email. | ||||
| **All new international students must attend a mandatory orientation. More information will be shared via email. | ||||
| ^Dates will be determined upon release of the official 2025-2026 academic calendar. |
Please note: Attending mandatory orientations is crucial for all new graduate students, and international students have additional orientation requirements. Details will be communicated via email upon admission.
Understanding the Cost of Your DrPH Education
Planning your finances is an important part of your educational journey. For a comprehensive understanding of the total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage: https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates. This resource provides estimated COA information for various programs, including graduate studies, along with helpful tools like a tuition calculator and explanations of billing and fees.
DrPH Curriculum Highlights: Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences
Our DrPH in Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences provides a rigorous curriculum designed to develop your expertise in this vital field. Here’s a glimpse into the curriculum structure:
| Topic | Description | Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical and Strategic Elements of Social & Behavioral Health | In-depth seminars covering Public Health History & Issues, Theoretical Foundations, Change Strategies & Interventions, and Program Evaluation. | 12 hours |
| Populations, Settings & Problems | Advanced coursework focusing on applying theory and strategies to specific populations, settings, and public health challenges. | 15-18 hours |
| Research Methods, Data Management & Strategies | Development of competencies in complex multivariate regression, causal modeling, measurement, data management, qualitative methods, and research interpretation. Approved by the student advisory committee. | 18-21 hours |
| Doctoral Capstone | Dedicated research hours culminating in a significant doctoral capstone project. | 9 hours |
| Total semester credit hours | Comprehensive coursework and research for in-depth learning. | 66 hours* |
| *This represents a minimum of required coursework, with potential additional hours based on individual student background and field of study. |
DrPH Curriculum Highlights: Epidemiology
The Epidemiology concentration within our DrPH program offers a robust curriculum focused on advanced epidemiological methods and applications. Explore the curriculum structure below:
| Topic | Description | Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical, Methodical and Strategic Elements of Epidemiology and Environmental Health | Advanced courses including Epidemiology Methods II & III, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology, Data Management/Computing, Biostatistics II, Categorical Data Analysis, Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis, and Environmental and Occupational Diseases. | 24 hours |
| Concentration and Method Courses | Specialized coursework focusing on Specific Epidemiology Studies, Environmental Measurements, and Community Health. Approved by the student advisory committee. | 24 hours |
| Required Classes | Essential courses in Scientific Ethics, Doctoral Seminar, and Practicum for practical experience. | 9 hours |
| Doctoral capstone | Dedicated research hours for the doctoral capstone project, applying epidemiological expertise to a real-world public health issue. | 9 hours |
| Total semester credit hours | Rigorous training in advanced epidemiological methods and research. | 66 hours * |
| * This represents a minimum of required coursework, with potential additional hours based on individual student background and particular field of study. |
DrPH Curriculum Highlights: Environmental Health
Our Environmental Health DrPH concentration provides in-depth training in the critical area of environmental public health. The curriculum framework is detailed below:
| Topic | Description | Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical, Methodical and Strategic Elements of Epidemiology and Environmental Health | Advanced courses covering Epidemiology Methods II & III, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology, Data Management/Computing, Biostatistics II, Categorical Data Analysis, Analysis of Longitudinal and Multilevel Data, and Environmental and Occupational Diseases. | 24 hours |
| Concentration and Method Courses | Specialized courses focusing on Specific Epidemiology Studies, Environmental Measurements, and Community Health. Curriculum is subject to approval by the student advisory committee. | 24 hours |
| Required Classes | Foundational courses in Scientific Ethics, Doctoral Seminar, and Practicum for practical skill development. | 9 hours |
| Doctoral capstone | Dedicated research hours for the doctoral capstone project, addressing a significant environmental health challenge. | 9 hours |
| Total semester credit hours | Comprehensive education in environmental health principles and practice. | 66 hours* |
| *This represents a minimum of required coursework, with additional hours required depending upon the student’s background and particular field of study. |
DrPH Application Requirements: Prepare Your Application
To ensure your application to our DrPH program is complete and considered for admission, you must submit all required documents by the application deadline. International applicants should also review the specific international applicant information for any additional requirements.
The core application requirements include:
- SOPHAS Application and Application Fee: Submit your application through the SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) portal and pay the required application fee.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: We require three letters of recommendation to assess your suitability for doctoral-level study.
- Ideally, at least one academic reference from a higher education institution and one professional reference are preferred. The third letter can be either academic or professional.
- Academic references should ideally be from course instructors who can speak to your academic capabilities for graduate studies.
- Recommendations from family members or friends are not accepted.
- Letters must be submitted electronically through SOPHAS.
- Statement of Purpose: Articulate your reasons for pursuing a DrPH in your chosen concentration at our School of Public Health. Your statement should address:
- Your goals for utilizing your DrPH education and training.
- Key needs and challenges you perceive in your field.
- Personal qualities, characteristics, and skills that will contribute to your success.
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume: Provide a detailed overview of your academic and professional experience.
- Writing Sample: Submit a writing sample that showcases your analytical and writing abilities.
- Preference is given to samples where you are the primary author, such as journal articles, research papers, thesis/dissertation excerpts, or capstone projects.
- Official Transcripts:
- Submit official transcripts from all U.S. and English-speaking Canadian colleges/universities attended directly to SOPHAS.
- Applicants with international coursework must submit a World Education Services (WES) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation of academic records, if applicable.
- Official Test Scores: GRE scores are NOT required for DrPH program applications for Fall 2023 and onwards. This requirement is waived.
- Interview: Selected applicants may be invited for an interview as part of the admission process.
We encourage you to start preparing your application early to ensure you meet all deadlines and requirements for our Doctor of Public Health program.
