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Degree Pathways

Extended MPH Degree Program

A Maternal and Child Health pathway is available through the Extended MPH Degree Program. This program is designed for the employed, mid-career public health professional who wants to obtain a MPH degree without the need for major interruption of employment or relocation to Seattle, Washington area.

The curriculum provides advanced knowledge and skills in:

  • planning, organizing, and evaluating health services or environmental health services
  • managing public, community, or environmental health programs

The three-year program:

  • combines summer and weekend in-residence study with independent study
  • requires the completion of a thesis or agency-related project, and a practicum