MPH Degree Electives
Students may choose electives from PHG courses (in addition to those required for the MPH degree) and/or approved courses offered through other departments. Currently, more than 60 courses are available for electives.
- Download the complete list of available elective courses (PDF).
Gaining Approval for Electives
Identifying new courses that are appropriate electives is encouraged. Elective courses that are not currently on the approved list must go through an electives approval process:
1. Review the PHG Competencies. All approved electives must relate to at least one PHG Competency.
2. Send an email request to phgen@u.washington.edu describing the proposed elective course and how it relates to the PHG Competencies.
3. The IPHG Electives Committee will review the request and make a decision within 3 weeks. A course syllabus will occasionally be requested.