About the Comprehensive Exam and CPH Exam
The College has determined that this requirement can be fulfilled by successful completion of the CPH national certification exam. All students seeking an MPH degree in the College of Public Health (COPH) must take a comprehensive exam as a requirement for their degree.
- The College has determined that this requirement can be fulfilled by successful completion of the CPH national certification exam.
- All MPH students who started their degree program prior to fall 2015 MPH students who enter fall 2017 (or change their catalog year to 2017/18) or later are required to pass the CPH exam as part of their graduation requirements.
- MPH students using a catalog year prior to fall 2017 are required to take the PHC 6936 Public Health Capstone course, which provides students with an opportunity to successfully complete this exam. To meet requirements for Capstone you must have the five core courses and 75% of your degree program completedexam, there is no requirement to pass.
Students should endeavor to take the CPH exam as soon as they complete their required core/foundation courses (see CPH exam requirements). If you wait until your last semester to take the exam your degree certification may be delayed as we do not get your test results immediately.
Students must register and take the CPH exam a month before the semester ends, if they are planning to take the CPH Exam during the semester they are graduating. Failure to take the CPH Exam by the posted deadline will result in the denial of your graduation application. Please see the posted deadlines below:
- Fall 2021 CPH deadline: Tuesday November 9, 2021
- Spring 2022 CPH deadline: Tuesday April 5, 2022
- Summer 2022 CPH deadline: Tuesday July 5, 2022
- Fall 2022 CPH deadline: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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What is the CPH national certification exam? The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) offers the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential as a credential for public health professionals. The CPH designation demonstrates that a graduate from a CEPH-accredited school or program has mastered foundational competencies in public health. More information can be found at CPH EXAM INFO.
All MPH students using a 2017 or later catalog must pass the CPH exam as part of their graduation requirements. 1st time COPH pays (funds permitting) 2nd time student pays ($150 fee to re-take) 3rd time student takes our Alternative Exam*
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FREE Canvas Prep Course EnrollmentQualifications: Public Health Degree Seeking student and completion of all core courses
For additional study resources please go to CPH STUDY RESOURCES. Study Guide Link: Your institution username is: USFCPHSG |
* For students that do not pass the CPH exam after two attempts, the College does offer an alternative comprehensive exam. Passing this exam will not earn you the CPH certification but will meet the USF graduate school requirement that all students in a master's program pass a comprehensive exam. |
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