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The mission of the DrPH degree is to prepare practitioners for leadership, management, and advocacy in public health practice, through a scientific, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and solving public health problems in the public and private sectors, the United States, and worldwide.
This mission relates directly to the University of South Florida mission, which includes creating a community of learners with significant and sustainable university‐community partnerships and collaborations, as well as designing, building, and strengthening healthy communities and improving quality of life.
All DrPH students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 43 post masters credit hours.
(Also see the USF Graduate Catalog, Public Health section)
2014-2016 DrPH Degree Competencies
2017/18 DrPH Degree Competencies
2017/18 Degree Program Requirements
The 2017 DrPH curriculum requires 43 semester hours beyond the masters degree. The core curriculum of the DrPH concentration in Advanced Practice Leadership is comprised of four curriculum clusters (25 credits) plus electives (12 credits):
- Cluster 1: Community Engagement
- Cluster 2: Leadership and Management
- Cluster 3: Communication and Education
- Cluster 4: Evidence-Informed Public Health
DrPH advanced training is comprised of the following culminating activities (6 credits):
- Collaboration with senior public health practitioners through Applied Practice Experiences designed to develop both leadership and professional skills.
- Verification of DrPH core knowledge through a qualifying examination administered by the student's doctoral committee.
- Completion of a field-based doctoral project that is designed to influence programs, policies, or systems applicable to public health practice.
Concentrations (Links to Program of Study Forms)
Mode of Delivery
The USF College of Public Health DrPH degree is completed through distance‐learning (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in addition to on‐campus learning via three on-campus DrPH Institutes. This combination of program delivery formats allows working professionals to connect with other professionals, and broaden their grasp of public health management, practice, and research without interrupting their careers.
If a DrPH student lives near the USF campus, they are welcome to take courses on-campus as well as online.
Please send feedback on the DrPH Guidebook