Welcome to the DrPH Program at the College of Public Health!
We are in the process of updating the DrPH guidebook, if you have any questions or concerns you can contact Tara Greer at tgreer@health.usf.edu
Navigating your DrPH experience can be challenging at times. This guide walks you through the basic steps from your first semester to graduation. We hope you take time to experience the academic events and life offered at the College of Public Health and the University of South Florida.
Admission information can be found on our Graduate Admissions page.
Steps to Success
- DrPH Health email account
- Getting Started
- Learn about /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345879 and where to find course information
- Know deadlines and where to find Program of Study, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345912, and frequently asked questions
- Keep your degree on track and in good standing:
- Keep your degree status active (see continuous enrollment in Enrollment Requirements)
- Know your degree time limitations
- Maintain a 3.0 or better Grade Point Average (GPA) or you will be put on probation
- /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345879 for courses
- Advisors and Committees
- Applied Practice Experiences
- Attend the DrPH Institute
- Qualifying Exam and Admission to Candidacy
- Doctoral Project
- Learn about Student Organizations
Use your COPH Competencies Database record to update your competencies each term–the competencies are due at /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760340864
- Meet with your advisor the term before you graduate and review your status
- Early during the semester you plan to graduate you should register for /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760340864
- Participate in the COPH graduation celebration, the USF Health graduation ceremony, and join our USF and COPH alumni communities
Getting Assistance
Please send feedback on the DrPH Guidebook