Degree Pathway for BSN to MPH to Ph.D. (Social and Behavioral Sciences) - Full-time

This six-year program is 75 credits.
Required Core Courses
Course#Course NameCredits
NU.700 (Taken through UMass Boston)Philosophy of Nursing Science 3
NURS.7020
Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion 
3
NURS.7130Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing3
NURS.7310Health Promotion Research3
PUBH.5750
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
3

Total: 15 credits

Required Master's in Public Health Social and Behavioral Sciences Option Courses

Course#Course NameCredits
PUBH.5021Public Health Policy3
PUBH.5010Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health3
PUBH.6850Applied Public Health Research and Practice3
PUBH.6860Program Development and Implementation3
PUBH.5070Leadership and Management in Public Health3
PUBH.5130Assessment and Planning in Health Programming3
PUBH.6871Health Communication and Technology3
PUBH.6670Integrated Practical Learning3
PUBH.5061Environmental Health3
PUBH.6660MPH Practicum3
PUBH.6910Advanced Program Evaluation3

Required Preparation to Research Courses

Course#Course NameCredits
XXXX.XXXXPhD Seminar: Nurse Scientist Role3
XXXX.XXXXPhD Seminar: Academic Writing3
XXXX.XXXXPhD Seminar: Research Integrity and Ethics3
XXXX.XXXXPhD Seminar: Professional Leadership3

Total Credits = 12

Required Methodology Courses

Course#Course NameCredits
PSYC.6500
OR
PUBH.5770		Advanced Quantitative Methods
or
Biostatistics for Health Data
3
CRIM.6900
OR
PUBH.6890		Advanced Regression Analysis
or
Advanced Regression Modeling		3
NURS.7160Qualitative Methods 3
NURS.7060Measurement in Health and Behavioral Research3
NURS.7300Quantitative Research Methods and Grantsmanship3
NURS.7390Mentored Research Experience3
XXXX.XXXXFree Elective3

Total: 21 credits

Required Dissertation Courses

Course#Course NameCredits
TBDPhD Seminar: Dissertation1
NURS.7530Dissertation Credits 9-12

Total Credits = 75 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Specialization)

Last updated: 12/2/22