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Program Description
The JD/MPH dual degree option is open to students enrolled at Widener University Delaware Law School's Family Health Law & Policy Institute and in JCPH's MPH program.
The JD/MPH supports individuals seeking to enhance careers in health law practice, advocacy and policy.
Admission to the JD and MPH programs is determined independently. Students must meet the admissions requirements for each school.
Law students complete two years of their legal education before beginning the MPH program. JCPH MPH students generally apply for law school after earning their degree.
For more information, contact the JCPH Admissions & Recruitment Manager at (215) 503-5305 or Admissions at The Delaware Law School at (302) 477-2703.
Curriculum: 36 credits
JD/MPH complete 36 credits or 12 courses of MPH coursework. Additionally, students work closely with faculty to design and complete an independent research project on a topic of their choice.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JD/MPH Public Health Practice Generalist | ||
| PBH 500 | Foundations of US HC System | 3 |
| PBH 501 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| PBH 502 | Society,Behavior&Environment | 3 |
| PBH 504 | Fundamentals of Stat for Rsrch | 3 |
| or PBH 505 | Fund of Stats for Practice | |
| PBH 506 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PBH 509 | Foundation of Policy&Advocacy | 3 |
| PBH 510 | Health Research Methods | 3 |
| PBH 520 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 |
| PBH 520 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| PBH 613 | LPHT Capstone - ILE 1 (Part 1) | 3 |
| PBH 614 | LPHT Capstone - ILE 2 (Part 2) | 0 |
| PBH 651 | Clerkship Applied Practice Exp | 0 |
| Transferred credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |