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Graduate Course Directory and Schedules

*Course schedules are subject to change due to last minute updates

Summer 2025 Planning Schedule

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Fall 2025 Planning Schedule

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Winter 2026 Planning Schedule

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Spring 2026 Planning Schedule

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SPH Course Descriptions

Descriptions of all School of Public Health courses can also be found in the course catalog of the most recent edition of the PSU Bulletin.

Philosophy through Power Calculations: Writing Methods Sections for Research Proposals – PHE 624

Course CodeCredit

PHE 624

3

Course Information

Approaches to community health research are explored, including the scientific method, ethics in research, theories, conceptual models and hypothesis generation, causal inference, the elements of research design, measurement (reliability, validity), developing data collection instruments, internal and external validity, and experimental methods.

 

PUBH 600 – Essentials of Doctoral Training

Course CodeCredit

PUBH 600

3

Course Information

Doctoral seminar covering current topics in health systems and policy research providing doctoral students in the Health Systems and Policy Ph.D. program an opportunity to develop multi-disciplinary perspectives on current issues in their area of research.

Course intended for Ph.D. students only.

(Formerly HSMP 660 – Contemporary Research in Health Systems & Policy)

UNI 504 – Qualitative Methods for Health Professionals

Course CodeCredit

UNI 504

UNI 511 / 611 / 711 – Topics in Biostatistics: Data Equity for Health Professionals

Course CodeCredit

UNI 511 / 611 / 711

2

Course Information

This is an introductory course on complex topics related to data equity, which guide one to conduct health research with inclusivity, equity and justice in mind. Topics include the concepts of data equity and data justice; eugenics in statistical history; and data equity framework in health research including study design, data collection, data governance and sovereignty, visualization, analysis and interpretation, communication and dissemination. Additional topics will include biases and impacts of using social variables in clinical algorithms and prediction models, and potential approaches to address the biases. More topics will be added to incorporate new ideas and advances as appropriate. This course will illustrate concepts through examples and case studies, promote critical thinking in data equity, and facilitate collaboration and discussion among students.

UNST 234 A-1 – Healthy People/Healthy Places

Course CodeCredit

UNST 234A-1

4

Course Information

This cluster examines the nature and state of healthy individuals in their various environments. A dynamic approach will be used to study the places in which people live and interact, such as the community, the workplace and the natural environment. Topics will focus on ways to solve and prevent problems that may affect the health and wellbeing of the individual, the local environment and/or the global community. Individual behavior change, social policies, community development and social responsibility may be emphasized.

Notes

This is a Sophomore Inquiry course.

UNST 234A – 2 – Healthy People/Healthy Places

Course CodeCredit

UNST 234A - 2

4

Course Information

This cluster examines the nature and state of healthy individuals in their various environments. A dynamic approach will be used to study the places in which people live and interact, such as the community, the workplace and the natural environment. Topics will focus on ways to solve and prevent problems that may affect the health and wellbeing of the individual, the local environment and/or the global community. Individual behavior change, social policies, community development and social responsibility may be emphasized.

Notes

This is a Sophomore Inquiry course.

Interprofessional Education Course Schedule

Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enhance collaboration and improve health outcomes. At least 1 credit of Interprofessional Education is required by all MPH degree programs.

Most courses with OHSU subject code IPE (Inter-Professional Education) or UNI (University Curriculum) satisfy the Interprofessional Education requirement. Other courses may also serve; consult your advisor.

For a list of IPE and UNI courses, descriptions, and their intended schedule download the spreadsheet. This list is subject to change, contact the course instructor if you would like to enroll.

Interprofessional Education