The Online Doctor of Public Health from The George Washington University Program

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Curriculum

The 48-credit online DrPH program teaches leadership practice and theory through core courses, an in-person immersion, and practice experience. You will learn how to develop, implement and evaluate effective public health programs and policies, and you will graduate ready to resolve complex public health issues at the systematic level.

As part of the online DrPH program, you will:

Elevate your public health leadership and management skills
Connect with prominent public health leaders in D.C. and around the world
Receive mentorship and personal support from practice-based faculty
Collaborate with diverse peers during live online evening classes

Core courses (33 credits)

Using practice-based curriculum and applied research, the program includes the following core courses:

Leadership Principles and Practice (I and II)
Applied Public Health Methods (I and II)
Public Health Project Management and Social Entrepreneurship
Public Health Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
Education and Workforce Development Approaches for Public Health Leaders
Public Health Communications and Marketing
Social Change and Collective Impact
Public Health Policy Analysis
Organizational Leadership and Change Management
Doctor of Public Health Immersion*

Practice experience and dissertation (13 credits)

In addition to preparing a dissertation portfolio and defense, you will complete the DrPH Applied Practice Experience (DAPEx) in partnership with GW and a sponsoring practice organization. During the DAPEx, you’ll apply a wide range of DrPH competencies, including public health leadership, management and governance. The Dissertation Portfolio includes the following courses:

Doctor of Public Health Seminar and Doctor of Public Health Applied Practice Experience
Independent Study I for Doctor of Public Health Applied Practice Experience Proposal Development
Independent Study II for Doctor of Public Health Applied Practice Experience Proposal Development
Dissertation Portfolio Proposal Defense Planning
Dissertation Portfolio Proposal Defense
Doctor of Public Health Applied Practice Experience
Dissertation Portfolio Dissertation
Dissertation Portfolio Dissertation Defense

In-person immersion* (2 credits)

The online DrPH program begins with a mandatory four-day immersion in late summer/early fall on the George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C. This immersive experience introduces you to your peers and faculty and serves as a jumping-off point for your doctoral program.

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