Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Applied Anthropology

University of North Texas

The dual degree program in Applied Anthropology and Public Health offers an opportunity to strengthen collaboration in public health and anthropology research and practice. Medical anthropology is a field that uses anthropological theories as a framework to understand public health issues. Its emphasis on social and cultural influences on health, illness, and healing are central to the shared goals of improving health and social justice to eliminate local and global disparities. This 2 ½ year program prepares students for careers in research, public health, and public policy planning relating to health and health care in the U.S. or in an international setting.

Master's of Science in Applied Anthropology - 27 hours

Required courses in Applied Anthropology - 21 hours

• ANTH 5010 Anthropological Thought and Praxis I
• ANTH 5021 Anthropological Thought and Praxis II
• ANTH 5031 Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods
• ANTH 5041 Quantitative Methods
• ANTH 5050 Preparation for Practice and the Applied Thesis
• ANTH 5201 Medical Anthropology
• ANTH 5210 Anthropology and Public Health

Master's of Public Health - 36 hours

Required courses in Public Health - 36 hours

• BACH 5300 Theoretical Foundations of Individuals and Community Health
• BACH 5340 Community Assessment and Program Planning
• BACH 5345 Participatory Approaches to Improving Community Health
• BACH 5350 Community Health Program Evaluation
• BIOS 5300 Principles of Biostatistics
• EOHS 5300 Environmental Determinants of Health I
• EPID 5300 Principles of Epidemiology
• EPID 5313 Introduction to Data Management and Statistical Computing
• HMAP 5300 Introduction to Health Management and Policy