MPH/MS-Applied Anthropology

Overview: Master of Public Health (MPH)/ MS in Applied Anthropology

The School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Texas at Denton provides students the opportunity to simultaneously pursue the Master’s of Public Health and a Master’s of Science in Applied Anthropology. This dual degree program allows for the integrated study of public health leadership and anthropological research. Students learn to work effectively as part of inter-professional teams to develop, manage, and evaluate public health programs. Graduates are prepared to effectively engage communities as partners to strengthen their capacity to change social and environmental conditions that undermine public health and maintain health disparities.

Curriculum

Master’s of Public Health

MPH Electives- 6 SCH

Master’s of Science in Applied Anthropology

Student will complete 21 SCH of required anthropology coursework and a master’s thesis in addition to the MPH coursework listed above.

Additional Information

New students must apply simultaneously to both programs. If they are accepted, they must submit new degree plans to both of their programs to ensure that their academic record reflects the dual degree program.
At the end of this program, students will have two degrees - one in public health and one in applied anthropology.
Students will have a 3-person faculty committee - 2 members from Anthropology and 1 member from Public Health.
Culminating Experience in Public Health Practice-Comprehensive Examination and Practice Experience
Culminating Experience in Applied Anthropology (Applied Thesis) - Dual degree students must complete a major independent project. This project is completed through 6 hours of Applied Thesis (in applied anthropology). This project will be decided by the student and the student’s committee, and must be broad enough to incorporate the knowledge and tools acquired in both programs.
Although the Health Science Center in Fort Worth (HSC) and UNT Denton are part of the University of North Texas System, they are separate universities. They have separate admissions, separate financial aid offices and different academic calendars. It is important that students let administrative offices know that they are a dual degree student, particularly the financial aid office. Although there is a high level of cooperation between the two programs, students will be enrolled at two universities. They will apply to two universities, submit separate degree plans to two universities, apply for graduation to two universities, and attend two commencement ceremonies.

Dual Degree Admission Requirements for MPH/MS-Applied Anthropology Applicants

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Submit an application to SOPHAS (School of Public Health Application Service) at www.sophas.org.
Students are not given dual degree status until they have been successfully admitted to both the MPH and the MS in Applied Anthropology programs.
Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), or Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT). The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.
Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies.
International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum TOEFL exam requirements: written=550; computer-based= 213; internet-based=85. The TOEFL is waived if the applicant has earned a high school diploma or a bachelor or master degree from an accredited institution within the United States or Canada.
Submit three (3) letters of recommendation
Submit Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
Submit current resume or curriculum vitae
If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.
Once an offer of admissions has been extended to a student, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be resubmitted directly to the SPH Office of Admissions, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., SCC-120, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699.

Once an offer of admission has been extended to an international applicant, the Health Science Center will not issue immigration papers for student visas until the following documents have been received and approved by the Health Science Center:

Proof of financial resources

Admissions Decisions and Deferments for Dual Degree Applicants

Applicants will be furnished written notification regarding their admission status by the SPH Office of Admissions. Statements by other Health Science Center personnel concerning the applicant’s admissibility are not valid until confirmed in writing by the Office of Admissions.

Students who are admitted to a degree program and plan to enroll are required to submit an Admission Decision Form along with a non-refundable $200 assurance fee that will be used toward tuition upon arrival. Applicants admitted to a degree program that do not intend to enroll in the semester for which they applied must contact the Office of Admissions to request deferment. Deferments must be made in writing and cannot exceed one year from the original acceptance date. There is a non-refundable deferment fee of $300 that will be used toward tuition upon arrival; the deferment fee is due at the time the request is made.

Information submitted in the application materials must be complete and correct. Prospective and current students must notify the proper institution officials regarding any changes in the information provided on their application. Falsification or omission of any information on the application documents will void a student’s admission, cancel their enrollment, and/or result in appropriate disciplinary action.

All materials submitted during the application process become the property of the Health Science Center and cannot be returned.

Financial Assistance

To be eligible for scholarships and assistantships offered by the SPH, applicants must complete the admission application by March 15. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions at 817-735-2401 or Toll Free at 1-877-868-7741.You can also email us at sph@unthsc.edu.