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The MPH faculty values personal experiences with students throughout the educational period. These include work on projects outside of class, as well as close supervision of class-related work. Student-faculty interaction in and outside of class is promoted. #2 How long does a typical public health master's program take at the University of North D... akota? What is the maximum and minimum time of completion for a MPH? The MPH program is 42 credits in length and can be completed in two years of full-time study or three to five years of part-time study. Because of the diversity of our students, the program is designed for full and part-time study, as well as distance education through live broadcast of all classes. At this time, most students take courses at the UND campus in Grand Forks. However, distance learning is well established at UND and an integral part of the MPH program. We currently do not offer courses in the summer, except for the Practicum. #3 What do you think makes the University of North Dakota public health program stand out from other programs in the country? The context of the MPH program at the University of North Dakota (UND) differentiates us from others. We are located within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), which includes one of the nation's most respected community-based medical schools and is a leader in rural medicine. The preeminent Center for Rural Health is located in the SMHS, as are the Rural Opportunities in Medical Education (ROME) program. The Center for Rural Health is a major partner of the MPH program. Established in 1980, the Center for Rural Health is one of the nation's most experienced rural health organizations. It has developed a full complement of programs to assist researchers, educators, policymakers, health care providers and, most importantly, rural residents to address changing rural environments by identifying and researching rural health issues, analyzing health policy, strengthening local capabilities, developing community-based alternatives, ...Read More