The 4+1 Master of Science (M.S.) in Population Health Management program teaches students to use data science to address health determinants with diagnosis, prevention, intervention, and more. The 4+1 format offers students the opportunity to earn an MS in Population Health at an accelerated pace. Students accepted into the 4+1 accelerated program begin taking graduate classes during their junior and senior years and can complete the program one year after earning their undergraduate degree. Current Lehigh students who earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.5, may elect to be enrolled in the 4+1 accelerated program once they achieve junior standing - a minimum of 54 credits. Students in these programs who do not qualify for direct admittance to the MS or MPH based on their GPA must apply for acceptance and two letters of recommendation are required.
The curriculum includes the foundations of population health, data science, qualitative research methods, population health survey methods, research ethics, and policymaking. The program pulls upon different methods to engage students in learning with research projects, experiential learning, and partnerships. Completion requires 42 credits through a mix of required and elective courses. In addition, students must do a research paper or project with consultation from a faculty member or internship site.
Won Choi, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education: cohgrad@lehigh.edu | (610) 758-1800
