Senate Bill 25-26-37
| Bill ID: | 25-26-37 |
| PCC ID: | 25041 |
| Name: | PCC Proposal to Modify the Master of Public Health - Add Area of Concentration in Health Literacy and Public Health Communication |
| Proposed: | 10/31/2025 |
| Sponsor: | Katherine Sharp, School of Public Health |
| Proposal: | To establish a new MPH degree with a focus on health literacy and public health communication. The Master in Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Literacy and Public Health Communication trains students in the theory, methods, and application of health literacy and health communication for public health information, messages, materials, and campaigns. Designed for public health practitioners, the degree integrates academic study with hands-on training through an internship and a capstone project. |
| Active? | Yes |
Status
| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Programs, Curricula, & Courses (PCC) Committee |
| Received: | 2025-11-28 |
| Decision Date: | 2025-12-05 |
| Decision: | The PCC voted to approve this proposal. |
| Next Step: | The Senate Executive Committee (SEC) will review this proposal |