Eligible undergraduate students from selected Samford University majors-including health sciences, human development and family science, public health, and sociology-have the opportunity to engage in an accelerated program leading to both a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree. The duration of this accelerated option varies depending on the student’s undergraduate major.
Typically, students spend the first three years of their academic journey fulfilling all necessary coursework for their undergraduate degree. In their senior year, students begin taking M.P.H. courses. These courses are strategically designed to count towards both general and directed undergraduate elective requirements, facilitating the simultaneous attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Upon completing their undergraduate requirements, students transition smoothly into the M.P.H. program, where they complete the requisite number of semesters to obtain their M.P.H. degree.
Entry into this accelerated program necessitates meticulous planning and scheduling. It also requires the approval of the department chair of the student’s undergraduate major and the chair of the Department of Public Health. Students interested in this unique academic pathway are encouraged to reach out to the director of undergraduate programs for further details and guidance.
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