Academic Handbook and Degree Requirements

The administrative details of getting your degree are governed by policies and procedures at three levels: the department, the school, and the University. This document contains all of the Pitt Public Health policies and procedures, and has links to the most important University policies. Be sure that you are also familiar with department-level information.

Part I: Advising and mentoring (PDF)

Academic advising
How to get the mentoring you need
How to build your professional skills
Getting ready to graduate

Part II: Course and credit requirements (PDF)

School-level required (core) courses
Departmental and elective coursework
Grades and academic standing
Enrollment requirements
Academic integrity and plagiarism
Transfer credit and course exemptions for prior graduate work
Adding a second degree or a certificate or changing departments or degrees
Credit sharing among two or more degrees and/or certificates earned simultaneously

Part III: Research, practice, and examination requirements (PDF)

Practicum requirements
Research requirements
Examination requirements
Essays, thesis, and dissertations requirements

Part IV: Detailed policies and references (PDF)

Pitt Public Health policies and documents
- School-level required (core) courses (PDF)
- Biostatistics core course policy (PDF)
- Milestone committee composition rules (PDF)
- School-wide MPH essay/ thesis completion policy (PDF)
- Detailed essay, thesis, and dissertation rules (PDF)
- Independent Development Plan (IDP) policy (PDF)
- Probation and dismissal guidelines (PDF)
- Pitt Public Health academic integrity procedures (PDF)
- TA and GSR policy (PDF)
University policies (PDF)

Process or Policy Questions?

If you have questions about any of the processes or policies described in this handbook, or about how they interact with departmental or University policies, do not hesitate to consult with your advisor, with the director of your program, or with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Mary Derkach.

Previous Handbooks

Find complete copies of previous handbook editions below:
2016-17 Pitt Public Health Academic Handbook (PDF) | Last updated: January 11, 2017
2015-16 Pitt Public Health Academic Handbook (PDF) | Last updated: May 31, 2016
2014-15 Pitt Public Health Academic Handbook (PDF) | Last updated: April 19, 2015

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