Section 40519.3 - The Doctor of Public Health Degree: Requirements(a) Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the Doctor of Public Health degree, the student shall have achieved classified graduate standing and met such particular requirements as the Chancellor and the appropriate campus authority may prescribe. The requirements shall include a qualifying examination.(b) To be eligible for the Doctor of Public Health degree, the candidate shall have completed a pattern of study, including a dissertation, that is consistent with the specifications in subdivision (c)(5) of Section 40519.2 and that is approved by the appropriate campus authority. A grade point average of 3.0 (grade of B) or better shall have been earned in coursework taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree, except that a course in which no letter grade is assigned shall not be used in computing the grade point average.(c) The student shall have completed all requirements for the degree within five years of achieving classified standing in the doctoral program. The appropriate campus authority may extend the time for completion of the requirements if:(1) the extension is warranted by individual circumstances, and(2) the student demonstrates current knowledge of research and practice in public health, as required by the campus.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 40519.3
1. New section filed 4-19-2023; operative 4-19-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.
1. New section filed 4-19-2023; operative 4/19/2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 16).