One Health

One Health Graduate Program Admissions

The One Health Program offers Master's and certificate programs where students may choose from concentrations in rural and community health, safety and resilience, and policy and leadership.

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One Health Graduate Program

“One Health” highlights the interconnected nature of animal, human, and environmental health. Keeping these connections in mind is critical when facing complex issues such as antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, and food safety and security. We have several researchers and educators committed to tackling these complex issues here within MSU DAFVM.

The College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Forestry Resources, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are collaborating to expand graduate programming in One Health to train future leaders to have the knowledge, skills, and mindset to foster and sustain healthy ecosystems.

Our One Health graduate courses cover topics in data science, epidemiology, applied systems thinking, policy and leadership, and disease management.

Complete the form below to learn more about our graduate certificate and other One health graduate programs.

One Health Graduate Program Interest Form

One Health at Mississippi State University

Thesis Track, Non-Thesis Track, and Certificate Course

Our One Health graduate programs are designed to fit your needs, whether you’re looking for additional certification or pursuing a fulfilling research course load. 
We offer both non-thesis and thesis-track Master's of Science programs. Additionally, our self-paced, 12-hour graduate certificate offers skills for professionals.

Master of Science in One Health (Non-thesis track) - Required Coursework

Course Code   Title   Credit Hours  
WFA 6863   Foundations in One Health   3  
ONEH 6023   Disease Management   3  
ONEH 8033   Quantitative Methods in One Health   3  
ONEH 8043   Systems Analysis and Transdisciplinary Methods   3  
ONEH 8053   One Health Leadership and Policy   3  
ONEH 8063   One Health Capstone   3  
   Electives (6XXX–8XXX)   12  
Total   30  

Master of Science in One Health (Thesis track) - Required Coursework

Course Code   Title   Credit Hours  
WFA 6863   Foundations in One Health   3  
ONEH 6023   Disease Management   3  
ONEH 8033   Quantitative Methods in One Health   3  
ONEH 8043   Systems Analysis and Transdisciplinary Methods   3  
ONEH 8053   One Health Leadership and Policy   3  
ONEH 9000   One Health Thesis Hours   6  
   Electives (6XXX–8XXX)   9  
Total   30  

Graduate Certificate in One Health - Required Coursework

Course Code   Title   Credit Hours  
ONEH 8033   Quantitative Methods in One Health   3  
ONEH 8053   One Health Leadership and Policy   3  
ONEH 8073   One Health in Action   3  
   Elective (6XXX–8XXX)   3  
Total   12  

Career Sectors

Our programs prepare you for making a difference at the intersection of animal, human and environmental health. If you are looking for a dynamic interdisciplinary program, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan for, address, and overcome the complex health challenges of our time.

  • public health
  • epidemiology
  • animal health
  • environmental health
  • consumer safety
  • research and development

One Health Advisory Committee

  • Dr. Nicole Ashpole Associate Professor and Director of One Health Graduate Studies College of Veterinary Medicine nicole.ashpole@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Cooper Brookshire Assistant Clinical Professor College of Veterinary Medicine c.brookshire@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Margaret Khaitsa Professor College of Veterinary Medicine mkhaitsa@cvm.msstate.edu
  • Dr. Rahel Mathews Assistant Professor College of Agriculture and Life Sciences rm933@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Michail Panagiotidis Professor and Head of Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine mp2358@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Manuel Ruiz-Aravena Assistant Professor College of Forestry Resources mir41@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Renee Snyder Assistant Professor College of Agriculture and Life Sciences krs402@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Kimberly Woodruff Associate Clinical Professor College of Veterinary Medicine kwoodruff@cvm.msstate.edu
  • Dr. Holley Muraco Assistant Research Professor College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has10@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Santiago Cornejo Assistant Professor College of Agriculture and Life Sciences sc3025@msstate.edu
  • Dr. Debra Moore Assistant Clinical Professor College of Veterinary Medicine debra.moore@msstate.edu

The One Health Team