Program Overview

Master of Public Health Online Program

The Master of Public Health online program from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is designed to help students develop the ability to improve and prolong the quality of health for entire populations. The program focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and health care systems management.

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health online program is a 42-credit hour program that can be completed in as few as 16 months. The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of public health.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Public Health online program can pursue a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Epidemiologist
• Public Health Manager
• Public Health Planner
• Executive Director for Nonprofits

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes 16 core courses, totaling 42 credit hours. Some of the courses include:

• PH 505: Foundations of Public Health Knowledge
• PH 506: Communicating Public Health
• PH 507: MPH Experiential Learning Seminar
• PH 508: Leadership in Public Health
• PH 512: Public Health Program Planning
• PH 513: Public Health Analytics I
• PH 514: Public Health Analytics II
• PH 525: Applied Theoretical Foundations of Public Health
• PH 526: Evidence-based Research and Evaluation in Public Health
• PH 532: Public Health Administration: Principles and Practices
• PH 583: U.S. Health Systems: Organization, Delivery, and Policy
• PH 593: Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health
• PH 598: Grant Writing in Public Health
• PH 599A: MPH Applied Practical Experience (APE) Seminar
• PH 599B: MPH Applied Practical Experience (APE)
• PH 599C: MPH Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)
• PH 601: Continuing Enrollment

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Public Health online program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Submit graduate application
• Transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts are needed prior to the second term, but not needed to apply as unofficial are accepted)
• A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA from a regionally accredited institution
• Resume
• Conditional Admission: A 2.70-2.99 cumulative GPA may be considered for conditional admission.

Tuition and Fees

The total tuition for the Master of Public Health online program is $19,719. The tuition is paid by the course, with each credit hour costing $469.50.

Accreditation

The Master of Public Health program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).