Public Health Early Assurance Pathway (EA-MPH)
Program Overview
Shenandoah University's Public Health Early Assurance Pathway (EA-MPH) offers 10 seats annually to high school graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and strong science grades. Students must maintain a 3.2 GPA and follow specific guidelines to secure admission to the Master of Public Health program after completing their undergraduate studies. The program recommends undergraduate degrees in Public Health, Exercise Science, or Biology, with a Pre-Health Certificate recommended.
Program Outline
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Admission Requirements:
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.3
- Minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
- Optional: Brief explanation of any COVID-19-related barriers to achieving admission criteria
- 10 seats offered each year
- Suggested undergraduate degree paths: Public Health, Exercise Science, Biology; Pre-Health Certificate recommended
- Must achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 with a 3.0 or higher in all science/math courses by the conclusion of the second semester of the first year
- Must follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+2 Early Assurance Master of Public Health contract
Alternatives:
- Articulation Agreement Pathway
- Traditional Pathway to the graduate health professions
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- High School GPA: minimum 3.3
- High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
COVID-19 Impacts:
The university acknowledges the potential challenges posed by the pandemic on meeting the criteria. Applicants are given the opportunity to explain any COVID-19 related barriers that hindered their ability to achieve the outlined criteria. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis during the admissions process.
Supplemental Requirements:
- Required interview: Interview with Public Health faculty
