Program Overview
Environmental Health MPH Program
The Master of Public Health in Environmental Health is a professional degree that prepares students for practice-oriented careers in promoting and protecting public health by identifying and addressing environmental factors that may cause or contribute to disease, injury, or other adverse health-related outcomes.
About the Program
Students in this program gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between human health and the natural and built environment, including topics such as air, water, and soil quality; climate change; emerging environmental health threats; environmental justice; food safety; hazardous waste management; occupational health; and sustainability. They also develop skills in epidemiology, exposure and risk assessment, policy analysis, as well as communication and advocacy.
Program Details
- Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
- Campus Location: Main
- Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Students can complete the degree program through evening classes and online courses. Full-time students usually complete the program within two academic years. Part-time students usually take three to four years to complete their degree.
- Interdisciplinary Study: Interdisciplinary MPH coursework, research, and interactions with students and faculty in other departments are encouraged to give students as broad a perspective as possible to excel in the complex, diverse, and dynamic state of public health.
Dual Degree Programs
The MPH in Environmental Health can be undertaken as part of these dual MPH degree programs:
- DMD/MPH with Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry
- JD/MPH with Temple University's Beasley School of Law
- MD/MPH with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- MHA/MPH with Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management
- MPP/MPH with Temple University's College of Liberal Arts
- MS Health Informatics/MPH within the Temple University College of Public Health
- MSW/MPH with the Temple University School of Social Work
Affiliations
The program has long-standing research affiliations with Fox Chase Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), and the Temple University Health System.
Study Abroad
Short-term, international travel experiences focused on public health are offered as part of the MPH program of study.
Accreditation
The MPH is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Areas of Specialization
The MPH degree program is offered in six specialty fields of study:
- Applied Biostatistics (APBIO)
- Environmental Health (EH)
- Epidemiology (EPI)
- Health Policy and Management (HPM)
- Nutrition (NUTR)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Job Prospects
Graduates with an MPH in Environmental Health have positions in a wide range of health-related settings, including academia; consulting firms; government agencies at the local, state, or federal level; healthcare sectors; nonprofit organizations; and private industry.
Licensure
Students who complete an MPH at Temple University are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam and the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline
March 1
Application Process
All applicants to the MPH program must apply via the Centralized Application Service for Public Health (SOPHAS).
Letters of Reference
- Number Required: 3
- From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration
Applicants' files are reviewed for undergraduate coursework in mathematics and/or statistics, social sciences, and writing.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline
All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of an accredited baccalaureate degree. The minimum acceptable undergraduate GPA is 3.0.
Statement of Goals
A well-considered 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose that articulates interests in public health and the program.
Standardized Test Scores
- GRE: Optional
- Standardized tests considered in lieu of the GRE include DAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, OAT, and PCAT.
- English proficiency tests for international students: TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Duolingo
Resume
Current resume or CV required.
Laptop
Laptops are integrated into the College of Public Health curricula, and all students are required to have a laptop for full participation in class activities.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements
- Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 42
- Required Courses:
- College Core Course: HRPR 5001
- Public Health Core Courses: ENVH 5004, EPBI 5006, EPBI 5201, HPM 5006, SBS 5001, SBS 5002
- Environmental Health Core Courses: ENVH 8016, ENVH 8207, EPBI 8012
- Environmental Health Elective
- Electives
- MPH Fieldwork Experience: ENVH 9289, ENVH 9389
Minimum Grade to be Earned for All Required Courses
B-
Culminating Events
- Fieldwork Practicum: Students are required to synthesize and integrate the knowledge acquired in coursework and other learning experiences and to apply theory and principles in a situation that approximates some aspect of professional practice.
- Evaluative Paper: For the applied practice experience to fulfill the requirements, MPH in Environmental Health students are expected to complete a fieldwork experience which demonstrates synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies.