Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to increase the number of professionals with advanced training in public health, promoting wellness, assuring quality, and addressing the social determinants of health in various settings.
Program Details
- The program is offered by the College of Population Health, with an option for online programs.
- The degree format is On Campus, with 45 credits required for completion.
- Enrollment options are available for Full Time and Part Time students.
Advanced Standing
The Advanced Standing pathway is designed for professionals with a terminal degree, providing an opportunity to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. This program complements the College's existing efforts to train healthcare and other professionals to be more effective and contribute to population and community health.
Program Benefits
The MPH degree prepares professionals to:
- Assume leadership positions in healthcare settings, state and local public health departments, non-profit and non-governmental health organizations, and global contexts.
- Conduct research, inform policy, and lead advocacy efforts.
- Develop an advanced understanding of the social determinants of health and health equity.
- Explore additional areas of interest to better plan their career path.
- Distinguish themselves from their peers.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Advanced Standing pathway, applicants must:
- Be a graduate of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) accredited institution.
- Be a graduate of an accredited graduate degree program.
Expectations
Students in the Advanced Standing pathway are expected to:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Complete the 120-hour applied practice experience (Clerkship).
- Complete an independent research project of publishable quality.
Accreditation
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
