Program Overview

Master of Public Health – Online

The Master of Public Health with an option in Public Health Practice online degree program is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and credentials to prepare them for leadership roles in public health.

Overview

This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is offered by OSU's College of Health. It is delivered online through Oregon State Ecampus. The faculty who make up the support system have rich and extensive backgrounds across all disciplines.

Curriculum

The 56 to 64-credit MPH-PHP program is designed for early to mid-career professionals who want to find novel solutions to complex public health problems. From health policy to health promotion, and epidemiology to health systems, students will acquire the skills needed to take on the task of improving the population's health by learning to manage resources and influence health policy and practice at the local, state, national, and international level.

Benefits of Earning Your Degree Online from Oregon State University

• Classes are developed by OSU's renowned faculty, who have experience across public health disciplines and public health practice settings.
• With Extension offices located in all 36 Oregon counties, the College of Health is the only School or College of Public Health in the nation with such a strong tie to Extension.
• OSU is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• OSU's online students receive the same diploma and transcript as on-campus students.
• Complete the degree from anywhere in the world. This is a fully online degree with no travel requirements.
• Learn at your own pace with the flexibility to learn as a part-time or full-time student.

Degree Quick Facts

• Credits required: 56-64
• Cost per credit: $582
• Delivery: Online
• Start term: Fall

Application Deadline

Apply by June 1. All admitted students will begin the program in fall term each year.

Tuition and Fees

Based on current tuition rates, there is no additional charge for nonresident students. However, this does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.

Program Structure

The program is designed to be completed online, with the flexibility to learn at your own pace. The support system includes an experienced team of public health faculty, a faculty advisor, an MPH internship coordinator, and the MPH administrative director.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Public Health program will be prepared to take on leadership roles in public health, informing public health action, and managing resources to improve the population's health.