Program Overview

Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Case Western Reserve University prepares students to improve the health of individuals and communities through education, research, policy, and public health practice. The program offers five concentrations and 10 dual-degree programs, allowing students to tailor their plan of study to their interests.

About the Program

The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and provides hands-on experience with nationally recognized health systems. Students participate in research with faculty who influence national and international policy. The program is designed as a 42-credit hour, flexible course of study that can be completed in two years or a minimum of three semesters plus summer.

What to Expect

The program gives students the hands-on experience needed to pursue a career in direct service, public policy, community-based clinical care, or healthy choice campaigns. Students learn from world-renowned faculty and gain a broad view of health and wellness, drawing from experts in genetic epidemiology, health policy, prevention research, and systems-based environmental health.

Concentrations

Students can choose from five concentrations:

• Population Health Research
• Global Health
• Health Policy and Management
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Health Informatics

Beyond the Classroom

The program offers a variety of internships and research opportunities in world-renowned health systems, departments of public health, and local health centers. Students conclude their degree with a Public Health Practicum and a multi-semester capstone project, applying knowledge and skills to a problem involving community health.

Application Requirements

To apply, students must submit:

• Personal and educational information
• Personal statement
• Resume or CV
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts
• GRE general exam scores are not required
• TOEFL or IELTS for international students (waived if the applicant has completed a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction)

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes a range of courses in quantitative sciences to support analysis and demonstrate outcomes. Students work on projects of interest and benefit to the agency or organization and their own goals, learning to:

• Analyze and communicate complex health data
• Partner with communities to improve public health
• Order priorities for major health projects according to definable criteria
• Use state-of-the-art technology and methodologies to advance the field of public health
• Identify ethical, social, and cultural issues relating to public health policies, research, and interventions
• Understand the process by which decisions are made within the organization or agency

Research Opportunities

The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences offers research opportunities on projects that integrate biostatistics, epidemiology, and computational biology to address critical problems affecting human health.