Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) specializes in health disparities and prepares you for a leadership role in the public health field. This is a degree for professionals who are dedicated to helping people build and maintain positive health habits in order to find and defend against disease, addiction and other community health issues.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Master of Public Health program must meet all the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies.
- Candidates must have a 2.5 or greater GPA on a 4.0 scale overall or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of their undergraduate degree program.
- Candidates must satisfy the necessary undergraduate prerequisites as prescribed for a particular area of specialization. All applicants to master's programs will receive a review of their prior coursework. In some instances, leveling course work may be required before full admittance to the program. Leveling courses may be required if undergraduate course transcripts do not provide sufficient evidence for successful mastery of cognitive and/or practical applied skills and abilities.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for MPH admissions.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the MPH must meet all of the College of Graduate Studies general degree requirements.
- 27 semester hours of required curriculum core courses
- Nine semester hours of health elective courses
- Six semester hours of capstone