Program Overview: The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals who wish to expand their role in improving community health, enhance current job skills, and seek career advancement. Most course offerings will be nontraditional, offered on weekends and evenings through distance-learning technology.

Admissions Policy: Admissions criteria have been established by the Consortium of Eastern Ohio MPH; requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, GPA of at least 2.75/4.0 and GPA of 3.0/4.0 for graduate coursework, submission of official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement; and completion of a college-level math or statistics course and a college-level natural and social science course. In addition, acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores will be required. GRE scores will be waived if the applicant possesses a postgraduate (master’s or doctoral) degree in a relevant area. Applicants with at least two years of work experience in a relevant field will be given priority.

Change Policy: No selective or limited admission requirements.

Transfer Policy: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities: Students who graduate with an MPH are well prepared to obtain jobs in local, state, national and international health agencies. The majority of graduates work for non-profit health agencies and are likely to be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating health-related programs.