Master of Public Health Online
Grow with purpose as a public health professional who can plan, implement and evaluate effective health promotion programs for communities and organizations.
Apply By
12/30/24
Start Class
1/13/25
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Program Overview
Learn what this online public health degree program offers you
The student-centered Master of Public Health online program from UMHB provides an engaging, innovative and interdisciplinary academic environment that empowers you to become a leader in health. This service-minded program’s mission is to guide you through the assessment of local and global populations’ needs and inspire behaviors that improve health equity through service, education and scholarship.
In addition to exploring biostatistics, epidemiology, population health and health behavior, you will collaborate with faculty who encourage your growth as a leader by focusing on management practices, policy development, negotiation tactics, conflict resolution, strategic planning and problem-solving. Upon program completion, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam and the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam.
Career opportunities with a master's degree in public health:
- Health Education Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Social and Community Service Management
- Biostatistician
- Epidemiologist
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist
- Proposal or Grant Writer
- Health Education Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Social and Community Service Management
- Biostatistician
- Epidemiologist
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist
- Proposal or Grant Writer
Upon completion of this public health online program, you will be prepared to:
- Summarize the key events that influenced the development of public health and health promotion
- Describe public health and its role in the prevention and management of infectious and chronic diseases, emphasizing the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in disease surveillance
- Evaluate the various individual, interpersonal, social and environmental determinants that impact population health issues
- Develop interprofessional collaborations to improve population health
- Develop community needs assessments; plan health promotion programs; design interventions for program implementation; and conduct process, impact and outcome evaluations of programs addressing public health challenges
- Design research studies with appropriate quantitative or qualitative data analysis plans while evaluating policies to determine their impact on public health issues
- Comply with the code of ethics for health educators and public health professionals and always practice using the highest ethical standards
- Summarize the key events that influenced the development of public health and health promotion
- Describe public health and its role in the prevention and management of infectious and chronic diseases, emphasizing the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in disease surveillance
- Evaluate the various individual, interpersonal, social and environmental determinants that impact population health issues
- Develop interprofessional collaborations to improve population health
- Develop community needs assessments; plan health promotion programs; design interventions for program implementation; and conduct process, impact and outcome evaluations of programs addressing public health challenges
- Design research studies with appropriate quantitative or qualitative data analysis plans while evaluating policies to determine their impact on public health issues
- Comply with the code of ethics for health educators and public health professionals and always practice using the highest ethical standards
Also available:
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers a variety of specialized degrees that can help you advance with purpose. Learn about our other healthcare programs.
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Tuition
Choosing the MPH program online is cost-effective
Tuition for the Master of Public Health online program is paid by the course, so you can manage costs as you advance.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MPH | $1,160 | $3,480 | $48,720 |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. UMHB reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Know your program’s upcoming dates and deadlines
Our Master of Public Health program is delivered in an online format, giving you the freedom to keep providing for yourself, your family and your community. Choose the start date that best suits your schedule.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Term Length |
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Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/14/25 | 7 weeks |
Spring 2 | 3/3/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/4/25 | 7 weeks |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/13/25 | 7 weeks |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/1/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Learn how to apply to this Master of Public Health online program
For admission into the MPH online program, you must meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- 2.75 GPA
Review our streamlined admission process for the Master of Public Health program. To be considered for admission, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- A 2.75 cumulative GPA
- An interview and letters of reference will be required for all GPAs of 2.75-2.99
- For a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred), we do not require an interview or letters of reference
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UMHB at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College Street
UMHB Box 8402
Belton, TX 76513
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically. Please email them to:
Or fax: 866-806-3813
Have a question? Call us at 833-690-1231.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- 2.75 GPA
Courses
Explore the courses of this online MPH degree program
The Master of Public Health online curriculum is comprised of 15 courses, totaling 42 credit hours.
Students are required to take 15 core courses.
Student required to take 1 of the following courses.
"I have a strong commitment to service, not only to the institution, but also to the larger community. Developing and fostering community relationships is very important to me."
Dr. Ariane H. Secrest
Assistant Professor and Founding Director, Public Health Program
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