Additional Requirements
Student is required to demonstrate ability to integrate specific areas of Administration, Epidemiology, Statistics, Environmental Health, Health Behavior, Program Planning and Evaluation, and Nutrition during culminating activities.
Culminating activities include a written comprehensive exam, Applied Practice Experience, professional portfolio, and an exit survey at the conclusion of program.
Certification
The curriculum for the MPH is designed to help prepare students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam (CHES) administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
Students will be expected to meet the Seven Areas of Responsiblity of a Health Education Specialist.
- Assessing individual and community needs for health education.
- Planning effective health education programs.
- Implementing health education programs.
- Evaluating effectiveness of health education programs.
- Coordinating provision for health education services.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MPH program, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). A limited number of students whose background and experience show potential for success but whose GPAs are less than 3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis. A candidate who has a bachelor’s degree but without the prerequisites below may also be admitted on a provisional basis.
For details on applying to the program and admission requirements, go to the School of Graduate Studies website.