MPH Programs
Kent State University's new College of Public Health was created to bridge public safety and health career pathways and to address a nationwide shortage of public health workers by the year 2020. The masters degree in Public Health includes 5 specialty areas – Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Health Policy and Management. The five specializations are actually five separate MPH programs. KSU is proud to be on the forefront of this field by being one of only two schools to offer Ohio MPH programs.
MPH program courses will be held at the Kent Campus. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 45 credit hours organized in four curricular domains:
MPH program courses will be held at the Kent Campus. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 45 credit hours organized in four curricular domains:
- Core courses (18 credit hours)
- Courses required for each specialization (15 credit hours)
- Elective courses (6 credit hours)
- Practicum and culminating experience (6 credit hours)
The curriculum for each of the five MPH programs in Ohio is designed to help students develop real-world knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in the public health industry. Fill out the form to the right to receive additional information.
* Source: Association of Schools of Public Health, 2009.
FIVE SPECIALIZATIONS:
(for more information, click on one of the above)
ADMISSIONS:
MPH Program Application Requirements:
The minimum requirements for this Ohio MPH program are:
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or better
- Acceptable GRE scores (or other approved standardized test as MCAT, LSAT, DAT, PSAT OR MAT). Scores older than five years are not acceptable and require retaking the GRE.
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3 Letters of Recommendation from college or university faculty
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended
- Personal Goal Statement (to be submitted online during the application process)
Apply for Admission to KSU's MPH Programs:
1. Apply online to KSU's MPH programs: http://www.kent.edu/admissions/graduate/index.cfm.
Send your transcripts, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores to:
Graduate Studies Admissions
Kent State University
650 Hilltop Dr.
Kent, OH 44242
2. E-mail admission questions to: gradapps@kent.edu
MPH Programs in Ohio: KSU Campus Tree
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL LINKS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL LINKS:
