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Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is recognized as the top professional credential for leadership roles in the public health sector. Our Accelerated MPH enables you to complete a rigorous 44-credit curriculum within 12-18 months. While most MPH programs only focus on Health Education and Promotion, our curriculum also incorporates Evaluation. This vital component addresses the increasing demand for comprehensive program evaluations in healthcare. As a graduate, you won’t only advocate for health; you’ll also stand out as a skilled evaluator, proficient in both quantitative and qualitative methods. This distinctive expertise gained through our program will prepare you for pivotal roles in health departments, consulting firms, and more.
The ideal candidate for this program is a motivated aspiring leader in the public health field. Medical students and nurses are particularly suited, but the program also welcomes those currently working in or aiming to join federal, state, or local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), clinics, colleges, universities, and private businesses.
This program will prepare you to advance in roles such as: Health Promotion Specialist, Health Education Specialist, Health Educator, Public Health Educator, Public Health Director, Health Services Manager, Health and Wellness Director, Health Promotion Consultant, Community Service Manager, Physical Education Teacher, Program Evaluator
44 units
required units
Master of Public Health (MPH)
degree awarded
Online
modality
Spring, Summer, Fall
program start
12-18 months | full time*
estimated completion time
Study how behaviors within environmental contexts, operating at individual, organizational, community, and societal levels, affect health and well-being.
Clinical Associate Professor of Community and Global Health
Research Interests
Global Health, Epidemiology
Adjunct Faculty
Research Interests
Sexual health disparities and related co-morbidities
Adjunct Faculty
Research Interests
Social determinants of health among disparity populations, with emphasis on racial/ethnic minorities, immigrants, veterans, sexual/gender minorities, and those with chronic illnesses. Effective pedagogy in higher education, with emphasis on high impact practices and social justice pedagogy
Students complete five courses which cover the core public health competencies and then proceed to the concentration courses for Health Promotion, Education and Evaluation. All students participate in a supervised field training experience in a public health agency related to concentration. A capstone course, whereby students demonstrate mastery of public health competencies, serves as the culminating experience for the program.
University Requirements | |
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Application Fee | $80 (fee is non-refundable) |
Official Transcripts | Undergraduate/graduate Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. Electronic transcripts sent to admissions@cgu.edu are also accepted. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants currently earning a degree that will be completed prior to attending CGU are required to submit a transcript showing work in progress for evaluation purposes. Once the degree has been granted, a final official transcript documenting the degree conferred must be submitted to CGU. International applicants are advised to review the International Transcript Guidelines for additional information on submitting international transcripts. |
English Proficiency Exam | Required (international applicants only) A valid score on one of the following examinations TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, Duolingo English Test is required of all non-native English-speaking applicants. The examination is not required for the following applicants:
CGU’s school code for the TOEFL exam is 4053. International applicants are encouraged to visit our International Applicants page for more information, including score requirements. |
Resume | Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume. |
This program follows a rolling admissions process, with 6 start dates throughout the year. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible in order to secure a spot in the incoming class. Applications received after the deadlines will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Start Date |
Application Deadline |
Fall Module 1 – August | August 1 |
Fall Module 2 – October | October 1 |
Spring Module 1 – January | December 1 |
Spring Module 2 – March | March 1 |
Summer Module 1 – May | May 1 |
Summer Module 2 – July | June 1 |
Program | 44 units (students can transfer up to 6 units) |
Tuition per unit* | $2,020 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.