Master of Public Health Online

Advance your leadership and research abilities. Explore evaluation methods, strategies for public health interventions and grant writing in this career-focused online master’s degree.

Apply By 8/7/24
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Start Classes 8/24/24

Enrollment for our accelerated online program is open. Get started today!

Program Overview

Learn more about your 100% online Master of Public Health

Tuition

$19,826.10

Total Tuition

Duration

14 - 22 months

Program Duration

Credit Hours

42

Credit Hours

Deepen your knowledge of key factors shaping healthcare systems with the online Master of Public Health from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This CEPH-accredited program explores epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental health sciences while preparing you for roles as a strategic, research-driven leader in this vital field.

Learn from the same supportive faculty who teach on campus as you progress through 100% online coursework focusing on social and behavioral sciences, health policy and management and the critical examination of health disparities in diverse populations. The online Master of Public Health empowers you to pursue leading industry roles and prepares you to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

In this online program, you will learn to:

  • Develop foundational public health knowledge and skills through real-world applications
  • Engage in research and scholarly activities that address health disparities and/or the health of diverse populations, locally and/or globally
  • Participate in service experiences that improve health and access for diverse populations in the Illinois and/or Missouri communities
  • Learn to foster an inclusive climate and promote diversity
  • Develop foundational public health knowledge and skills through real-world applications
  • Engage in research and scholarly activities that address health disparities and/or the health of diverse populations, locally and/or globally
  • Participate in service experiences that improve health and access for diverse populations in the Illinois and/or Missouri communities
  • Learn to foster an inclusive climate and promote diversity

Career opportunities:

  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Project Manager
  • Public Health Educator
  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Project Manager
  • Public Health Educator

The Master of Public Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Tuition

Keep your budget intact with pay-by-the-course tuition

Tuition for the Master of Public Health online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition per credit hour

$472.05

Per Credit Hour

Tuition per credit hour

$1,416.15

Per 3 Credit-Hour Course

Tuition per credit hour

$19,826.10*

Total Tuition

If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].

*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.

Calendar

Take note of these important dates and deadlines

The Master of Public Health program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.

Upcoming Start Dates

Tuition per credit hour

8/7/24

Next Application Deadline

Tuition per credit hour

8/24/24

Start Classes

TermStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall I8/24/248/7/248/14/248/20/248/22/2410/11/24
Fall II10/19/2410/2/2410/9/2410/15/2410/17/2412/13/24

Admissions

Find out what you need to apply to the online Master of Public Health

Admission to the MPH online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.

Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know

  • Graduate School application and $40 fee
  • Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Personal statement describing how the program relates to professional goals (500-800 words)
  • Current resume
    • Applicants who have significant public health work experience are encouraged to apply. Work experience will be evaluated as a part of the admission package.
  • Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are recommended, but not required

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].

Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.

All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:

SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].

Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.

Courses

Explore the industry-relevant coursework for the online Master of Public Health

The MPH online curriculum is comprised of 42 credit hours, including 33 credit hours of public health core courses and 9 credit hours of electives.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A case-based approach to introduce students to leadership theories and research, provide a context for leadership in public health, and help students learn core leadership skills.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This applied biostatistics course is designed to develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and using public health data to lead organizations and make programmatic decisions. This course is an introduction to biostatistics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of principles to study, prevent and control of health-related conditions in the human population and practices related to public health leadership and epidemiology.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of leadership and administrative issues in public health, including principles, practices and skills, factors that shape the health care system and public health services, and ethics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to research and evaluation. Types of research, process of scientific inquiry and critical analysis of research. Topic selection and development of a research proposal.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will complete an applied project/internship for a public health organization that demonstrates attainment of at least five domains. Projects and domains will vary.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Addresses core principles and concepts of environmental health, analyze the impacts of human activity and the role of global leadership to control environmental hazards.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of theories for program planning/implementation in public health. Using logic models, community organizing, evaluation/assessment, social marketing and advocacy for leading public health programs/organizations.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Practical application in public health grant development. Explores funding, collaboration, and preparation of quality proposals.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students complete 300 to 450 hours in an approved public health agency completing a project emphasizing leadership skills and one or more core public health competencies.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students complete 300 to 450 hours in an approved public health agency completing a project emphasizing leadership skills and one or more core public health competencies.

Students must take the elective courses below: 

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the individual and group level dynamics of decision making focusing on non-quantitative issues surrounding managerial decisions and ethical dilemmas.
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Private and public insurance (Medicare, Medicaid) systems. Evolution of hospital financial reimbursement capital allocation practices. Cost containment from perspective of providers, insurance, and employers. Physician payment and forms.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focus on diagnostic, conceptual, analytic and interpersonal competencies needed in leadership roles; power, politics and influence in organizations; corporate culture and leadership style; and leadership and ethical decision-making.

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