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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.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Start Classes 8/29/26

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

Apply By 8/12/26
Start Classes 8/29/26

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

Program Overview

Learn more about your 100% online Master of Public Health

Tuition

$20,962.20

Total Tuition

Duration

16 - 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 MPH 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
In this online MPH 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

Master of Public Health career opportunities:

  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Project Manager
  • Public Health Educator
Master of Public Health career opportunities:+
  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Project Manager
  • Public Health Educator
CEPH

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 online MPH degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition per credit hour

$499.10

Per Credit Hour

Tuition per credit hour

$1,497.30

Per 3 Credit-Hour Course

Tuition per credit hour

$20,962.20*

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

8/12/26

Next Application Deadline

Tuition per credit hour

8/29/26

Start Classes

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TermStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument & Financial Aid DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Summer II6/27/266/10/266/17/266/23/266/25/268/8/26
Fall I8/29/268/12/268/19/268/25/268/27/2610/16/26
Fall II10/24/2610/7/2610/14/2610/20/2610/22/2612/18/26
Spring I1/16/2712/30/261/6/271/12/271/14/273/5/27
Spring II3/20/273/3/273/10/273/16/273/18/275/7/27
Summer I5/10/274/21/274/28/275/4/275/6/276/21/27
Summer II6/26/276/9/276/16/276/22/276/24/278/7/27

Admissions

Find out what you need to apply to the online MPH program

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.

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Please note: Students will take PBHE 599A: Capstone Project across 2 terms for a combined total of 6 credit hours and 14 weeks.

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.

Students must take three elective courses. You can select from Business or Education elective options or a combination of the two: 

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.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Patient rights, provider rights and the legal implications of the denial of treatment. Examination of current case law and the U.S. health care system.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Decision-Oriented overview of marketing management in creating value by analyzing customer responses for designing products, prices, channel and communication strategies for planning marketing effort.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the external environment in which business functions. Focus on ethical, social, legal, and economic environments as they affect managerial responsibility and organizational performance.
Duration: 7 Weeks 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 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Knowledge and skills of organizational change with emphasis on diagnostic skills necessary for effective management of planned organizational change. Individual and group leadership approaches.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course adapts economic skills and tools to the health care sector. Material includes behavior; cost; insurance; utilization; and economic assessment of public policy issues.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Understanding and analysis of financial and managerial accounting information to enable internal/external users to make informed business decisions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Problem solving and fundamental quantitative methods to formulate and solve problems to support business decision making. Analysis of complex situations and communication of results.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Application of marketing strategies and techniques to health care of organizations. Focus on identifying appropriate client-oriented marketing programs. Prerequisite(s): Graduate level MKTG 525 Minimum Grade of C
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of major financial management concepts and issues involved with current and proposed methods of third party reimbursement of health care providers.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Interpretations and discussions of current developments in management. Topics vary with faculty interest and changes in the field. Emphasis on analysis of current developments.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Economic analysis of managerial decisions, business strategy, government policy, and regulation affecting business organizations.

Students must take three elective courses. You can select from Business or Education elective options or a combination of the two: 

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of college student development theories, processes and problems, with a focus on application.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to research methods in higher education, with a focus on conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in quantitative and qualitative research. Research proposal assignment.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current and emerging technologies in the field of education. Software and accessories will be utilized in a variety of instructional settings.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Key developments in the role and function of higher education in the U. S., with emphasis on student affairs practice.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected educational problems and issues. Socio-cultural perspectives. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Development of instructional products which integrate various digital media. Emphasis on production, visual communication, graphics, authoring environments, and evaluation of instructional software. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair or program director.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Experience with games, simulations, and strategies to facilitate student learning. Emphasis is on development of new (and utilization of existing) games and simulations to strengthen student background knowledge.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course requires an introspective critical reflection of socially constructed identities and the bias that accompanies them.  Unpacking socialization and the inherent biases we all hold, will allow the space for current educators to unpack their own biases and re-think stereotypes. Participants will gain specific instructional strategies to create inclusive learning environments that minimize bias and increase academic performance in students. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Research on and effective methods for using computers in an educational setting and a systematic framework for integrating computers into the curriculum. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to assessment and program evaluation in higher education.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories of human development, learning, motivation, group processes, and culturally relevant pedagogy in relation to the development of productive classroom learning environments for diverse students. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by teacher leaders who plan, implement, and evaluate professional development experiences in content areas. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Teaching and relationship between teaching and learning in the area of P-12. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of teachers who serve as curriculum and instruction leaders in educational settings. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Advisement of college students; the design, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate strategies for individuals and groups.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Major leadership theories and their application to higher education, with emphasis on student affairs programs.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Using social media platforms to extend classroom learning. Emphasis is on interacting with social media resources and applying these platforms in the classroom.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Legal status of students; legal and ethical issues surrounding admissions, financial aid, student records, discipline, and support services.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: College Student Personnel Adm,Higher Ed & Student Affairs. May not be enrolled as the following Levels: Undergraduate

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