Master of Public Health

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Fall, Spring

Completion Time:

21 Months

Credits:

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About Our Master of Public Health Program

Whether you're about to graduate or are a working professional, SRU's 100% online Master of Public Health program is designed to prepare you for leadership positions in a rapidly growing field. With regional job growth for MPH-related occupations projected at 10% by 2030, our practitioner-based curriculum lets you tailor your studies through concentrations in either Health Promotion and Wellness or Environmental and Occupational Health. The program culminates in a required capstone experience that provides applied skills in a real-world setting, ensuring you graduate well-prepared to take key professional certification exams like the Certified in Public Health (CPH) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).

Why Get a Master of Public Health Degree?

Learn 100% online and get your degree without relocating to Pennsylvania.
Focus on your interests with concentrations in Health Promotion and Wellness or Environmental and Occupational Health.
Network with peers and faculty through engaging research and group activities.
Complete the 42-credit program in as little as 21 months as a full-time student.
Learn from dedicated experts who are experienced faculty members in the public health field.
Prepare for certification with the skills and knowledge needed to take the MCHES and CPH examinations.

Hard hat, boots, mask, googles and other public health tools

Accredited. Respected. Proven.

Slippery Rock University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is the gold standard for public health education, which means our curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed and meets the highest national standards for quality. Graduating from a CEPH-accredited program ensures you're eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam and qualifies you for jobs in many federal agencies and state health departments.

Career Outcomes

A Master of Public Health opens the door to a wide range of careers in a rapidly growing sector. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that fields like health education and environmental science will grow much faster than the national average, with strong median salaries. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various sectors, including government agencies like the CDC, EPA, and OSHA, as well as state and local health departments, non-profits, and private industry. Whether you focus on health promotion or environmental health, an MPH equips you with the skills to make a real-world impact on community well-being. Common career paths for MPH graduates include:

Public Health Educator
Environmental Health Scientist
Community Health Worker
Industrial Hygienist
Health Scientist / Research Associate
Air Pollution Analyst
Health and Safety Official
Disaster Management Specialist
Health Coach or Program Specialist
Faculty Member / Teacher

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Joseph Robare
Public Health
724.738.2943
joseph.robare@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better, prior to submission of application
Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts
A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in an undergraduate major
Previous completion of a statistics course and either one social science or one natural science course
Personal statement indicating career goals and personal philosophy related to interest in Public Health
One electronic recommendation form that addresses the applicant’s capacity for graduate level work

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)