Health Promotion and Wellness (M.P.H.)
About Our Health Promotion and Wellness Program
Considering a graduate degree in Public Health? Slippery Rock University’s fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with a Health Promotion and Wellness concentration, is CEPH-accredited and designed for both recent graduates and working professionals. With a strong practitioner-based focus, the program prepares students for leadership roles in the field through coursework and a required practicum that builds real-world experience. Graduates gain the skills needed to address public health issues across community, institutional, and societal levels.
Why Get a Health Promotion and Wellness Degree?
- Learn 100% online and get your degree without relocating to Pennsylvania.
- Network with fellow students through engaging group activities.
- Learn from dedicated faculty who are experienced members of the public health field.
- Prepare for key certifications with the skills and knowledge needed to sit for the MCHES and CPH examinations (assuming all other requirements are met).
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
An MPH with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness prepares you for a career in a high-demand field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for health education specialists is projected to grow 17% by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Graduates are equipped to design, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs in diverse settings, including hospitals, corporate wellness programs, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. This degree positions you to become a leader in creating healthier communities and workplaces. This degree prepares you for in-demand roles such as:
- Health Education Specialist
- Corporate Wellness Coordinator
- Community Health Program Manager
- Public Health Educator
- Worksite Wellness Specialist
- Director of Health and Wellness for a non-profit
- Health Coach
- Public Health Policy Analyst
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
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
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.
Resources from SRU
From application tips to academic information and support, we provide the guidance and tools you need to start strong and stay on track. Our resources are here to help you make the most of your SRU experience.
- College of Health Professions | Public Health Sciences Department
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) | Curriculum Guide
- Health Promotion and Wellness (M.P.H.) | Fact Sheet
- Professional Licensure/Certification
- MPH Student Handbook
- MPH Student Practicum Handbook & Guidelines
- Graduate Catalog
- Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions Events
