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Make a Positive Impact in Your Community as a Public Health Leader

The University of New HavenÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s online Master of Public Health combines fundamental public health topics with opportunities to pursue focused coursework in global health, health education and promotion, and health informatics.

Our programÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s mission is to prevent disease, promote health, achieve health equity, and protect the well-being of all populations through education, research, and service. We achieve this goal through an emphasis on leadership, advocacy, and communication. Students learn from faculty trained at world-class institutions who are experts in their fields.

The online MPH degree is one of the only programs of its kind in the nation that are STEM-designated, so students gain relevant skill sets for todayÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s workplace and the technical expertise employers want.

• Program Vision

  Our MPH is one of the most innovative in the United States because it features:

  • Elective courses that enhance and expand the learning experiences in relation to student interests in public health
  • A program-wide focus on preparing to lead and collaborate with others in organized community efforts across a variety of settings, focusing on disease prevention and health promotion among vulnerable populations
  • Opportunities to develop the skills needed to build successful careers, including counseling, resume writing, interview training, and collaboration with faculty and alumni mentors
  • Real-world experiences that harness cultural competence and promotion of diversity of thought, culture, gender, and ethnicity
  • Internationally recognized public health thought leaders and practitioners
• Who Should Consider an MPH Degree?

  The MPH is one of the most sought-after degrees in health care today. Individuals who should consider enrolling in the University of New HavenÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s MPH program include:

  • Individuals from any background who are planning to pursue a career in public health
  • Recent college graduates interested in a career in public health or preventative medicine
  • Physicians, nurses, dental hygienists, nutritionists, dietitians, dentists, veterinarians, or other clinicians pursuing managerial or administrative roles and responsibilities in public health or the health sector
  • Healthcare professionals, managers, or administrators seeking formal training and education in preparation for advanced careers in public health
• Program Competencies

  Our MPH delivers five competencies, all of which align with those established by the public health education accrediting body ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ” the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). Developing these competencies will prepare you to sit for the Certified in Public Health exam, which is offered through the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).

  • Evidence-based approaches to public health
  • Public health and healthcare systems
  • Policy in public health
  • Planning and management to promote health
  • Leadership, communication, and inter-professional practice
• Admissions Standards

  The MPH Program reviews applications holistically, considering a wide range of factors including previous GPA, work experience, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Most students who matriculate to the MPH Program have undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher.

  Admissions Criteria and Application Materials

  No GRE or GMAT score is required to apply to the MPH Program.

  • 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • 1-2 page statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic references only)
  • Current resume or CV
  • Current TOEFL or other language exam score (if non-native English speaker)