Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

Program Overview

The Spring Hill College online public health program prepares students to pursue careers founded on altruism focused on improving the health of others at both local and global levels. Students of this program graduate equipped with the skills and expertise needed to address today’s critical public health issues. 

Employing public health principles is essential in protecting and promoting health on the individual, community, and societal levels. The online MPH program at Spring Hill College prepares students to positively impact their communities and society by providing essential public health education, preparing students to address real-world health issues, and strengthening the U.S. public health infrastructure. 

Program Outcomes

Throughout this program, you’ll learn to be a responsible, knowledgeable leader in the field of public health. The practical skills you’ll gain will enable you to help educate communities about vital health information and effectively communicate complex ideas, assisting individuals in making informed, educated decisions about their health. You will learn how to appropriately structure health messaging for various health issues to meet the needs of specific populations and ultimately lead to better health outcomes. 

You will also learn how to partner with other organizations to achieve strategic goals and approach various health issues in an interdisciplinary way. In addition to completing courses in public health, you will study ethics, statistical methods, health behaviors, health policy, research methods, health communication, and more. 

After completing the program, you will be able to: 

• Educate current and future leaders in public health practice and policy by emphasizing critical thinking in an interdisciplinary environment. 
• Engage in collaborations and partnerships to identify critical health issues, develop strategies to address these issues and disseminate effective, evidence-based public health practices. 
• Stay abreast of current public health research, evidence-based guidelines, and evolving strategies. 
• Use targeted, needs-based approaches to address health issues in a variety of settings and populations, and adapt these accordingly. 

Skills Acquired 

• Health Care Management 
• Health Communications 
• Critical Thinking 

Career Outlook

Meet the Need for Public Health Professionals 

Public health is one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. However, it is also critically lacking all over the country—an issue that has increased as a significant concern in recent years. There is a constant, unanswered demand for talented, trained public health professionals in a broad range of areas in the U.S. Just a snapshot of examples include the expectation that the field of epidemiology will grow by 26% by 2031, and there are about 16,100 openings for health education specialists and community health workers each year on average.

Our online program will prepare you with the skills and expertise necessary to fulfill these and other critical public health needs and become a leader who is well-equipped to work for positive change. 

Admissions Requirements

• Degree and Minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4 point scale 
• Transcripts Official transcripts from every college-level institution attended 
• Official GMAT/GRE Score Standardized test scores are not required for admission, but if cumulative GPA is below the 3.0 minimum, scores from a GRE taken in the last five years may be submitted for possible conditional admission. 
• Additional Requirements Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references, resume/curriculum vitae and statement of purpose and objectives 

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International Students 

Spring Hill College welcomes international applicants for graduate programs, but they are required to provide specific documentation: 

Course Evaluation	An official copy of a course-by-course evaluation of credentials earned outside the U.S. by an approved evaluation service like the World Education Service.
English Proficiency	English proficiency An official copy of an English proficiency test score report indicating an acceptable score.

Transfer Credits 

Up to nine credit hours can be transferred with grades of B- or better. The courses must be similar to courses offered in the Spring Hill College online MPH program. Transfer credits must be approved by the program director. 

When to Apply 

Apply now to earn your Master of Public Health degree from Spring Hill College. Our flexible, fully online program will give you the experience you need, regardless of your schedule. Call 1 (855) 557-1557 to learn more.