Public Health: Health Behavior and Health Promotion (MPH)
Degree
MPH
Major Credits
43
Total Credits
43
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Online
Overview
The Public Health: Health Behavior and Health Promotion MPH is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in various public health sectors. This fully online, 43-credit program, prepares students to become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and focuses on the core concepts of public health and health promotion, systems and environmental change, and behavior change strategies.
Program Highlights
- A 100%, asynchronous online program is perfect for working professionals and can be completed any time, from anywhere
- Eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or the Master Certified Health Education Exam (MCHES) (pending additional qualifications) administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
- A comprehensive curriculum, focusing on research methods, grant writing and administration, program planning and evaluation, and more.
- Students are able to tailor projects throughout the curriculum to help them meet their personal and professional goals
- Affordable tuition
- Students from a variety of undergraduate programs are eligible - no health background is required
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.85. Preference is given to students who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A personal statement indicating the purpose and objectives for pursuing an MPH from Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Three letters of recommendation from professors or professional colleagues. A minimum of one letter must be from an academic professor. No personal references are accepted.
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Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member
Public Health: Health Behavior and Health Promotion MPH Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Public Health: Hlth Behavior and Hlth Promotion Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Allied Health and Nursing Contact Graduate Studies