General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at California Baptist University (CBU) is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health. The program is designed to equip graduates with the expertise to meet the many exciting challenges in protecting the public’s health today and in the future.

CBU's Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Select students may also have the opportunity to join the Eta Sigma Gamma Honorary Society, a national professional honorary society in health education.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program at CBU is structured to accommodate working professionals. Courses typically take place in the evenings and meet only twice weekly, allowing students to be engaged in practice, research, and service opportunities during the day. This format indicates an on-campus delivery designed for students who may be working.

Curriculum Overview

The comprehensive curriculum requires the completion of 48 units. Students attain depth and breadth of expertise in the five core areas of public health knowledge, learning how to improve access to health care, control infectious disease, and reduce environmental hazards, violence, substance abuse, and injury.

Key courses include HSC 502: Environmental and Occupational Health, HSC 516: Public Health Promotion and Disease Intervention, and HSC 570: Outbreak and Emergency Preparation and Response.

A significant component of the program involves practical experience. Students are required to complete an internship, with unique opportunities to fulfill this requirement abroad through the College of Health Science’s Global Health Engagement program, which includes a 3-week practicum. Students may also gain practical experience by serving as graduate teaching assistants or research assistants.

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students should note the application deadlines for Fall admission: the priority deadline is May 15, and the standard deadline is August 1.

Detailed information on application components, prerequisites, and other requirements can be found on the CBU application requirements page .

Cost & Financial Aid

The cost per unit for the MPH program is $773, plus additional fees. This rate is based on the current academic year and is subject to change.

With a total of 48 units required for graduation, the estimated base tuition for the entire program is $37,104 (48 units x $773/unit), excluding fees.

For a comprehensive breakdown of all costs, including tuition, additional fees, and the overall cost of attendance, prospective students should consult the official CBU Tuition and Fee Rates PDF .

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates of CBU's Master of Public Health program are well-prepared for a diverse range of careers in the public health industry. The program emphasizes practical experience through internships, which can be undertaken locally or internationally, and opportunities as graduate teaching or research assistants.

Potential career paths for MPH graduates include, but are not limited to:

• Public Health Program Coordinator

• Communicable Disease Specialist

• Preparedness Program Manager

• Research Analyst

• Health Policy Analyst

• Epidemiologist

• Healthcare Administrator

• Health Education Specialist

• Environmental Scientist