General MPH Program

Program Highlights

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Masters in Public Health (MPH) program is specifically designed to provide flexibility for busy working professionals and current students. Key highlights include:

• Ability to earn an MPH in as little as 24 months.

• Comprehensive curriculum accessible 24/7 via a dynamic web-based distance education platform.

• Competency-based learning delivered in an interactive online environment, combining multiple methods of instruction.

• An expert team of faculty with deep Public Health experience.

• A program developed to be flexible and responsive to students’ needs and the evolving demands of healthcare education.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program is completed entirely online, utilizing a dynamic web-based distance education platform. Learning involves both synchronous and asynchronous interactions with faculty and peers, offering a flexible educational experience.

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum is structured with classes that are 8 weeks in length, allowing for completion of the MPH degree in 24 months. The curriculum is designed to be responsive to new challenges and evolving demands by readily developing and adding new curricular pieces. For detailed curriculum information, please refer to the MPH Curriculum page .

Watch a 1-minute video about the program: LECOM MPH Program Video .

View the MPH Brochure: MPH Brochure .

Admissions Requirements

Applications for the MPH program must be submitted no later than May 31st. For comprehensive entrance requirements, please visit the MPH Entrance Requirements page .

For questions, contact admissions at [email protected] (please include 'Masters in Public Health' in the subject line).

Career & Practical Experience

The LECOM School of Health Services Administration (SHSA) programs, including the MPH, aim to provide students with indispensable knowledge, leadership, and communication skills. Graduates are prepared to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health service organizations such as:

• Hospitals

• Health care facilities

• Public health care organizations

• Pharmacies

• Private practice groups

• Senior living centers

The knowledge gained is vital for understanding, planning, and implementing sound fiscal policy, strategic planning, industry compliance, ethics, and responsible governance.