General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn is a STEM-designated program. Core Master of Public Health STEM courses include biostatistics, epidemiology, infectious disease, and environmental health. Public Health is defined as the science of protecting and improving the health of populations, communities, and the environment.

The program's mission is to improve public health systems, infrastructure, and workforce to reduce health disparities in New York City and the wider national and global community by educating the next generation of leaders in public health research and practice. Its vision is for LIU MPH graduates to be the public health workforce candidates of choice for designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to improve Brooklyn’s health status. The program emphasizes strong working relations with local community organizations and governmental agencies.

Faculty members are described as world leaders in research, particularly in fields like environmental health, reproductive and maternal health, and climate and health. The program is designed to meet a growing demand for skilled general Public Health professionals.

Accreditation: No specific accreditation for the MPH program (e.g., CEPH) is mentioned in the provided information.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program is delivered on the LIU Brooklyn campus.

Students can pursue the program on a full-time basis (at least 9 credits per semester) or part-time (6 credits per semester).

An accelerated program option is available for practicing U.S. physicians (MDs) or recently graduated medical students from U.S. institutions, allowing completion in 12-18 months.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH program requires the completion of 42 credits. The curriculum is structured around core public health disciplines, elective courses, and a culminating capstone experience. All requirements for the MPH degree must be completed within six years from the date of initial enrollment.

Core coursework (30 credits) typically includes:

• MPH 600 Foundations of Public Health and Health Services Management

• MPH 610 Principles of Epidemiology

• MPH 615 Principles of Applied Biostatistics

• MPH 620 Social & Behavioral Sciences in Public Health

• MPH 625 Environmental Health Issues in Public Health

• MPH 735 Research and Evaluation Methods

• MPH 745 Organizing and Educating for Health

• MPH 740 Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

• MPH 750 Public Health Policy, Advocacy and Leadership

• MPH 755 Health Communications Issues and Strategies

• MPH 530 Global Public Health Challenges or MPH 575 (alternative not specified)

Students complete 6 credits of elective courses. An example elective is MPH 650 Study Abroad.

The program culminates in a 6-credit capstone experience, consisting of the Public Health Capstone Seminar (MPH 798) and the Public Health Field Practicum (MPH 799).

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the MPH program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Application components include:

• Completed online application to LIU Brooklyn via My LIU or the Apply Now link.

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Degrees from institutions outside the U.S. or Canada require evaluation.

• A personal statement (maximum three pages, typed, double-spaced) including an autobiography and an explanation of interest in public health and the LIU MPH program (see personal statement form ).

• At least two current letters of reference on agency/institutional letterhead, commenting on academic background/achievements, potential, and volunteer or paid community/health-related experience (see reference form ).

• A current resume, highlighting any health, public health, medical, or community work experience, studies, or training.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test requirement is suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but applicants who have taken the GRE are encouraged to submit their scores.

International applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or if English is not their native language, must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam or accepted equivalent tests.

Recommended application submission dates are November 15 for Spring admission and June 15 for Fall admission. The program offers rolling admissions.

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program prepares graduates for diverse and rewarding career opportunities as public health leaders, researchers, practitioners, and managers in New York City and beyond.

Graduates are hired by leading public health agencies (e.g., NY Board of Public Health, CDC), Fortune 500 companies, and work to improve public health through infrastructure, environment, and lifestyle changes, using health education, advocacy, and communications. They are trained to design, implement, and evaluate systems and strategies to improve population health and reduce health disparities.

A key component of practical experience is the Public Health Field Practicum (MPH 799), part of the 6-credit capstone experience, which provides hands-on engagement in a public health setting.