General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Monroe College, offered through the King Graduate School , is designed for individuals driven to serve and improve lives. It addresses diverse public health issues such as chronic diseases, environmental hazards, and social inequality. The program focuses on developing skills to collaborate with healthcare agencies and communities, identify resources, and prevent health problems in diverse populations, aiming to mitigate health issues locally and globally.

The Master of Public Health degree is an accredited program. No specific accrediting bodies are named in the provided context.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program offers flexible study options, including fully online and hybrid formats. Students can pursue the degree on a full-time basis. International students on student visas are required to attend three session days per semester in on-campus classes as part of the hybrid model.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH program requires a total of 45 credits. Depending on prior education, some students may be required to take a foundation course in Statistics Foundations. The curriculum includes 24 credits of required core courses covering evidence-based approaches to:

• Public health systems and practice

• Behavioral and social aspects of public health

• Environmental and occupational health

• Health policy and management

• Principles of biostatistics

• Global health

• Principles of epidemiology

Students choose one of three concentrations (18 credits): Health Administration & Leadership, Community Health, or Biostatistics & Epidemiology. All students complete a practice-based internship (3 credits) and a thesis project (or a scholarly project for Biostatistics and Epidemiology students). Students needing additional professional work experience may be required to enroll in a professional experience track involving additional internships; prior learning credits may apply for those with relevant experience.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the MPH program must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education. Application materials include:

• A completed application for admission.

• A 500-word essay describing career goals and reasons for pursuing the master’s degree.

• A current résumé.

• Transcripts from all prior educational institutions attended.

• Two professional letters of recommendation.

Candidates must also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Cost & Financial Aid

Monroe College is committed to making quality education affordable. Detailed information about graduate tuition and fees and manageable payment plans is available. The dedicated financial aid staff works with students to find grants, scholarships, and loans. Employees of over 400 partner organizations may be eligible for a Corporate Partnership Grant, potentially covering up to 20% of tuition costs.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates of the MPH program are prepared for leadership positions in various settings, including local and state health departments, academia, healthcare institutions, public health interest groups, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The program emphasizes real-world learning through at least one supervised internship, allowing students to apply academic theory, explore career options, and build professional networks.

Potential career paths include:

• Health Administration & Leadership: Director of public health, health systems analyst, program manager, director of risk management.

• Community Health: Health education specialist, epidemiologist, HIV/AIDS counselor, director of environmental health, nonprofit coordinator.

• Biostatistics & Epidemiology: Research project manager, surveillance project director, epidemiologist, biostatistician, data management specialist.