General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Texas Woman's University (TWU) is designed to prepare high-quality public health professionals. The program emphasizes integrating knowledge and skills, critiquing research, and appraising leadership and advocacy to improve population health, with a unique focus on rural environments. Key features include integrative learning experiences across 22 competencies in eight domains, a commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and small classes with accessible, knowledgeable, and innovative faculty.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program at TWU is offered in a hybrid format, combining online and in-person (on-campus) classes. This approach provides students with a variety of instructional methods and technologies.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH program requires the completion of 42 semester credit hours (SCH). The curriculum is structured as follows:

• Public Health Core: 18 SCH. Courses include Biostatistics, Social and Behavioral Health, Environmental Health, Applied Research Methods, Epidemiology, and Health Advocacy and Leadership.

• Health Promotion and Behavior in Rural Communities Concentration: 18 SCH.

• Elective: 3 SCH.

• Practicum/Field Experience: 3 SCH. The practicum involves a placement with a public health-related agency, requiring 350 work hours under the guidance of an agency mentor.

See full program requirements in the Graduate Catalog .

Admissions Requirements

All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog. Specific program admission requirements include:

• A baccalaureate degree in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a related field from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 semester credit hours of bachelor's degree coursework.

• For international students, a test of English proficiency or an approved exception.

Application materials to be submitted via email include a Personal Statement Letter (indicating interest in a thesis and preferred faculty mentor if applicable) and a professional resume/curriculum vita. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted directly by recommenders.

Application deadlines are March 1 for Fall and Summer admission, and July 1 for Spring admission. Provisional admission may be considered for applicants who do not meet all minimum requirements.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates of the MPH program are prepared for various career opportunities in public health.

Potential career paths include:

• Epidemiologist

• Health Education Specialist

• Public Health Educator

• Public Health Project Manager

• Public Health Analyst

• Public Health Administrator

The program includes a mandatory practicum, providing practical experience. This involves 350 work hours at a public health-related agency, working directly with an agency mentor.