MPH Early Acceptance Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The University of Evansville offers an Early Acceptance Program into the Master of Public Health (MPH) specifically designed for undergraduate nursing students. This program allows students to begin MPH graduate coursework during their senior year of the BSN program, enabling them to earn both a BSN and an MPH in a shorter timeframe. The unique BSN-MPH combination equips nurses with competencies in population health, health behavior, epidemiology, and health policy, preparing them for significant roles in the public health workforce. Accreditation information for the MPH program is not specified in the provided HTML context.

Delivery Modes

The program is structured as an accelerated pathway. Students begin taking MPH courses during their final semester of the BSN program and can complete the full MPH degree within one year after BSN matriculation. The accelerated nature implies a full-time commitment for the MPH portion. The context of an early acceptance program for existing University of Evansville nursing majors suggests an on-campus component.

Curriculum Overview

The Master of Public Health program requires a total of 42 credit hours. The curriculum is designed for accelerated completion, with students taking courses during their senior BSN year and over the subsequent summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Key courses in the curriculum include:

• PH-542 Health Systems & Policy (3 credits)

• PH-543 Population-Based Health (3 credits)

• PH-580 Programs, Problems, & Policies (3 credits)

• PH-509 Environmental Health (3 credits)

• PH-515 Health Behavior (3 credits)

• PH-525 Biostatistics (3 credits)

• PH-530 Health Economics (3 credits)

• PH-535 Public Health Law & Ethics (3 credits)

• PH-547 Survey Research Methods (3 credits)

• PH-501 Epidemiology (3 credits)

• PH-540 Strategic Management in Health Programs (3 credits)

The program culminates with PH-590 Integrative Experience (3 credits). Students typically take 15 or 18 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters of the dedicated MPH year.

Admissions Requirements (for Early Acceptance into MPH)

Undergraduate nursing students at the University of Evansville interested in the Early Acceptance Program for the MPH must meet the following general admission requirements for the MPH component:

• Submission of a UE Graduate Program application.

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.

• A Statement of Purpose detailing background, reasons for interest in public health, career goals, and why pursuing the degree at the University of Evansville.

• For international applicants: Proof of English proficiency via TOEFL (minimum score of 71 IBT) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.5).

Application deadlines for the MPH program under this early acceptance pathway are:

• Fall Admission: May 15

• Spring Admission: October 15

MPH applications are accepted during the junior year in the BSN program, and students can apply up to the fall semester of their senior year.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates with both a BSN and an MPH are well-positioned for a variety of roles. Career options include positions such as public health nurse, managed care administrator, director of a public agency, or project specialist. They can focus on community health education, policy development, or work with non-governmental organizations on domestic and international health initiatives. The curriculum includes an Integrative Experience (PH-590), which typically provides an opportunity for practical application of learned concepts.