General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Indianapolis offers several key advantages:

• Fully online program delivery, allowing students to balance work and other responsibilities.

• Occasional online, synchronous sessions for valuable interaction and networking with peers and faculty.

• An applied, professional focus rather than research-based, emphasizing hands-on learning opportunities within the student's own community.

• A unique concentration in health disparities, making it one of the few programs nationwide with this specific focus and the only one in the Midwest.

• Curriculum centered on core public health values of community collaboration and social justice, combining academic knowledge with community-based projects.

The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Further details can be found in the CEPH Accreditation Report .

Delivery Modes

The UIndy MPH program is delivered 100% online, designed to be accessible to students regardless of their location. While primarily asynchronous, the program includes occasional synchronous online sessions to facilitate engagement.

Students can typically complete the program in two years on a full-time basis. For those requiring more flexibility, alternative schedules for three- or four-year part-time completion are available.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH is a 42-credit hour program. Its curriculum is uniquely designed with a concentration in health disparities and aims to equip students with essential skills for improving population health, including:

• Program planning, monitoring, and evaluation

• Grant writing

• Culturally competent communication

• Advocacy

• Leadership for public health improvement

The program integrates academic preparation in current public health knowledge with planned, community-based projects embedded throughout the coursework.

A significant component is the Professional Practice Experience and a related Capstone project. This provides students an opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in an intensive field-based practicum. These experiences can often be completed in or near the students' own communities, with flexible scheduling options for working professionals. More details about the curriculum can be found on the Curriculum and Classes page .

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students can find detailed admission requirements and information about the application process on the Admission Requirements page .

The program admits new cohorts for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall start: August 1

• Spring start: December 15

• Summer start: April 15

Individuals unsure about committing to the full program can 'test drive' the MPH by enrolling in up to two courses as a non-degree seeking student. For more information, contact the College of Health Sciences Admissions Counselors at [email protected] . To apply, visit the UIndy application portal .

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program prepares graduates for careers in the expansive and growing field of public health. Employment for health education specialists, for example, is projected to grow significantly due to efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Graduates can pursue a variety of roles in diverse settings such as healthcare, government, non-profits, and private industry. Potential job titles include:

• Global Immunization Specialist

• Public Health Supervisor

• Epidemiologist

• Director of Quality Improvement

• Project Manager

• Director of Grant Programs

• Program Manager or Director

• Health Program Officer

• Health Promotion Coordinator

The curriculum's emphasis on practical application is highlighted by the Professional Practice Experience and Capstone project, where students engage in intensive field-based work, often within their local communities, applying public health competencies to real-world challenges.