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About this Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Ole Miss is offered both online and on campus.  

The MPH prepares future public health professionals for roles in health policy, research, education, and administration.

  • Students learn to work with diverse populations, and our applied learning experiences ensure MPH graduates are ready to join the workforce to promote health and tackle pressing public health issues.

Students interested in the Master of Public Health at Ole Miss can choose between an online or on-campus program. If you have a busy life already, you may find that the online program is best for you. If you want the Ole Miss on-campus experience, our residential option may be the perfect choice.

  • Our curriculum (online and on campus) prepares graduates for both the Certified in Public Health (CPH) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exams. 
  • 42 credit hours
  • Two concentrations to choose from—community health, epidemiology, or both!
  • Practicum experience in a public health setting
  • Graduate in as little as 18 months

 

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    Program Information

    Program Type

    Master's Program

    Area of Study

    Health and Social Services

    School

    School of Applied Sciences

    Duration

    18 months

    Degree

    Master of Public Health

    Program Location

    Oxford

    Online

    Emphases

    Community Health;
    Epidemiology

    Required Credit Hours

    42

    Program Requirements and Application Process

    The MPH program consists of 42 credit hours and is organized so that students complete a public health core (15 credits), at least one concentration (9 credits), a practicum experience (6 credits), and elective courses (3-12 credits). All courses are 8-week, accelerated courses.

    Public Health Core (15 credits)

    Public Health Practicum (6 credits)

    Community Health Concentration (9 credits)

    Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits)

    Electives (3-12 credits)

    Students without an undergraduate degree in public health must take PH 600: Foundations of Public Health in their first semester as one of their elective courses. Students will have the option to use their elective courses to complete a second MPH concentration or to take courses at the 500+ graduate level within or outside the public health program in their areas of interest. Electives outside the public health program may follow a 16-week semester program delivery.

    Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

    In the last semester of their degree, students will complete a comprehensive exam to satisfy the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) requirement for an integrative learning experience (ILE).

    The MPH program consists of 42 credit hours and is organized so that students complete a public health core (15 credits), at least one concentration (9 credits), a practicum experience (6 credits), and elective courses (3-12 credits). All courses are 8-week, accelerated courses.

    Public Health Core (15 credits)

    Public Health Practicum (6 credits)

    Community Health Concentration (9 credits)

    Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits)

    Electives (3-12 credits)

    Students without an undergraduate degree in public health must take PH 600: Foundations of Public Health in their first semester as one of their elective courses. Students will have the option to use their elective courses to complete a second MPH concentration or to take courses at the 500+ graduate level within or outside the public health program in their areas of interest. Electives outside the public health program may follow a 16-week semester program delivery.

    Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

    In the last semester of their degree, students will complete a comprehensive exam to satisfy the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) requirement for an integrative learning experience (ILE).

    Depending on a student's schedule, they can complete the course requirements for the Master of Public Health in either 18 or 24 months.

    See the links below to get a better idea of the course sequencing. 

    For information concerning the application process to the Master of Public Health, please visit the Graduate School's Apply Now Graduate School Portal.

    What does Public Health look like on the job market?

    82K

    Median income for Disaster Recovery Managers in 2022.

    78K

    Median income for Epidemiologists in 2022.

    100K

    Median income for Health and Safety Engineers in 2022.

    104K

    Median income for Medical and Health Services Managers in 2022.

    What can you do with an MPH degree?

    • Epidemiologist
    • Biostatistician
    • Research Scientist
    • Healthcare Services Administrator
    • Occupational Health and Safety Manager
    • Environmental Health Officer
    • Community Health Worker
    • Health Educator
    • Health Policy Analyst
    • Program Manager

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