(Code 488-801)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares the next generation of leaders to solve public health challenges, locally and globally, and to improve the health and well-being of diverse populations and communities. This applied, competency-based program develops skills needed for careers in a variety of health-related fields, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry.

The MPH is fully online and courses are offered year round, providing both full and part-time students the opportunity to complete the 42 credit program in two years. The 30 credit required core applies public health principles and practices to real world issues and embeds opportunities to work with public health professionals. Students select 12 credits of multi-disciplinary electives that meet professional interests and goals.

The MPH is a professional practice degree designed for students from any academic or professional background who share our vision: Healthy people.  Healthy populations. Healthy planet.

Students are admitted for fall, spring, and summer terms on a rolling basis (no application deadline).

Requirements for Admission to the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program:

In addition to the Graduate Studies requirements for admission:

1. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or concurrent enrollment in, or graduation from, a post-graduate degree.  Applicants not meeting this academic requirement may be admitted conditionally.
2. Name and contact information (including email) of three academic or professional references.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae.
4. Personal Statement.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Master of Public Health (MPH) Core		30
PH 710	Foundations and Applications of Public Health
PH 715	Environmental and Occupational Health
PH 720	Biostatistics for Population Health
PH 725	Principles of Epidemiology
PH 730	Public Health Policy and Advocacy
PH 735	Public Health Program Planning
PH 740	Public Health Administration
PH 745	Program Evaluation and Research Methodologies
PH 790	Applied Public Health Practice
PH 791	MPH Capstone
Electives		12
PH courses numbered 500 or above
ENPH courses numbered 500 or above
CJ courses numbered 500 or above
Other graduate courses relevant to Public Health may be applied with advisor approval
Total Credits		42

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes: 

• Apply evidence-based approaches to public health.
• Critically assess public health and health care systems.
• Promote public health through program planning.
• Address public health through policy.
• Employ methods of public health leadership and management.
• Communicate effectively to diverse and inter-professional populations.
• Apply systems thinking to public health issue.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Accelerated Program allows qualified undergraduate students to use 15 credits of approved graduate-level courses toward their bachelor’s degree and the MPH. The remaining credits for the MPH can be completed online in as soon as one calendar year.  Please contact the MPH Director for more information.

 Eligibility for Admission to AMP

• Junior standing (minimum of 60 credits completed)
• 3.2 GPA (will consider lower with advisor recommendation)
• Desire and intention to complete MPH
• Completed application

Enrollment in AMP

• Complete up to 15 graduate credits; only 12 credits can be at the 500/600 level. You are required to work with the MPH Director to select and enroll in graduate courses.
• Maintain 3.0 GPA in graduate courses and 3.2 cumulative GPA during AMP.

Terms of AMP

• Because the graduate courses you take during AMP also count toward your bachelor’s degree, graduate credit is generally not transferable to programs outside of UWEC.
• Acceptance into the AMP is not guaranteed acceptance into the MPH.
• Courses are billed at the MPH tuition rate and outside of plateau pricing.
• You may leave the AMP at any time without consequences.

MPH Completion

• Submit graduate application for MPH prior to completing bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate credit will be confirmed upon completion of the first term in the MPH program.
• Remaining credits are billed at the MPH tuition rate and are outside of plateau pricing.

Participation in AMP does not obligate you to complete the MPH.