

The Master of Public Health degree in Public Health is designed to help students develop real-world knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in the public health industry.
The Public Health major comprises the following concentrations:
Students in the M.P.H. degree have the opportunity to complete a dual degree with the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
GRE scores may be waived, as determined by graduate coordinator, using program criteria.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
Public Health and Health Care Systems
Planning and Management to Promote Health
Policy in Public Health
Leadership
Communication
Interprofessional Practice
Systems Thinking
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements | ||
BST 52019 | BIOSTATISTICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 3 |
EHS 52018 | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 3 |
EPI 52017 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY | 3 |
HPM 52016 | PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
HPM 53010 | COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 3 |
PH 61199 | INTEGRATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE | 1 |
SBS 54634 | SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS | 3 |
Major Electives, choose from the following; | 6-12 | |
Biostatistics (BST) Courses (50000 or 60000 level) | ||
Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Courses (50000 or 60000 level) | ||
Epidemiology (EPI) Courses (50000 or 60000 level) | ||
Health Policy and Management (HPM) Courses (50000 or 60000 level) | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Courses (50000 or 60000 level) | ||
Concentrations | ||
Choose from the following: | 18-21 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 46 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements | ||
BST 63012 | SURVIVAL ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 3 |
BST 63013 | EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH | 3 |
BST 63014 | APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA | 3 |
EPI 63016 | PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH | 3 |
EPI 63034 | LONGITUDINAL DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
Culminating Requirement | ||
BST 60192 | APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN BIOSTATISTICS 1 | 3-6 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
It is expected that students enrolled in BST 60192 who does not complete the course in one term will continuously register for BST 60292 each semester, until all requirements have been met. Credit hours for BST 60292 do not apply to the minimum 46 credit hours for the degree.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements | ||
BST 63014 | APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA | 3 |
EPI 63014 | EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHRONIC DISEASES | 3 |
EPI 63015 | EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 3 |
EPI 63016 | PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH | 3 |
Culminating Requirement | ||
EPI 60192 | APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY | 3-6 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
It is expected that students enrolled in EPI 60192 who does not complete the course in one term will continuously register for EPI 60292 each semester, until all requirements have been met. Credit hours for EPI 60292 do not apply to the minimum 46 credit hours for the degree.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements | ||
HPM 63003 | HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS | 3 |
HPM 63004 | PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS | 3 |
HPM 63005 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
HPM 63006 | COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS | 3 |
HPM 63007 | PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION | 3 |
Culminating Requirement | ||
HPM 60192 | APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT | 3-6 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
It is expected that students enrolled in HPM 60192 who does not complete the course in one term will continuously register for HPM 60292 each semester, until all requirements have been met. Credit hours for HPM 60292 do not apply to the minimum 46 credit hours for the degree.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Concentration Requirements | ||
HPM 63007 | PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION | 3 |
SBS 60002 | QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3 |
SBS 60021 | SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE THEORIES | 3 |
SBS 63008 | GRANT WRITING IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3 |
SBS 63030 | SEMINAR IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR SCIENCES | 3 |
Culminating Requirement | ||
SBS 60192 | APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3-6 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
It is expected that students enrolled in SBS 60192 who does not complete the course in one term will continuously register for SBS 60292 each semester, until all requirements have been met. Credit hours for SBS 60292 do not apply to the minimum 46 credit hours for the degree.
The M.P.H. degree in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The Masters of Public Health in Biostatistics program at Kent State University prepares students in the quantitative science of health data collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation.
Graduates of our MPH in Biostatistics program are equipped to use statistical methods to design and analyze health-related surveys and experiments for the purpose of improving health.
Similar to our other four MPH programs, the purpose of our Biostatistics program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue career opportunities in this public health field. The College of Public Health faculty members have a variety of research interests, including the application of biostatistical analysis to better understand critical health problems such as adolescent substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Graduates who have an MPH in Biostatistics are responsible for analyzing the effectiveness of new drugs and interventions, identifying risk factors for disease and developing effective prevention strategies at:
If you are looking for a top-quality Biostatistics program, Kent State is the place to find it. Our College of Public Health is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career that will help you make a difference.
The MPH in Epidemiology program at Kent State University prepares students to analyze the distribution and determinants of disease, disabilities, and death in populations.
Graduates of this program will be able to apply quantitative and qualitative methods to:
Students pursuing their MPH in Epidemiology can take advantage that many College of Public Health faculty focus their research in bio-preparedness, public health surveillance systems, chronic disease, cancer and infectious disease epidemiology.
Career opportunities for graduates who have their MPH in Epidemiology include research positions in universities, medical schools, and pharmaceutical companies; disease prevention specialists in hospitals; and surveillance managers in state and local health departments.
If you want to pursue a career that will help you make a difference, the Kent State College of Public Health is a great place to get started. Choose to earn your degree on-ground or 100% online.
The Masters of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at Kent State University Department of Health Policy and Management trains students to address public health risks and develop effective health services delivery models.
It is an interdisciplinary program that incorporates health services research, health policy analysis, and health care planning and management.
Given the active research of the College’s faculty in identifying service gaps and in developing evidence-based practices and policy analysis, students will emerge with strong skills in health care organization management, alternative models of service financing, and strategies for improving services.
If you are looking for a career that will help you make a difference, the Kent State College of Public Health is a great place to get started. Check out this infographic to gain more insight on "What can you do with an MPH".
The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Social and Behavioral Sciences prepares students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the theoretical basis of health behavior in populations across the life course, as well as how to apply theoretical principles to design, implement and evaluate effective health behavior programs.
The MPH-SBS curriculum consists of a minimum of 46 credit hours organized in four curricular domains:
Typical time to completion for full-time students is two years from the time of admission to completion of coursework and practicum experience.
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