Master of Public Health (MPH)

Gain the skills to advance your career in public health and protect communities from 21st-century health challenges.
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Walden University’s CEPH-accredited online Master of Public Health (MPH) program includes foundation courses that provide a global perspective on rapidly changing public health issues and breakthroughs.

 

Not sure if an MPH degree is right for you? Public health is a very diverse field which attracts professionals from a wide variety of different educational and career backgrounds, including:

  • Nurses from private practices or hospitals
  • Business managers and statisticians
  • Ecologists and environmental scientists
  • Health educators and journalists

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Next Start Date: May 30, 2022

Transfer Credits: Up to 32 credits

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More about our MPH program

Walden's MPH program can help you gain the knowledge and skills to become a leading public health professional in the public or private sector. Graduates of the program have chosen careers that include:*

  • Health officer
  • Epidemiologist
  • Disease investigator
  • Global health professional
  • Health policy advisor

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

This program explores issues affecting the public health field today by focusing on areas of study such as epidemiology, environmental health, and health policy. As a student, you can gain an understanding of the major social, behavioral, cultural, environmental, and legal and regulatory factors that can affect the health of local and global populations.

Walden's online MPH program features:

  • A strong foundation in the core disciplines of public health.
  • A practice-oriented approach using relevant examples and case studies on the latest public health issues and solutions.
  • Access to scholars and practitioners from government, health, and nonprofit sectors.
  • A practical field experience to apply your new knowledge.

A bachelor's degree or higher is required for entrance into this program. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.

Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials, starting with your application and continuing all the way through your first day of classes.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.

Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.
CEPH LogoThe MPH program at Walden University received the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation in September 2019. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and programs of public health. CEPH accreditation provides assurance that the program has been evaluated and met accepted public health profession standards in practice, research, and service. For a copy of the final self-study document and/or final accreditation report, please contact the School of Health Sciences Dean (adchshealth@mail.waldenu.edu).

Why earn your MPH at Walden?

High-Quality Program

Our CEPH-accredited online MPH program gives you the cutting-edge skills needed to excel in today’s workplace.

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Engaging Field Experience

Gain real-world knowledge as you learn on site from practicing professionals.

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High-Quality Program

Our CEPH-accredited online MPH program gives you the cutting-edge skills needed to excel in today’s workplace.

exceptional-student-services

Engaging Field Experience

Gain real-world knowledge as you learn on site from practicing professionals.

relevant-curriculum

Exceptional Student Support

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

Tira Wallace

"The academic specialist I spoke with really helped clarify my priorities and evaluate what option was best for me."

Tira Wallace | Master of Public Health (MPH) Student

Accreditation:

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Walden University received Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation in September 2019. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and programs of public health. CEPH accreditation provides assurance that the program has been evaluated and met accepted public health profession standards in practice, research, and service. For a copy of the final self-study document and/or final accreditation report, contact the dean of Walden’s School of Health Sciences (adchshealth@mail.waldenu.edu)

Note on Program Accreditation:

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors acted at its September 6, 2019, meeting to accredit the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Walden University for a five-year term. Based on CEPH procedures and the documentation submitted, the program’s initial accreditation date will be recorded as February 3, 2018. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and programs of public health. CEPH accreditation provides assurance that the program has been evaluated and met accepted public health profession standards in practice, research, and service. For a copy of the final self-study document and/or final accreditation report, contact the dean of Walden’s School of Health Sciences (adchshealth@mail.waldenu.edu)

Note on Certification:

The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) offers the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential as a voluntary core credential for public health professionals. Individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and at least five subsequent years of public health work experience will be eligible to take the CPH exam. However, for individuals without these qualifications, a candidate must be an alumni of a school or program of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Walden MPH’s program’s initial CEPH accreditation date was recorded as February 3, 2018.

Students should evaluate all requirements related to national credentialing agencies and exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification. For more information about the CPH credential, visit www.nbphe.org.

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.