Online Health Promotion Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master in Public Health program is designed to help graduates meet the challenges in the expansion of health issues in the nation as well as globally. From environmental health concerns, emerging and re-emerging diseases, socio-political factors affecting both our nation‛s health and health globally, to the evolving state of our current health care system, the Master of Public Health degree prepares students to take a leadership role or become subject area experts in the field of public health.

For those working directly in the health field, professionals with a Master in Public Health degree may hold positions of responsibility in a variety of settings including health care facilities, county and state health departments, social service agencies, health policy and planning organizations, universities, non-governmental organizations, international health organizations, community-based health education organizations, health promotion settings, and health care companies. Many professionals find their current career intersects with public health concerns, and earning a second degree may allow you to become a public health subject matter expert within your field. Examples include nurses working in the area of public health, attorneys working with public health organizations, journalists reporting and working on public health issues, or individuals taking on leadership roles with non-profit organizations.

In the Master in Public Health program, students will study theories, concepts, and principles of public health and as well as their application. The MPH is a generalist program and enveloped around national public health curriculum standards, using a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes psychological, behavioral, and social factors influencing population-based health disparities; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; environmental public health concepts; public health administration systems and processes; and economic factors. This degree prepares students for an expanding range of professional opportunities and roles in public health and medicine. The Master in Public Health program culminates with a practicum and capstone project that students are able to design to best fit their area of specific interest.

For those currently in the nursing field and seeking a degree in public health, please also review the Master in Science in Nursing: Emphasis in Public Health Degree.

This program is designed for nurses interested in disease prevention and community health who are seeking a career where they are involved in the coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health programs and services.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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Idaho State University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is unique to the state of Idaho. It is the only MPH program in Idaho that is accredited by the Council for Public Health (CEPH).

The goal of public health is to improve the health of populations through the planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and disease-prevention programs. Public health professionals design intervention programs by using a combination of health education and related organizational, economic, legislative, and environmental support to enhance the probability of creating a healthier populace.

Focusing on community health emphasis courses include an acquisition of requisite public health knowledge and skills in the areas of epidemiology, biostatistics, health care ethics, health organization and policy, health program planning and evaluation, health marketing, health education promotion, research methodology and environmental health.

This program is designed to meet the needs of working individuals; classes are offered at night and online. MPH classes are offered in Pocatello and Boise through distance learning.

Entry Requirements

A baccalaureate degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited in the United States or its equivalent from a school in another country.

Score an average of at least 40th percentile when considering both quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE general test but not lower than the 20th percentile in either section.

Two years of experience working in the health field is preferred for admission. A B.S. or B.A. degree in health or a health-related discipline may substitute for working experience. Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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International students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States and whose native language is not English, normally must achieve satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Satisfactory TOEFL requirements for Classified admission are: (1) Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section of the iBT (graduate assistants who teach courses must score 23 or above on the Speaking Section); or (2 ) Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the Computer-based test; or (3) Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the Paper-based test. Information about the TOEFL, including test dates and locations in international countries, can be obtained from Educational Testing Service (ETS) at www.ets.org. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Graduate assistants who teach courses must score 6.5 or above on the speaking test component. An international student may also meet the English language proficiency requirement by achieving a Level 112 from an ELS Language Center.

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The Educational Leadership Department at Indiana State University offers the master of science (M.S.) in student affairs and higher education (SAHE) to provide professional training for entry positions in the student affairs field at university, college, and two-year post-secondary levels.

1. The SAHE Master Degree Program includes 39 credit hours.

2. The program includes a focus on areas of performance, including residence halls, student development, management, admissions, financial aid, student activities, student health promotion, career development, non-traditional student populations, and other areas.

3. The curriculum includes significant supervised practice coursework and blends class-based, practicum-based, and independent learning experiences.

4. The program can be completed in 2 years of on-campus study or 3 years using online education curriculum.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution)

2. Have earned one of the following:

- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

- An approved assistantship (on-campus applicants only)

- Experience in an approved area of student affairs or higher education (online education applicants only) *

3. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

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Designed specifically for individuals with undergraduate degrees in health science, dietetics, or a related area, the applied nutrition master's degree offers an opportunity to build upon this existing clinical knowledge. The online version of the program makes it easier for students already working in various health fields to continue to meet their professional commitments even as they improve their knowledge and skills.

Like its on-campus counterpart, the online Master's in Applied Nutrition program is led by real-world practitioners, including dietitians, an exercise scientist, and a clinical psychologist. Together they provide a solid grounding in nutrition, metabolism, disease prevention, health promotion, and clinical behavior. The core nutrition courses are complemented by the College’s renowned nutrition practicum, which allows students to work directly with registered dietitians, fitness specialists, and other health professionals.

The program also lets students choose from four degree specializations: Obesity and Eating Disorders, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Fitness, and Business and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition. Graduates will emerge with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of nutrition.

Students in this highly focused degree program will increase their knowledge and aptitude in the following ways:

- Applying theories and research about nutrition in real-world situations

- Examining the metabolism, physiological actions, and the interrelationships of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

- Exploring the application of nutrition principles to the treatment and prevention of diseases

- Studying a range of techniques and methods used in nutritional research

- Investigating theories and programs designed to facilitate healthy behaviors

- Recognizing the complex factors that influence nutritional practices and results

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

Official undergraduate degree documentation

Applicants must have completed the following:

Two courses in chemistry
Two courses in biology
Anatomy & Physiology I & II
General nutrition (or related) course

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Professional Studies prepares graduates with core competencies necessary for successful careers in for-profit business. Combined with solid training in communication and writing skills, these competencies include basic understandings of economics, finance, statistics, decision sciences, management and marketing. Beyond these core competencies, students receive training in one of seven areas of specialization: Advertising, Allied Health Leadership, Economic Development, Financial Administration, Health Promotion, or Office Administration. (Only Advertising, Economic Development, Financial Administration, and Office Administration available online). Similar to other majors within the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree program, the BIS in Applied Professional Studies is intended for those interested in obtaining a highly relevant and practical degree that provides advancement opportunities in their current employment, and for those who are starting or interested in changing their professional careers. The program of study for the BIS in Applied Professional Studies consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (21 hours), Track Requirements (15 hours), 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree, and Electives (10 hours).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

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