The Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the field of public health, which is defined by the Institute of Medicine in The Future of Public Health (1998) as "what we, as a society, do collectively to assure the conditions for people to be healthy." The program specifically focuses on the "conditions" that relate to the medical and social determinants of health that play a critical role in helath care disparities: physical and social environment, biology and genetics, human behavior, and access to quality care. The Master of Public Health consists of 43 credit hours. All students complete 34 hours of Core Courses and complete 9 hours in one of two possible areas of concentration: Health Policy and Ethics or  Public Health Services Administration.

To maximize access to geographically-remote and working student populations, course content is offered online with no required residency and with the majority of course offerings in a fully asynchronous manner. Each course will be offered as an eight-week module. Since the program will target working professionals, it is anticipated that most students will be part-time and take only one course per eight-week term. Students who take one course each term will complete the program in about two-and-a-half years. Near the end of their coursework, students will tailor a Practice Experience to apply to the knowledge and skills acquired through core courses and elective/area of concentration under the supervision of a qualified preceptor who is a public health professional. The Capstone course will allow students to integrate insights gained and competencies acquired throughout the program.

Please note: The application for this program is available here.

Type of Degree: MS

Duration: If a student takes one online course per 8-week session, s/he will complete the program in about two and a half years.

Number of Credits Required: 43 credit hours

Cost: $850 per credit hour, plus fees

Stipend/Fellowship: No

Program Start: January 2013

Application Deadline: December 17, 2012

Admissions Requirements:
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) program in Public Health must have a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants who do not hold a post-baccalaureate degree must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Application: a completed application form and non-refundable application fee.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Submit a curriculum vitae including relevant education and any employment history, certifications and licensures, teach and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliates, professional association, experience and background in health, public health or health care.
3. Essay: In a total of two pages or less, please respond to the following two questions.
   a.      Describe how your personal qualities, accomplishments, academic background and professional experience will contribute to your success in the Creighton MPH program.
   b.      Explain how successful completion of this program will assist you in achieving your professional goals.
4. Recommendation Forms: Three recommendation forms are required., to be completed and submitted by persons other than family members who are capable of assessing an applicantt's performance in an academic work setting.
5. Transcripts: Official transcripts must be submitted from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. 
6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): All applicants who do not hold a post-baccalaureate degree must submit an official score report on the Graduate Record Examination or show evidence of success in graduate-level course work through successful completion of at least two Master of Public Health core graduate level courses.. While the GRE is generally the preferred exam for admission to the program, scores from other post-baccalaureate entrance exams will be accepted, including the MCAT, GMAT, LSAT and MAT.
7. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): All international applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (213 CBT/550 PBT). International applicants who received their baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Africa (English-speaking only) are not required to submit a TOEFL score report.

Documents for this online program must be sent to:

Creighton Online Admissions Office
1415 West 22nd Street
Suite 400
Oakbrook, IL 60523