Secondary STEM Education/Initial Licensure

Public Health professionals conduct research, educate and engage with communities to promote the health of populations. The graduate program in public health emphasizes experiential learning coupled with sound science based training. Particular strengths of our department include, family and community health, health statistics, epidemiology, women's health issues, global health and health disparities. Graduate degrees offered in the department include a nationally accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) degree that may be obtained on the West Lafayette campus, fully online or a hybrid of the two as well as research-based Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Public Health. Graduates of the MPH degree are in high demand for employment in a variety of nonprofit, private, University, healthcare and government settings. The MPH also pairs well with other clinical and research degrees. An expedited process is available for a pursuing dual degrees (MS/MA/PhD + MPH). MS and PhD graduates are well-equipped to take on roles in research, higher education and administration.

• Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
• Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
• Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
• English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

For all applicants:

• Create an Application Account to start your application.

• Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)

• Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).

• Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.

• Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.

• Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

• Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

• Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.

• Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

• Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

• Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

• Log in to your Online Application Account.

• If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, Check Your Application Status for each graduate program

• Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.