Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University
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    Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University

    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Kent
    University Rank:#1001
    Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University

    International students can study the Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University at its main campus in Kent , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 25, 2027.

    About Master of Public Health - M.P.H.

    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:

    • The Biostatistics concentration prepares students in the quantitative science of health data collection, storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation. Graduates are equipped to use statistical methods to design and analyze health-related surveys and experiments for improving health. The college's faculty research interests include applying biostatistical analysis to understand critical health problems. Graduates in biostatistics are in demand at hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, state and local health departments, federal health agencies and biotechnology companies to analyze the effectiveness of new drugs and interventions, identify risk factors for disease and develop effective prevention strategies.
    • The Epidemiology concentration prepares students to analyze the distribution and determinants of disease, disabilities and death in populations. Graduates are able to apply quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate disease outbreaks, determine causal relationships between environmental and biological factors, and conduct studies to project health trends in populations. Students benefit from public health faculty research agendas in bio-preparedness, public health surveillance systems, chronic disease, cancer and infectious disease epidemiology. Career opportunities for graduates include research positions in universities, medical schools and pharmaceutical companies; disease prevention specialists in hospitals; and surveillance managers in state and local health departments.
    • The Health Policy and Management concentration prepares students to address public health risks and develop effective health services delivery models. This concentration 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 emerge with strong skills in health services management, alternative models of service financing and strategies for improving services. Career opportunities for graduates include administrative and management positions in hospitals, clinics, state and local health departments, nursing homes and mental health facilities; policy analyst positions in health planning organizations and governmental agencies; and planning and management positions in health maintenance organizations and health insurance companies.
    • The Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to improve health in populations across the life course. Students learn to apply theoretical principles to design, implement and evaluate effective programs that include behavioral and environmental approaches. Graduates are able to design and evaluate public health interventions intended to improve health for families, workplaces, communities and other settings. The active research of the college's faculty—particularly in the areas of childhood obesity, violence and injury prevention, substance abuse prevention and chronic disease prevention—provides students the opportunity to work on large-scale externally funded prevention research. Students are prepared for careers in health promotion; program design and evaluation; and prevention program development for state and local health departments, workplace health promotion programs, hospitals, international health agencies, mental health centers and non-profit organizations.

    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.

     

    Accreditation

    The M.P.H. degree in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Explain public health history, philosophy and values
    2. Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services
    3. Explain the role of quantitative and qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population's health
    4. List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or program
    5. Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including health promotion, screening, etc.
    6. Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
    7. Explain effects of environmental factors on a population's health
    8. Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population's health
    9. Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population's health
    10. Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities
    11. Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease
    12. Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (eg, One Health)
    13. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice
    14. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
    15. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate
    16. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
    17. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
    18. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels
    19. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities' health
    20. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs
    21. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention
    22. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
    23. Select methods to evaluate public health programs
    24. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
    25. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
    26. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
    27. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
    28. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
    29. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges
    30. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
    31. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
    32. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
    33. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams
    34. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for unconditional admission
    • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
    • Official transcript(s)
    • GRE scores or other standardized graduate admission exam (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT or PCAT)1
    • Goal statement
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
      • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score - paper-based version
      • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT - Internet-based version
      • Minimum 77 MELAB score
      • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
      • Minimum 58 PTE score
      • Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

    For more information about graduate admission, please visit the Graduate Studies website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education's admission website.

    1

    GRE scores may be waived, as determined by graduate coordinator, using program criteria.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Explain public health history, philosophy and values
    2. Identify the core functions of public health and the 10 Essential Services
    3. Explain the role of quantitative and qualitative methods and sciences in describing and assessing a population's health
    4. List major causes and trends of morbidity and mortality in the US or other community relevant to the school or program
    5. Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including health promotion, screening, etc.
    6. Explain the critical importance of evidence in advancing public health knowledge
    7. Explain effects of environmental factors on a population's health
    8. Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population's health
    9. Explain behavioral and psychological factors that affect a population's health
    10. Explain the social, political and economic determinants of health and how they contribute to population health and health inequities
    11. Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease
    12. Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (eg, One Health)
    13. Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice
    14. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context
    15. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming and software, as appropriate
    16. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice
    17. Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
    18. Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels
    19. Assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities' health
    20. Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs
    21. Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention
    22. Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
    23. Select methods to evaluate public health programs
    24. Discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
    25. Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
    26. Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
    27. Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
    28. Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making
    29. Apply negotiation and mediation skills to address organizational or community challenges
    30. Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
    31. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
    32. Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
    33. Perform effectively on interprofessional teams
    34. Apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Submitting your English test score

    When applying as an undergraduate or graduate student to Kent State, there are a variety of ways to submit your score depending on which type of test you took.

    • Students should request that ETS send official TOEFL scores directly to Kent (institution code: 1367).
    • An IELTS or PTE report needs to be uploaded as a scanned PDF into our online application system..

    All English scores will be verified for authenticity. Students with fraudulent documents will result in denial of admission or immediate dismissal.

    Proficiency Waivers

    Depending on your educational background, you may be eligible for an English language proficiency waiver, meaning you do not need to take a language exam. See our country list and related requirements.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University

    1 Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time international student. Program and special course fees are additional.

    2 Based on a standard double room and basic board plan. Other room types and board plans at different prices are available.

    3 Based on the Student Health Insurance premium for one year. The United States does not have universal health care. For this reason, the university requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.  Total is based on an estimated cost of the required books/supplies for each term and is subject to change each fall.

    All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee.  The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Master of Public Health - M.P.H. at Kent State University

    Follow the steps below to become part of the Kent State community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us any time.

    Submit an Online Application and Fee
    Prepare Application Documents to Upload as You Apply
    • Passport biographical page.
    • English Language Proficiency official results report for IELTS, PTE or MELAB. TOEFL score should be submitted officially through ETS (Institution Code 1367).
    • College transcript/detailed marksheets (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • College Graduation Certificate/Diploma if already issued (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • GRE/GMAT or other standardized tests if required (submit official test report through test center).
    • Graduate assistantship application (if applicable).
      • Assistantship application.
      • Graduate assistantship applicants may need to meet earlier deadlines. Please check with department for deadlines. 
    • Additional documents if required. *Review requirements from individual department or school.
    • Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational expenses.*
    • Kent State University Financial Information Worksheet.*
      • *Financial documents are only required after acceptance. 
    Upload All Required Documents to the Online Application System

    For faster processing, all the documents should be uploaded in the online application system to complete the application.

    Check Your Application Status
    Apply for Immigration Documents (I-20)
    Transfer Your SEVIS record (If Applicable)

    If you are an F-1 student transferring from a school in the United States, please review the Transfer In Guide regarding your SEVIS record transfer. F-1 students must transfer their SEVIS record in order to maintain their F-1 status.

    Provide Final and Official Documents After Arrival

    For admissions purposes, we accept scanned documents of international credentials and scanned copies of official U.S. transcripts. When an applicant is admitted, his/her final and official transcripts and diploma should be brought to the International Admissions Office for verification. This should be done within the first semester (or the first module for ESL students). Otherwise, the student's account will be put on HOLD.

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