Public Health - Ph.D. at Kent State University
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    Public Health - Ph.D. at Kent State University

    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Kent
    University Rank:#1001
    Public Health - Ph.D. at Kent State University

    The Public Health - Ph.D. is a PhD degree offered by Kent State University at its main campus in Kent , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 25, 2027.

    About Public Health - Ph.D.

    The Ph.D. degree in Public Health bridges public safety and health career pathways to address a nationwide shortage of public health workers.

    The Public Health major comprises the following concentrations:

    • The Epidemiology concentration prepares students to examine the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations. Graduates are able to apply quantitative and qualitative methods to examine critical and/or emerging health issues, gain advanced ability to conduct large studies and analyze data sets in order to project health trends in populations of interest. Students in this concentration benefit from active faculty research agendas in biopreparedness, public health surveillance systems, chronic disease, cancer and infectious disease epidemiology.
    • The Health Policy and Management concentration prepares students to design and implement studies and use advanced research methods to examine critical and emerging health issues. The heart of the concentration is a focus on interdisciplinary skills to meet the rapidly changing health needs of communities. Students benefit from active faculty research agendas in health systems research, occupational health and safety, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, access to health care, health literacy, substance abuse prevention and community-based programming.
    • The Prevention Science concentration is an interdisciplinary program aimed at promoting healthy behaviors in populations across the life course. Graduates are prepared to design and evaluate public health interventions and have expertise in a variety of theoretical and substantive perspectives for conducting research within systems of the family, health and education, workplace and community. Active faculty research provide students the opportunity to work on community-based prevention research.

    Accreditation

    The Ph.D. 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 Services16
    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)

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Public Health - Ph.D. at Kent State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Master's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university for unconditional admission
    • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
    • Official transcript(s)
    • GRE score or other standardized graduate admission exam with a quantitative component1
    • Résumé
    • Goal statement
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Interview with faculty
    • 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 587 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
      • Minimum 94 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
      • Minimum 82 MELAB score
      • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
      • Minimum 65 PTE score
      • Minimum 120 Duolingo English Test score

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

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    GRE scores may be waived as determined by graduate coordinator.

    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 Services16
    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)

    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 Public Health - Ph.D. 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 Public Health - Ph.D. 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.

    Public Health - Ph.D. at Kent State University
    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Kent

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