CIP Code: 512201
Program Description
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, a graduate program for leaders interested in shaping public and population health. The M.P.H. program was founded in partnership with local public health agencies and remains committed to operating in academic partnerships with health districts across our region and beyond. These partnerships provide enhanced learning opportunities and pathways to employment and promotion. The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
As the first M.P.H. program in southwest Ohio, the program is responsive to the educational needs of working public health and other professionals. We offer a cohort-based learning environment where learners can engage with peers and receive hands-on mentoring from our faculty. Students may choose to complete specialized training in epidemiology, health promotion and education, global health, health care management, and public health leadership. Our diverse student body includes in-career professionals, medical students, recent college graduates, and individuals making a career change.
Visit the MPH website at https://medicine.wright.edu/mph
Admissions Requirements
Applicants will apply through Wright State University’s application portal https://go.wright.edu/portal/applytoday.
Additional MPH Requirements for Admissions
Students must submit: (1) a personal statement of interest addressing career goals and objectives; (2) three letters of recommendation from professionals who can speak to an applicant’s professional or academic experience, (3) a current resume/CV, and (4) a completed Wright State graduate school application.
MPH Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the MPH Program will learn to:
1. Analyze and interpret data to inform public health practice
2. Understand and compare public health and healthcare systems
3. Plan and manage programs to promote health
4. Understand and advocate for policy in public health
5. Apply leadership principles to address public health issues
6. Communicate audience-appropriate public health information
7. Collaborate with other health professionals to understand and solve public health issues.
8. Apply systems thinking to public health issues and policy.
MPH Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the MPH program can:
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Apply statistical and epidemiologic methods to analyze public health issues.
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Implement evidence-based approaches to improve population-level health.
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Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in collaboration with interprofessional teams.
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