About the Program

A key feature of the PPH is the emphasis on applied knowledge. The degree is a generalist degree and the core classes are offered on-line. Electives may be offered online or through traditional instruction. Students are accepted for Fall semester start dates. The deadline for application material submission is generally May 31 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll. Studies may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Be aware that MSU policy limits the total time to complete a master’s degree to six years. The PPH offers three educational programs:

graduate degree program conferring a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree. This program requires 42 credits including 18 credits of core coursework, 18 elective credits, and a 6 credit practicum/culminating experience.
graduate specialization for students enrolled in other graduate degree programs. This program requires 18 credits of the core coursework.
certificate program for persons interested in obtaining the core set of knowledge/skills in public health without being enrolled in a degree-granting program. This program requires 18 credits of the core coursework.

Financial Aid

Students interested in financial aid should contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid for assistance. Further information regarding organizations that offer scholarships is available from http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3subject.htm.

The cost of an educational program may be estimated using the tuition calculator available through the Student Accounts website.