Public Health - Health Promotion & Education (MPH)
| Degree: Master of Public Health | Cost: $792 - $858 per credit hour |
| College of Health Sciences: School of Community & Environmental Health | Required: 46 credit hours |
| Course Delivery Modes: 2-way extended campusAttend class at a site for a live, broadcast course. Instructor & students can all see and talk to each other., Video streamView & participate in streamed classes online over a high-speed Internet connection from any location. May be live or archived. | Locations: 10 |
Overview
The mission of the Master of Public Health Program is to provide students with public health knowledge and skills for population-based research, management of health programs and organizations, and the community practice of public health and to provide leadership for improvement.
The track in Health Promotion & Education is offered in partnership with Eastern Virginia Medical School. Old Dominion University offers all courses leading to the degree. Full- and part-time options are available.
Admissions Requirements
All applications for the MPH program are made through EVMS: click here or click the Apply Now button above to start your online application.
ODU participates in the admissions decision process for candidates.
Additional information from ODU is available here, and information from EVMS is available here.
Careers in This Field
- Educator/Trainer
- Program Developer
- Curriculum designer
- Patient Counselor
- Health class instructor (secondary school)
- Policy/Patient Advocate
- Community Organizer
- Researcher
MPH Distance Learning Tuition Rates
| Tuition Classification | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| In-state | $792 |
| Out-of-state | $858 |
Rates above are for the 2012-2013 academic year and are subject to change. Tuition costs for Master of Public Health (MPH) students are based upon the number of credit hours taken per semester. Tuition is paid to EVMS for all courses, including ODU track courses. Tuition is due at the beginning of each term of your enrollment. Additional costs to take these courses may include fees, books, room/board and transportation. All fees are due at the beginning of the first term of each year.
For more information, please visit the EVMS MPH page.
Students must show proof of major medical insurance coverage. Students who are eligible for coverage under the policy of a parent or spouse are urged to remain so. As an alternative, EVMS offers a student health insurance plan; details can be found on the EVMS Student Health Insurance web page.
Curriculum
Curriculum information is available here (PDF).