Master of Public Health Online

Lamar University's online Master of Public Health prepares graduates to address chronic health issues affecting underserved populations through public policy, research and population health coursework. The 42-credit-hour program requires no GRE and includes a hands-on capstone project. The Lamar University Master of Public Health online program can empower you to provide solutions that improve quality of life through a blending of public policy, research and population health sciences. This unique program focuses on solutions to chronic health issues that affect low socioeconomic populations. This accelerated program gives you the tools to create and implement health programs, develop public health policy, and understand research methods used in community public health. Coursework includes an understanding of program development and implementation, including data collection methods, decision-making and problem-solving techniques. An exploration of the challenges to health - including a scientific understanding of causes of, and possible approaches to control, major environmental health problems—is also included. You will learn procedures for program administration and interpreting public health programs for individuals and groups from a diverse perspective.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required A cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of your undergraduate degree program Candidates must satisfy the necessary undergraduate prerequisites as prescribed for a particular area of specialization. All students desiring entrance to the Master programs will receive a review of their prior coursework. In some instances, leveling course work may be required before full admittance to the program of study is granted. Leveling courses may be required if undergraduate course transcripts do not provide sufficient evidence for successful mastery of cognitive and/or practical applied skills and abilities as related to the program of study. No GRE is required for Master of Public Health admissions