Public Health, MPH, Online

The University of Akron Online offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) for working professionals seeking to improve population health, advance their careers, and address today's most pressing public health challenges.Through the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH), students join a collaborative program offered by The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Northeastern Ohio Medical University, and Youngstown State University. Together, the consortium advances public health education, research, and service while preparing current and future professionals to improve the health of communities in eastern Ohio and beyond.Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the program combines rigorous online coursework, interdisciplinary faculty expertise, community-based learning experiences, and applied research opportunities. Designed for working professionals, students complete core coursework online, participate in optional virtual learning opportunities, select electives from any consortium university, and finish with a two-part capstone that applies classroom learning to real-world public health challenges.

Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.Grades: Minimum 2.50 GPA, based on a 4-point scale (Note: the minimum GPA for assistantship eligibility is 2.75)Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All these various scores must be official scores, no photocopies.Transcripts: Submit official transcripts electronically or by mail from all previous institutions.