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Online Master of Public Health
Gain valuable expertise to improve public health and make a difference.
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Program Overview
The EWU Master of Public Health is offered fully online
The Eastern Washington University online Master of Public Health program can give you a broad array of career options and the ability to make a difference in a meaningful way—by educating patients, slowing the spread of disease and increasing life expectancy.
This online MPH degree prepares you to examine the sociological perspective of health care inequities and to develop the means to improve them. The coursework for this master's degree incorporates an integrated learning experience to match theory with real-world application. For example, you will create a Biostats toolkit to use in the field for research studies—to help you understand which statistical tool should be used to interpret and analyze data.
EWU’s MPH faculty has practical experience in both rural and global health communities—giving you an expansive view of public health learnings.
As you pursue your online master’s degree in public health, you can prepare for in-demand roles such as public health educator, contact tracer, community health adviser, or biostatistician. According to Burning Glass Technologies, there is more than 13 percent projected growth for Emergency Management Directors, 10 percent growth for Epidemiologists, and more than 18 percent for Health Educators in the next ten years in the Washington region.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online MPH, you will learn to:
- analyze public health issues;
- develop programs to meet assessed public health needs;
- assess program outcomes addressing public health concerns; and
- apply funding concepts, both public and private, to public health initiatives.
- analyze public health issues;
- develop programs to meet assessed public health needs;
- assess program outcomes addressing public health concerns; and
- apply funding concepts, both public and private, to public health initiatives.
Also available online:
EWU offers a variety of health care degrees online. Check out all our online health care programs.
The Master’s in Public Health and Graduate Certificate in Public Health are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
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Tuition
See why our online graduate degrees are cost-effective
The online MPH program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to students residing in and out of the state of Washington.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
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MPH | $275 | $1,100 | $16,500* |
Application Fee: $75
PUBH 601 Portfolio Course Fee: $139
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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The EWU online MPH is designed to be efficient for working professionals, featuring six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar to find the best start date for you, along with deadlines for registration, required documents and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
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Spring I | 4/3/23 | 3/20/23 | 3/29/23 | 4/1/23 |
Spring II | 5/15/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/10/23 | 5/13/23 |
Summer I | 7/10/23 | 6/23/23 | 7/5/23 | 7/8/23 |
Fall I | 9/18/23 | 9/4/23 | 9/13/23 | 9/16/23 |
Fall II | 10/30/23 | 10/16/23 | 10/25/23 | 10/28/23 |
Winter I | 1/2/24 | 12/19/23 | 12/27/23 | 12/31/23 |
Winter II | 2/12/24 | 1/29/24 | 2/7/24 | 2/10/24 |
Spring I | 4/1/24 | 3/18/24 | 3/27/24 | 3/30/24 |
Spring II | 5/13/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/11/24 |
Summer I | 7/8/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/2/24 | 7/6/24 |
Now enrolling:
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Admissions
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
The admission process for the online MPH is simple and streamlined. You can get started right away, without taking time away from your professional or personal commitments.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Professional resume
Online MPH Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- If your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have relevant work experience, we encourage you to apply. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
Document Submission Information
Please do not send transcripts directly to EWU, as this may delay processing your application. If you are ordering electronic transcripts, please select the CAS application as the recipient.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have all transcripts sent to:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
Note: You will need to use the Transcript ID form (found in your GradCAS application portal) as part of your submission so that your transcript can be matched to your application.
Courses
Review the curriculum for your online Master of Public Health at EWU
In order to earn the online Master of Public Health, you must complete 15 courses (60 credit hours).
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