44 hours

All students must have a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and relevant course history are recommended for consideration during the admission process. Admissions will be based on the evaluation of the applicant’s educational background and any work experience, past academic performance, and/or potential to work in the field of public health. Preferences for the online program will be made for working professionals, and particularly those currently in the public health or relevant health professions.

UGA Graduate School application Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Academic transcripts Application processing fee Current resumé or CV Three (3) letters of recommendation by academic advisors or employers Personal statement of academic and professional background and career objectives International applicants only: Must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores

This program only offers Fall admission. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Domestic Applicants: May 1: Priority application deadline June 1: Final application deadline International Applicants: April 15: Final application deadline (International applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores by this date.) Spring and Summer admissions cycles are not open to this program.

MPH Core Courses

BIOS 7010E  Analytical Thinking

Fundamentals of Biostatistical Reasoning

3

EHSC 7010E

Fundamentals of Environmental Health Science

3

EPID 7010E

Fundamentals of Epidemiology

3

HPAM 7010E

Fundamentals of Health Policy and Management

3

HPRB 7010E

Fundamentals of Health Promotion and Behavior

3

Cross-Disciplinary Courses

DMAN 7100E

Introduction to Disaster Management

3

EHSC 8110E

Fundamentals of Chemical and Microbial Risk Assessment

3

EPID 7250E  Analytical Thinking

Introduction to Coding for Public Health

3

GRNT 7150E

Early Life Influences on Aging

3

HPAM 7700E

Leadership and Management of Public Health Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations

3

HPRB 7470E

Program Evaluation in Health Promotion and Health Education

3

HPRB 7990E

Diversity and Social Justice in Public Health

3

Professional Practice/Applied Courses

PBHL 7410E  Analytical Thinking

Professional Seminar in Public Health for Online Learners

2

PBHL 7420E

Integrative Learning Experience in Public Health for Online Learners

3

PBHL 7430E  Leadership & Collaboration

Applied Practice Experience in Public Health for Online Learners

3

Students currently do not have the option to select alternate elective coursework.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

The job market for MPH graduates remains strong, reflecting a national shortage of trained public health professionals. Projections indicate continued growth in demand over the next decade, both across the country and within Georgia. The Online MPH program at UGA is designed to strengthen evidence-based decision-making skills among future public health practitioners to meet workforce needs.

Students accepted to the MPH program may transfer up to 8 credits of coursework from an accredited institution and must fall within a 6-year timeframe. The student must have received a B or better, and the coursework cannot have been used to fulfill another degree requirement. It is up to the student to apply for the transfer credits with The Graduate School and have transcripts available for review. Only credits approved by The Graduate School will be permitted to count toward the student’s MPH program of study.

UGA and the College of Public Health offer a variety of scholarships, awards, fellowships and other types of financial assistance to assist graduate students enrolled in our programs. Once students are admitted to the program, they receive announcements regarding collegewide scholarships and open graduate assistantships through student e-mail listservs. Additionally, the ScholarshipUniverse portal is open to all UGA students who wish to search for scholarship opportunities in an outside of UGA. For more information, please visit: https://uga.scholarshipuniverse.com/

The UGA Office of Global Engagement coordinates study away programs with hundreds of locations around the globe. Students can select a program hosted by the College or identify an external experience that has relevance to public health and with approval, can get elective credits for coursework completed during study away.

The MPH program has a dedicated practice coordinator and currently has 200 approved sites for the required Applied Practice Experience (APE). Students can select from agencies currently partnered with the MPH program or can find a unique APE experience for the program to establish a new partnership.

The College of Public Health offers a variety of graduate certificate programs through its academic departments and research institutes. Fully online MPH students who wish to enhance their studies by adding a graduate certificate are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor. An updated list of graduate certificate is available at: https://publichealth.uga.edu/degrees/certificates/ Many College of Public Health faculty conduct community-based research and provide students with valuable opportunities for service and experiential learning throughout their MPH program.

For an up-to-date list of active student organizations, visit: https://publichealth.uga.edu/current-students/student-organizations/