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Master of Public Health

DEGREE TYPE LEARNING MODE
DEGREE TYPE

Masters

LEARNING MODE

On-Campus | Online

Lead Change in Public Health

42-48

Credit Hours

1.5

Years to Complete

2

Program Track

Take the next step in your academic and professional career with Morgan. Pursue your future – today.

Program Director

Contact Information : Dr. Ian Lindong

E : ian.lindong@morgan.edu

Public Health students

Lead the Change in Urban and Global Health

The MPH program at Morgan State University prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and field experience needed to excel as public health professionals. Students gain a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and behavioral sciences, while also exploring research, leadership, and policy development. With flexible online and on-campus formats, this program is designed for both recent graduates and working professionals ready to advance their careers.

Get ready to take on more influential roles and become an expert in the field of public health. Fine-tune your policy development and leadership skills in these key areas so you can influence the health and wellness of your community.

  • Policy planning and management

  • Environmental health

  • Public health in the community

  • Community health interventions

  • Preventative health

  • Family health

  • Epidemiology

  • Social and behavioral science

Why Morgan?

Accreditied

CEPH-accreditied program

Flexible

Online and evening classes offered

Focused

Generalist and exceutive health management tracks

Efficient

Finisht in as little as 18 months

Proven

80% of graduates employed within the year

Connected

Alumni network in healthcare, government and policy

Move Forward in Your Professional Career

The MPH program at Morgan State University prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and field experience needed to excel as public health professionals. Students gain a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and behavioral sciences, while also exploring research, leadership, and policy development. With flexible online and on-campus formats, this program is designed for both recent graduates and working professionals ready to advance their careers.

Public Health students

Learn In-Demand Skills

Gain knowledge in the civil engineering degree program that will serve as the foundation for a lifetime of learning and practice. Get ready to learn today's most in-demand skills in the field.

  • Epidemiological analysis and disease tracking
  • Policy development and advocacy
  • Public health research and evaluation methods
  • Strategic leadership and financial management in healthcare
  • Emergency and crisis management in health systems

Public Health students

Secure Your Ideal Career

Morgan’s MPH graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles across healthcare organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and research institutions. Career paths are diverse, ranging from community-focused work to high-level executive management.

  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Program Manager
  • Policy Advisor
  • Public Health Analyst 
  • Health Services Administrator
  • Executive Director of Health Organizations

Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships

Students engage in real-world learning through faculty-led research initiatives focusing on urban health disparities, chronic diseases, and health equity in the Generalist track. Opportunities may include, generalist, fieldwork with hospitals, government agencies, and NGOs; community-based health organizations. In the Executive Health Management track, Capstone projects centered on executive decision-making and leadership in healthcare with the opportunities for executive seminars and networking opportunities with public health leaders and policymakers.

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Discover the MPH

Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus or Online Master of Public Health. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.

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Program Requirements

The MPH degree requires 42–48 credit hours of graduate coursework, depending on the track selected. Students complete core courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, and behavioral sciences, followed by specialized courses in either the Generalist (on campus) or Executive Health Management (online) concentration. A capstone project or thesis is required to demonstrate applied knowledge in a real-world public health setting.

Requirements

Gain the skills and experiences you need to excel in protecting and improving the health of people and their communities with the Master of Public Health (MPH) from Morgan State University. With our accelerated curriculum, you will be ready to serve communities in an empowering and rewarding way.

Join a committed group of public health professionals providing critical leadership amid today's unique health challenges within greater social and cultural contexts.

  • Take eight core courses and then choose an area of concentration

  • Pursue a Generalist Degree program track or an Executive Health Management Degree (online)

  • Complete your degree in as little as 18 months

Course Title Credits
Course

PUBH 506 

Title

Environmental Health Sciences 

Credits

3

Course

PUBH 503

Title

Policy and Health Services Planning and Management 

Credits

3

Course

PUBH 502 

Title

Social and Behavioral Health Sciences 

Credits

3

Course

PUBH 501 

Title

Statistical Methods in Public Health I 

Credits

3

Course

PUBH 500 

Title

Epidemiological Methods in Public Health 

Credits

3

Achieve Success Like Our Alumni

At Morgan State, student success is our top priority. You’re capable of more than you know, and we’re invested in your transformation from good to even better. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success. We’re confident you’ll become part of our legacy of excellence. Challenge yourself to accomplish the unimaginable, just like the alumni before you.

Financial Aid Makes Things Possible

Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.

  • Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
  • Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
  • Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
  • Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
  • Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early