Environmental Health, MPH: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Environmental Health, MPH

Master of Public Health

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
44
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$508.45
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$609.78

Environmental Health, MPH

Master of Public Health

As threats to environmental health continue to increase, we face a growing shortage of trained environmental health professionals. The IU Online Master of Public Health in Environmental Health prepares students to meet this need by delivering the technical skills to manage environmental risks and communicate them to the public.

As a student in this program, you work toward solving some of today's most consequential environmental and occupational health challenges, including climate change, food safety, hazardous waste management, worker health and safety, and disaster management. You develop the skills to analyze how susceptible populations are affected by environmental exposures and conditions. You seek to identify, minimize, and prevent the adverse impacts of environmental hazards to human health.

Degree Requirements

To earn the MPH in Environmental Health, you must complete a total of 44 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

MPH degree core courses (20 credit hours)
Environmental health concentration courses (12 credit hours)
Additional MPH concentration courses or electives (12 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor’s degree
2.8 GPA or higher

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Official transcripts
Resume
Three letters of recommendation
GRE score (students with GPA lower than 2.8 only)
Statement of purpose, 600 words or fewer
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Application Dates

Fall semester (priority date): Jan 15

Fall semester: Apr 15

Courses

Core

SPH-X 601	Assessment and Public Health	3 Credits
SPH-X 650	Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health	3 Credits
SPH-X 660	Population Health Determinants	3 Credits
SPH-X 685	Public Health Policy and Politics	3 Credits
SPH-X 610	Professional Development Seminar 1	2 Credits
SPH-X 611	Professional Development Seminar 2	2 Credits
SPH-X 696	Professional Practice Experience in Public Health	4 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $508.45

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1525.35

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $609.78

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1829.34

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