Physical Activity, MPH

Master of Public Health

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

44
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$518.62
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$621.98

Physical Activity, MPH

Master of Public Health

Public health organizations have started focusing on physical inactivity, a modifiable behavior, because it is recognized as a major risk factor for chronic diseases. The IU Online Master of Public Health in Physical Activity prepares students to play an integral role in health promotion and disease prevention through physical activity.

As a student in this program, you are trained to quantify physical activity, monitor populations, and design public health interventions. You learn how to assess physical behavior, apply epidemiology and behavioral techniques, and describe the relationship between physical activity and health to develop public health policies.

Graduates of this program may work in such environments as:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Local, state, and federal government
Nonprofit organizations
Businesses and corporations
County and state health departments
Universities
Health foundations and health-based grant projects.

Your IU Online MPH in Physical Activity prepares you for such careers as:

Community health promotion specialist
Community physical activity specialist
Physical activity epidemiologist
Nutrition and physical activity program manager
Physical activity policy analyst
Public health advisor

Degree Requirements

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

MPH degree core courses (20 credit hours)
Physical activity 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
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

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

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

Application Priority Date

Fall semester: Jan 15 (deadline: 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

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $518.62

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1555.86

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $621.98

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1865.94

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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