Master of Public Health
Trevecca’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree* equips students to become leaders in the growing field of public health. This fully online master’s degree program is uniquely interdisciplinary and based in the Skinner School of Business, providing students with a more holistic understanding of leadership and management than is offered through similar programs at other universities.
Upcoming Start Dates:
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Apr. 1, 2025
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Program Benefits
- Build the expertise to become a public health leader in a variety of industries
- Take one class at a time through Trevecca’s cohort model
- Maximize your time with 100 percent online classes that include books delivered to your door
- Learn from industry thought leaders with a passion for student success
- Enjoy small class sizes with accessible faculty and collaborative experiences with other students
- Receive instruction with a Christian worldview and biblical principles to help you discover and pursue your calling
What to Expect
Trevecca’s online Master of Public Health is a fully online program preparing students to step into leadership roles in the growing field of public health. There’s no fee to apply, and no GMAT/GRE required.
This degree features extensive training in management skills, organizational strategy and applied public health to ensure that graduates can make an immediate impact in their organization regardless of industry.
This online public health degree provides students with wide-ranging competencies related to research design, policy analysis, program planning and administration and public health systems, as well as the incorporation of all these core disciplines in public health decision-making.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Trevecca’s Master of Public Health degree focuses on understanding and addressing health in all dimensions of life and society, guided by Christian faith in servant leadership. Through this program students will learn to turn their compassion into action and lead with strong ethics, expertise and integrity.
This program is designed for working adults with families, with fully online courses that are completed one at a time. Our cohort model fosters incredible support between classmates, and unparalleled access to faculty enhances the learning process by adding a variety of perspectives and mentorship opportunities.
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca has been recognized nationally and locally for providing students with the highest level of academic quality and rigor. We offer a holistic education focused on the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual health of all the students in our diverse student body.
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.
Read MoreHere’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Trevecca undergraduates who decide to pursue a graduate degree within one year of earning their Bachelor of Science degree are eligible for the Trevecca alumni scholarship, a 10 percent discount. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.
Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Trevecca undergraduates who decide to pursue a graduate degree within one year of earning their Bachelor of Science degree are eligible for the Trevecca alumni scholarship, a 10 percent discount. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.
Cost/Credit Hour$515 |
Hours30 |
Tuition Cost*$15,450 |
*$150 Student Resource Fee assessed per course. $150 estimated book cost per course.
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Admission Requirements
While there’s no need for prior health-related courses or experience to enter the program, the following are required for admission to the Master of Public Health program at Trevecca:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
- One official transcript from a prior college/university the student attended
- Prior credit in a college math course (grade “C” or higher), reflected on transcript, or equivalent
- Prior credit in a college English Composition course (grade “C” or higher), reflected on transcript, or equivalent
Career Opportunities: Master of Public Health
Graduates with a Master of Public Health will possess the skills necessary to immediately step into professional public health roles in an assortment of industries. Many MPH graduates go on to work in healthcare companies, social service agencies, health policy organizations, public health departments and businesses requiring expert leaders in public health.
Key jobs for MPH graduates can include:
- Public Health Officer
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Community Health Worker
- Health Education Specialist
- Health Communications Specialist
- Social and Community Services Manager
- Health Missionary Worker
- Health and Safety Strategist
- Policy Analyst
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.*
Health Planning and Community Health
PBH 6100
Introduction to Biostatistics
PBH 6200
Principles of Epidemiology
PBH 6300
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
PBH 6400
Health Systems, Health Economics and Global Health
PBH 6500
Health Promotion and Health Communication
PBH 6600
Environmental Public Health
PBH 6700
Public Health Administration, Law and Ethics
PBH 6800
Research Methods in Public Health
PBH 6900
Applied Practice in Public Health and Integrative Capstone
PBH 7000
*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the course catalog.
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