Master of Public Health

Graduates of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program obtain practical and theoretical experience in the areas of public health, health informatics and analytics, epidemiology and research methods, environmental health and risk management, public health policy and administration, and population health management. Graduates learn about public health trends, including ways to address local and global healthcare disparities using critical-thinking and evidence-based practices. The diverse and innovative curriculum prepare graduates to meet their career objectives.

• Public Health Agencies at State, Local, and Federal Levels
• Government Public Health Agencies
• Healthcare Providers and Organizations
• Public Safety Agencies
• Human Service and Charity Organizations
• Education and Youth Development Organizations
• Education Institutions
• Recreation and Arts-Related Organizations
• Economic and Philanthropic Organizations
• Environmental Agencies and Organizations

This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification and has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) documenting:

1. A conferred bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (no rounding) or higher or
2. A conferred graduate-level certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.0 (no rounding) to 2.49 may request an exception to the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA requirement through the submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay. Instructions and a scoring rubric for submitting a request for an exception may be obtained from the Admissions Representative. The scoring of the committee will be final.

In addition to meeting all other entrance requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. An additional background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. Any prospective student must also consider their history, lifestyle, and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer.