Public Health (MPH)
Promote Healthy Communities
Advocate for strong, healthy communities as you leverage community health knowledge to monitor disease, educate the public, respond to public health emergencies and more.
Lead and shape public health policy and promote healthy communities with a Master of Public Health from A&M-Commerce. Designed for current or aspiring public health officials, our interdisciplinary program and experiential learning opportunities will position you to advocate effectively for strong, healthy communities. Small class sizes, interdisciplinary learning and a strong academic foundation will position you to excel in numerous career fields.
Transforming Public Health in Dallas
A&M-Commerce By the numbers
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#1
Fastest-Growing public
university in Texas
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$10M
awarded annually
in scholarships
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89%
alumni working full-
time within six months
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Top 15%
nationally for social mobility
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20:1
student-to-faculty
Ratio
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48
states
Represented
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53
countries
Represented
Is This Program a Good Fit for You?
Public Health students are typically interested in:
- Assessing healthcare policies, advocating for change and contributing to developing policies that improve public health outcomes.
- Planning, implementing and managing public health programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of the community and comply with relevant regulations.
Careers
The field of public health is dynamic, and students may find themselves drawn to interdisciplinary approaches that involve collaboration with professionals from various backgrounds to address complex health challenges.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022
See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in Public Health
Our Facilities
Enhance your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. Our Nursing and Health Sciences Building features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that provide you with an unmatched experience.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy learning from award-winning faculty. Our instructors have the knowledge and passion to help you succeed.
Career Readiness
Participate in programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of settings. The Department of Health and Human Performance is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and resources to succeed.
Hands-on Research
Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover solutions with hands-on research in the classroom and through internships.
What You Will Learn
A Master of Public Health offers you the opportunity to:
- Develop leadership skills to assess, plan and oversee public health programs
- Engage in hands-on training
- Gain the ability to plan and implement health promotion programs for diverse communities
Faculty Spotlight
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides a solid foundation for career success. Public Health students are required to complete an internship in order to graduate. Internships give students practical work experience with health promotion companies or organizations.
Course Delivery
Our program offers a flexible, fully online option designed for working professionals.*
Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
*A combination option is offered for international students. Contact the program coordinator for more information.
Student Organizations
Phi Pi Delta, the organization for Health and Human Performance majors, provides many advantages for its members.
Benefits of joining Phi Pi Delta:
- Meet new people who share common interests
- Network with important people in your field of study
- Receive financial assistance for attending professional conventions
- Enjoy social involvement with faculty and other students
(ex. school activities, homecoming, Texas Rangers games and much more) - Gain valuable experience that will help your professional career
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Public Health, MPH” as your “Major.”
Domestic Application Fee 395064
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Graduate Coordinator DeRene Sutton 395159
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
To be considered for admission you must have an awarded undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Request three recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please email completed forms to your graduate coordinator.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Submit a written narrative describing your past education, experience, professional career objectives and how the Master of Public Health program at A&M-Commerce will help you achieve your professional goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Graduate Enrollment Specialist Lydia Carrascosa 395115
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: May 10
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Public Health, MPH” as your “Major.”
International Application Fee
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Graduate Coordinator DeRene Sutton 395159
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
To be considered for admission you must have an awarded undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 or higher overall GPA.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Request three recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please, email completed forms to your graduation coordinator.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428
Submit a written narrative describing your past education, experience, professional career objectives, and how the TAMUC MPH Program will help you achieve your professional goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Graduate Enrollment Specialist Lydia Carrascosa 395115
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
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