Apply today to become a leader in promoting positive health in your community. The Master's degree in Public Health at A&M-Commerce offers interdisciplinary courses that will enhance your knowledge and decision-making skills in order to assess, plan and oversee public health programs. The program is designed for individuals entering the public health field, current public health officials and those who want to apply public health knowledge to their current profession.
Where It Is Offered
Online
Duration2 years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Delivery
Fully Online, Only Offered Online (100% Online)
Total Credit Hours42 hours
Thesis Requirements Thesis and Non-Thesis tracks available
Public Health (MPH) :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Public Health
Career Readiness
Participate in programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of health care settings. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences is dedicated to providing the resources you need for success.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity to learn under award-winning faculty. Our instructors have the knowledge and passion necessary to help you succeed.
Our Facilities
Foster your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. Our new Nursing and Health Science Building features state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to provide you with an unmatched educational experience.
Hands-on Research
Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover comprehensive solutions with hands-on research in the classroom and beyond.
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.
A study of necessary skills for the development, delivery and evaluation of health programs to targeted populations. Courses of study, workshop planning and special programs will be developed for appropriate target group.
Global Health IssuesHHPH 660
A focus on current health issues facing the world community. An epidemiological approach will be used in studying the causes and distribution of health-related states and events in specified populations and the application of this information to the prevention and/or control of health problems.
Health PsychologyHHPH 547
An examination of the contributions of psychological research performed to the understanding, prevention and treatment of a variety of health concerns. The biopsychosocial model of health and illness will be emphasized. Social, emotional, behavioral, biological and spiritual factors that influence health in a global environment will be explored.
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.”
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.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
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
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
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.
Resume or CV
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.
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.”
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.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
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.
Postal Alternative
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
Two Recommendation Forms
Request two recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
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
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
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.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
English Proficiency
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.
Official Sponsor Documents
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
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.
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