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Step into that Leadership Role

Support community health as a leader. A&M-Commerce’s public health graduate program offers you opportunities in deepening your knowledge of community and public health.

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
Duration 2 years
Foreign Language No foreign language credits required
Delivery Face-To-Face, Fully Online
Total Credit Hours 42 hours
Thesis Requirements Thesis and Non-Thesis tracks available
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SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Public Health

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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.

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Accomplished Faculty

Enjoy the opportunity to learn under award-winning faculty. Our instructors have the knowledge and passion necessary to help you succeed.

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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.

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Hands-on Research

Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover comprehensive solutions with hands-on research in the classroom and beyond.

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What You Will Learn

A Master of Public Health offers the opportunity to:

  • Learn about social determinants of health that influence public health
  • 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
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Faculty Spotlight

I get to teach and talk about public health every day. Whether talking to teenagers about mental health, helping my students plan out a campus health activity or sharing lessons learned with fellow practitioners, it is all making a difference.
Elizabeth Wachira, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Careers

A Master of Public Health can open many opportunities within the public health community.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Medical and Health Services Manager
$100,980
Social and Community Service Manager
$65,320

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018

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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.

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Featured Courses

Program Design in Health Promotion HHPH 585

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 Issues HHPH 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 Psychology HHPH 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.

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Course Delivery

Our program offers a flexible, fully online option designed for working professionals.*

*A combination option is offered for international students. Contact the Program Coordinator for more information.

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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 that 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
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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.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS International/Domestic Tabs

Admission

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Public Health (MPH):: Admission Requirements Domestic

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application at tamuc.edu/apply.

  • 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.

Official Transcripts

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.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts 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.

Postal Alternative

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

Three Recommendation Forms

Request two recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.

Please email completed forms to [email protected]

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
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.
Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

  • 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.

Step 4. Register for Classes

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.

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Public Health (MPH):: International Student Admission Requirements

Deadlines

  • Fall admission consideration: June 1
  • Spring admission consideration: October 15
  • Summer admission consideration: March 15

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application at tamuc.edu/apply.

  • 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.

Official Transcripts

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

Transcript Evaluation

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts 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.

Three Recommendation Forms

Request two recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.

Please, email completed forms to [email protected]

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

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.
Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Step 3. Apply for Funding

Step 4. Register for Classes

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.

Lydia Carrascosa Graduate Enrollment Specialist for College of Education and Human Services & College Of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources/Adjunct Faculty

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Lydia Carrascosa Graduate Enrollment Specialist for College of Education and Human Services & College Of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources/Adjunct Faculty
Dayla Burgin Graduate Student Services Coordinator
Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Wachira, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

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