Earn your Master degree in Public Health!
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the most widely recognized professional credential for practice and leadership in public health. The Master of Public Health is the only program of its kind in the state and is offered online to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
The Master of Public Health program is a collaboration between SDSU and USD. Together, the two universities draw on their strengths in addressing the healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities and focus the MPH curricula on rural public health, creating a distinct national and regional identity for the program. This program is designed to train students in the core competencies of public health education and prepare them with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume a variety of positions in South Dakota and beyond.
About the Master of Public Health
Requirements for Admission to the Program
- Completed Graduate Application.
- $35 application fee.
- Official transcripts verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree from an institution with full regional accreditation for that degree.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose for studying public health
- Successful completion of a criminal background check upon acceptance.
- A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework. Each institution may admit students on conditional or provisional status per university policy.
International applicants should contact the Graduate School for additional admissions information.
Admissions Deadlines
- Priority deadline: March 1.
- Final deadline: May 1.
Master of Public Health Cost Estimates for 2024-2025
Cost per credit:
- Online Tuition: $470.45
- *Fees: 145.40
| Program | Total Credits | Tuition | Fees | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Master of Public Health | 42 | $19,758.90 | $6,106.80 | $25,865.70 |
James Amell
Julie Stevens & Dale Evenson Endowed Associate Professor/Interim Dept. Head
Department of Allied and Population Health