Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health program prepares public health leaders proficient in the application and dissemination of knowledge and skills to prevent disease, improve the delivery of health services, and promote the health of populations.
The program attracts professionals from diverse clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, allied health, business, finance, economics, engineering, and information systems. Graduates are prepared to be leaders in health care institutions, public health organizations, the pharmaceutical and information technology industries, and research institutions.
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Public Health Program
Summerville Campus
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
Accreditation
The Augusta University Master of Public Health program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2009 (www.ceph.org), most recently extended with another seven-year term to December 31, 2029.
Supplemental materials included in the Electronic Resource File (ERF) may be requested anytime by emailing kidyches@augusta.edu.
Access CEPH’s 2022 final report. An interim report in response to partially met criteria will be submitted in Fall 2023.
Accreditation History
The Augusta University Master of Public Health (MPH) was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in 2005, when the institution was known as the Medical College of Georgia. The program admitted its first student cohort in fall 2005 and was accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in fall 2009 and reaccredited in 2014. In 2018, the maximum time allowed to complete the MPH program increased from four to five years to align with The Graduate School protocol. In September 2022, the MPH program transferred from the College of Allied Health Sciences to its new academic home in the Institute of Public and Preventive Health.
In December 2022, the MPH program was reaccredited for another seven-year term, with an interim report due in fall 2023. The current term expires on December 31, 2029. You can view our CEPH accreditation certificate. CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit both public health programs outside schools of public health as well as schools of public health.
Augusta University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the regional accrediting agency for the Southern U.S. states. For additional questions related to the SACSCOC accreditation, please email ie@augusta.edu.
Concentrations
Health Management
Health Informatics
Prepares professionals with requisite knowledge and skills to create, analyze, and manage information systems and technologies to improve public health practices and outcomes.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Explores how social, cultural, and individual factors influence health and applies these insights to shape public health programs and policies that aim for healthier populations and environments.
Curriculum
Our CEPH-accredited program requires completion of a minimum 45 semester credit units. The program includes core courses in the domains of public health, a program concentration with elective courses in your selected area. All students will also complete a 2 credit internship (field practicum) and 3 credit Capstone (culminating experience).
Career Outcomes
An MPH degree is widely regarded as the entry-level degree for public health practice, including leadership positions in the health care sector. Our program attracts students from diverse clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, allied health, finance, engineering, and information systems. An MPH degree presents tremendous value to clinicians as well as non-clinical professionals with undergraduate preparation in any field.
- Clinicians are prepared to be leaders in evidence-based quality improvement, patient-centered care, and community health. They are equipped with research skills to critically evaluate clinical literature and promote evidence in diverse areas such as health services organization.
- Non-clinical professionals are prepared with knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to create and manage information systems, improve health care delivery and thereby promote community health.
Program Contacts
Mission: Our mission is to study major challenges of contemporary public health and to prepare health professionals, scientists, and leaders for proficient application of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills of disease prevention, health care improvement, scientific research, and health promotion in diverse communities.
Vision: We envision an MPH program that improves understanding of contemporary health problems and becomes recognized as a champion for health and health equity in Georgia and nationally.
Our Values:
- Collegiality – reflected in collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork.
- Compassion – reflected in caring, empathy, and social responsibility.
- Excellence – reflected in distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, enthusiasm, passion, and quality.
- Health and Wellness – reflected in a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
- Inclusivity – reflected in diversity, equality, fairness, impartiality, and respect.
- Integrity – reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability.
- Leadership – reflected in courage, honor, professionalism, transparency, and vision.
Admissions
All applicants must have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent)
- Official transcripts for all post-secondary education
- Three letters of recommendation
- Computer literacy and high-speed internet access
- GPA of 2.8 or greater
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Spring Application Deadline
- December 12th
Fall Application Deadline
- July 15th
Applications and supporting materials received after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Early application and submission of all application materials is strongly encouraged. The MPH Program actively supports applications from active military and veterans.
MPH Admissions requirements Military & Veteran Admissions
Augusta University is an equal opportunity educational institution based on the student’s academic preparation and ability. The admission decisions are made regardless of sex, gender, color, race, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disabilities or creed. The University follows the policy of not engaging in discrimination or harassment against any person regardless of sexual orientation, race, origin, religion, sex, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as disabled veteran of the Vietnam period and fulfill with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am an M.D. Do I need to submit my GRE score?
No. GRE is not required for admission to the program.
How long does it to take to complete the program?
The program can be completed in two years with a full-time credit load, i.e., 9 credits a semester.
Can I do the program part-time?
Yes. We have options for both full- and part-time schedules, with a maximum of five years to graduate.
Can I use TAP if I work at Augusta University?
Yes, the Tuition Assistance Program is available to all University System of Georgia employees.
MPH News
AU, state health department partner to expand learning opportunities
AU, state health department partner to expand learning opportunities
School of Public Health welcomes new MPH program director
School of Public Health welcomes new MPH program director