Overview
The fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares individuals for the numerous challenges facing future health professionals. This interdisciplinary program develops essential public health skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health behavior, and public health leadership. You will also have an opportunity to study important health issues from diverse disciplinary perspectives such as nursing, geography, economics, sociology, and business.
The MPH will enhance your ability to effectively address complex health problems from dedicated and distinguished faculty who are focused on preparing you to be the next generation of public health leaders. Our highly knowledgeable and skilled faculty utilize their public health experience and research-focused expertise to guide students in their personal and professional goals.
With an MPH degree, professionals work in a wide variety of meaningful careers. There is a vast diversity of subject matter, populations served, and settings for graduates with an MPH from Illinois State University to apply their skills and knowledge.
The following are just a few examples of the careers for an MPH graduate:
- Research Coordinator
- Disease Program Coordinator
- Public Health Consultant
- Data or Research Analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Environmental Health Coordinator
- Healthcare Analyst
- Community Health Educator
- Public Health Case Manager
- Worksite Wellness Coordinator
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Social Services Manager
Core courses are eight weeks long. View a sample plan of study.