Public Health
All applicants to the Master of Public Health program must demonstrate adequate preparation in a field related to public health and show potential to undertake advanced study, research and practical training as evidenced by previous academic accomplishment and experience.
All admission decisions are based upon full review of all information in the application in order to ensure fairness and to balance the limitations of any single element of the application, including practical experience in the field of public health.
Minimum Program Admission Requirements
- Completion of the SOPHAS application and NDSU Graduate School application.
- A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
- An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
- No entrance exam is required (e.g. GRE). It is an optional item you can submit if you choose.
- All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada;
- An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS;
- A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
- Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center’s Intensive Level 112.
- Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
- Written Statement of Purpose and Goals – applicants must submit a one to two page, written narrative describing their education and skill set, relevant work experience, and current professional career goals. Applicants are expected to comment on their plans to use their education and training in public health in their future career. In addition, the application should highlight any personal qualities, characteristics and abilities they believe will enable them to be successful in achieving their professional career goals..
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended (transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to NDSU)
- Admissions Tests (as applicable) – scores must be sent by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to NDSU. The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL for North Dakota State University is 6474 and Centralized Application Service for Public Health Programs (SOPHAS) Code 4770.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who the applicant feels are most qualified to evaluate their academic achievement; clinical, public health or other professional experiences; or leadership potential in public health.
Early review begins November 15. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 1 or until filled; accepted for fall, spring and summer terms
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Coursework | ||
PH 675 | One Health | 2 |
PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
PH 731 | Biostatistics | 3 |
PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
PH 712 | Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
PH 745 | Community Health Leadership | 3 |
PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
PH 794 | Practicum | 3 |
PH 789 | Integrative Learning Experience (Integrative Learning Experience) | 1 |
Specialization Courses (select from below) | 18 | |
Total Credits | 42 |
Epidemiology Option
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PH 750 | Epidemiologic Methods I | 2 |
PH 752 | Epidemiologic Methods II | 2 |
PH 753 | Public Health Surveillance | 2 |
PH 754 | Health Survey Research | 2 |
Select One Group from below for 10 credits: | 10 | |
Group One: Management of Infectious Diseases | ||
Principles of Infectious Disease Management I | ||
Principles of Infectious Disease Management II | ||
Electives (4 credits) | ||
Group Two: American Indian Public Health | ||
American Indian Health Equity | ||
Research and Evaluation in Tribal Communities | ||
Electives (4 credits) | ||
Group Three: Electives (10 credits) | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Community Health Sciences OPTION
Code | Title | Credits |
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PH 700 | Preventing and Managing Chronic Illness | 3 |
PH 725 | Promoting Health through Policy, System and Environment | 3 |
PH 711 | Integrating Primary Care and Public Health | 3 |
PH 722 | Applied Community Health | 3 |
Select One Group from below for 6 credits: | 6 | |
Group One: Electives (6 credits) | ||
Group Two: American Indian Public Health | ||
American Indian Health Equity | ||
Research and Evaluation in Tribal Communities | ||
Group Three: Maternal and Child Health | ||
Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | ||
Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology | ||
Graduate Seminar | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
For more information about MPH options, please visit the website.
M.P.H. in Epidemiology
Code | Title | Credits |
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PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
PH 712 | Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
PH 720 | Environmental Health | 2 |
PH 731 | Biostatistics | 3 |
PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
PH 745 | Community Health Leadership | 3 |
PH 750 | Epidemiologic Methods I | 2 |
PH 752 | Epidemiologic Methods II | 2 |
PH 753 | Public Health Surveillance | 2 |
PH 754 | Health Survey Research | 2 |
PH 789 | Integrative Learning Experience | 1 |
PH 794 | Practicum | 3 |
Select one group from below. | 10 | |
Group One: Management of Infectious Diseases | ||
Principles of Infectious Disease Management I | ||
Principles of Infectious Disease Management II | ||
Electives | ||
Group Two: American Indian Public Health | ||
American Indian Health Equity | ||
Research and Evaluation in Tribal Communities | ||
Group Three: Electives | ||
Electives | ||
Total Credits | 42 |
Students cannot receive credit for past work experience.
Code | Title | Credits |
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American Indian Public Health | ||
PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
PH 772 | American Indian Health Equity | 3 |
PH 774 | Research and Evaluation in Tribal Communities | 3 |
Total Credits | 9 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Public Health | ||
PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
PH 745 | Community Health Leadership | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Infection Prevention | ||
PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
PH 735 | Principles of Infectious Disease Management I | 3 |
PH 736 | Principles of Infectious Disease Management II | 3 |
PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Maternal and Child Health | ||
PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
or PH 745 | Community Health Leadership | |
PH 781 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
PH 782 | Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology | 2 |
PH 790 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
Total Credits | 9 |