MPH in Global Health
MPH in Global Health
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Program Overview
The MPH in Global Health trains students to apply global health approaches to improve well-being and health delivery in the U.S. and around the world. We integrate rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative methods, program planning, management, and evaluation to build future leaders in global health research, programs, and policy.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Our innovative, state-of-the art curriculum centers on health systems, equity, and social justice. We are inspiring and building future leaders in global public health through training in policy, programs, evaluation, and research methods.
An MPH in Global Health requires 42 credit hours of coursework, including an applied practice experience and integrative learning experience.
Outcomes
Skills & Opportunities
Our graduates are prepared to work across disciplines in a variety of roles thanks to the comprehensive training they receive and skills they build over the course of the MPH in Global Health program.
Critical Skills Gained:
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Program design
- Program management
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Knowledge translation
- Advocacy
- Scientific writing
- Oral communication
- Global health ethics and social justice
- Applied laboratory skills
Job Opportunities:
- Assistant director of research
- Grants manager
- Policy fellow
- Population health fellow
- Public health analyst/advisor
- Senior technical advisor
- WASH program officer
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
We seek students who are passionate about global health and wish to improve the health of their local and global communities. Our students have demonstrated this commitment through careers, service, or training in advancing global health. This might include working with underserved communities or within a local state or regional public health entity (either domestically or internationally), volunteer or mission experience, or service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.
As part of the SOPHAS application, all applicants will need to submit the following materials when applying to the MPH in Global Health:
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- College transcripts
The GRE is not required for admission and will not be considered as part of the application for admission.
The personal statement should:
- In 1,500 words or less, share with us your personality, diverse cultural and lived experiences, and summarize your commitment to global health.
- Explain what you hope to achieve with your public health degree.
- Explain the reason why you would like to attend the Hubert Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health.
Contact
Get in Touch:
Colleen Seeber, associate director of academic programs