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Public Health (MPH)

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The Master of Public Health is designed to meet the growing demand for public health professionals who have the ability to navigate the complex issues inherent to urban communities.

Online
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1.5-5 Years
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CEPH
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Overview

Northeastern University's Master of Public Health program, offering a concentration in Urban Health, is designed to help students master the type of innovative thinking that is needed to confront the unique public health challenges presented by urban environments.

Knowledgeable, professionally educated public health practitioners are in high demand. The program trains graduates to meet that demand by equipping them with the technical expertise necessary to tackle complex urban health problems. Interdisciplinary faculty then pair that technical know-how with the cultural sensitivity required to communicate effectively with, and advocate for, diverse urban populations, both within the United States and abroad. Students examine how urban environments can affect populations' wellbeing through the lens of the social determinants of health.

Coursework, directed studies, and faculty projects provide students with real-world opportunities to apply newfound research and evaluation skills to areas ranging from poverty, violence, and substance use to immigration, migration, and suburbanization. The program seeks to train racially and ethnically diverse individuals driven by a desire to improve public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels. Graduates leave the program prepared to effectively address the inequities and multi-level public health risks that impact diverse urban populations.

For more information, visit the MPH program's website.

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Unique Features

  • Fall and spring entry dates
  • Online format provides the most flexibility for working professionals
  • Elective courses may be taken on a wide range of public health topics, including cross-departmental offerings from Northeastern’s other colleges (law, business, social sciences, and more)
  • Community-oriented, 200-hour practicum takes place in a professional public health setting
  • The capstone project allows students to integrate theory and practice experiences in a major research, program planning, policy development, management, service delivery, or evaluation project
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam, the only professional certification specific to the field of public health.

Accreditation Description

The MPH in Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Career Outlook

A graduate from the MPH in Public Health program has both the technical expertise to address specific urban health issues as well as the strategic and cultural competency needed to interact effectively with and be an advocate for diverse urban populations. Completing your public health training at Northeastern University affords the opportunity to learn from and work with urban public health professionals striving to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Graduates with an MPH degree are employed in a number of varied professional settings including: federal, state, and local health agencies; universities and colleges; hospitals; ambulatory medical centers; nonprofit organizations; community-based agencies; insurance and pharmaceutical industries; health maintenance organizations; and private foundations.

 

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$70.8K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • SOPHAS application
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources only
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Personal statement that describes your interest in and commitment to urban public health
  • Resumé/CV
  • TOEFL for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Interview: The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an in-person or telephone interview with certain candidates

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Global Engagement Learn how our teaching and research benefit from a worldwide network of students, faculty, and industry partners.

Admissions Dates

Spring 2021
Fall 2021
Final Deadline: November 1, 2020
Priority deadline: February 15, 2021
Final deadline: June 15, 2021
Curriculum

General Requirements

Master of Public Health General Requirements

A grade of B– or higher is required in each required course.

Required Core

PHTH 5202 - Introduction to Epidemiology 
3.00 
PHTH 5210 - Biostatistics in Public Health 
3.00 
PHTH 5212 - Public Health Administration and Policy 
3.00 
PHTH 5214 - Environmental Health 
3.00 
PHTH 6204 - Society, Behavior, and Health 
3.00 
     

Choose one of the following two courses:

PHTH 5540 - Health Education and Program Planning 
3.00 - 4.00 
PPUA 6509 - Techniques of Program Evaluation 
4.00 

Urban Health

PHTH 5120 - Race, Ethnicity, and Health in the United States 
3.00 
PHTH 6200 - Principles and History of Urban Health 
3.00 
PHTH 6208 - Urban Community Health Assessment 
3.00 

Practicum

PHTH 6966 - Practicum 
3.00 - 4.00 

Capstone

PHTH 6910 - Public Health Capstone 
3.00 
     

Electives

Complete 9 semester hours from the following. In consultation with your faculty advisor, you may complete electives from another discipline:

PHTH 5222 - Health Advocacy 
3.00 
PHTH 5226 - Strategic Management and Leadership in Healthcare 
3.00 
PHTH 5230 - Global Health 
3.00 
PHTH 5232 - Evaluating Healthcare Quality 
3.00 
PHTH 5234 - Economic Perspectives on Health Policy 
3.00 
PHTH 5300 - Project Management in Public Health 
1.00 
PHTH 5310 - Budget Principles in Public Health 
1.00 
PHTH 5320 - Grant Writing in Public Health 
1.00 
PHTH 5330 - Using Publicly Available Data in Public Health 
1.00 
PHTH 5340 - Writing for Peer-Reviewed Journals in Public Health 
1.00 
PHTH 5350 - Using SAS in Public Health Research 
1.00 
PHTH 5540 - Health Education and Program Planning 
3.00 - 4.00 
PHTH 6202 - Intermediate Epidemiology 
3.00 
PHTH 6210 - Applied Regression Analysis 
3.00 
PHTH 6224 - Social Epidemiology 
3.00 
PHTH 6320 - Qualitative Methods in Health and Illness 
3.00 
PHTH 6400 - Principles of Population Health 1 
3.00 
PHTH 6410 - Principles of Population Health 2 
3.00 
PHTH 6440 - Advanced Methods in Biostatistics 
3.00 
PHTH 6800 - Causal Inference in Public Health Research 
3.00 
PPUA 6509 - Techniques of Program Evaluation 
4.00 
     

        

Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.



Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Northeastern offers a variety of ways for students to gain experience, some examples include:

  • Practicum (Internship) — Students engage in a required 200-hour internship with a public health organization to apply the skills and knowledge they've learned in the classroom. 
  • In-Class Case Studies — Professors integrate case studies and exercises into the classroom to bring a real-world perspective and relevance to what they’re teaching.
  • Research — Students collaborate with faculty in our more than 30 federally funded research centers, tackling some of the most pressing challenges in health, security, and sustainability.

 

 

Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Sharon L. Harlan, PhD

Sharon L. Harlan, PhD

Professor & Department Chair, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty
Neil Maniar

Neil Maniar

Professor of the Practice and Director, Master of Public Health in Urban Health Program
Margo K. Lindauer

Margo K. Lindauer

Associate Clinical Professor
Leo Beletsky

Leo Beletsky

Professor
Laura Senier, PhD, MPH

Laura Senier, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor
Justin Manjourides, PhD

Justin Manjourides, PhD

Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Janice E. Maras

Janice E. Maras

Assistant Teaching Professor
Gary Young, JD, PhD

Gary Young, JD, PhD

Professor
Dr. Shan Mohammed, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Dr. Shan Mohammed, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Clinical Professor
Daniel Kim, MD, DrPH

Daniel Kim, MD, DrPH

Associate Professor
Collette N. Ncube, DrPH, MPH, MS

Collette N. Ncube, DrPH, MPH, MS

Assistant Professor
Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Assistant Professor
Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.

Below is a look at where our Public Health & Public Policy alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Department of Public Health
    • South End Community Health Center
    • Tufts Health Plan, Public Plans
    • Atlas Research
    • Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.
    • Cambridge Health Alliance
    • Mobile Heartbeat
    • Massachusetts Department of Public Health
    • Massachusetts House of Representatives, Joint Committee on Public Health
    • Institute for Community Health

  • Job Titles

    • Program Evaluator
    • Director of Community Programs
    • Quality Program Manager
    • Senior Consultant
    • Program Officer
    • Manager of Sexual and Reproductive Health
    • Implementation Specialist
    • Epidemiologist
    • Senior Research Analyst
    • Research and Evaluation Project Manager

 

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