Master Of Public Health

Our Master of Public Health is one of the most innovative public health programs in the United States. Our interdisciplinary curriculum equips you with the skills and experience to excel in the 21st century health workforce and enables you to contribute to the quest of improving the public’s health. Public health is more than a job – it’s a calling to make a difference.

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Program Mission

The mission of the University of New Haven MPH program is to prepare public health practitioners to promote and protect overall health by providing an ethical, person-centered, educational experience.

Program Vision

Advance population health in the community of West Haven and beyond.

Program Values
  • Academic Growth and Achievement: Provide students with a person-centered environment focused on academic rigor, experiential learning, and mentorship.
  • Equity: Model the principles of cultural humility to promote equitable health for all.
  • Integrity: Maintain the highest standards of evidence-based, ethical practice.
  • Leadership: Cultivate the next generation of public health leaders to advocate for the advancement of population health.
  • Teamwork: Engage in interprofessional collaborations within the University and community at large to promote population health.

  • The MPH Program reviews applications holistically, considering a wide range of factors including previous GPA, work experience, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Most students who matriculate to the MPH Program have undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher.

    Admissions Criteria and Application Materials

    No GRE or GMAT score is required to apply to the MPH Program.

    • 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning
    • 1-2 page statement of purpose
    • Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic references only)
    • Current resume or CV
    • Current TOEFL or other language exam score (if non-native English speaker)

Envision Your Future

The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.

$104K

Medical Health Services Managers

23% Growth 2021-2030

$99K

Administrative Services and Facilities Managers

7% Growth 2021-2030

$75K

Epidemiologists

23% Growth 2021-2030

Selected Courses

  • This course will introduce public health students to standards of the profession, including oral and written communication conventions and presentation skills. The course will also introduce students to the concepts and applications of cultural humility in public health.

  • This course is the second in a series of professional skills courses designed for public health graduate students, and will focus on principles of leadership and management in public health sectors, including organizations and communities, and on developing the skills necessary to integrate perspectives from other professions to promote and advance population health.

  • This course emphasizes hands-on learning of research methodologies through designing/conducting focus groups, structured interviews, and survey instruments. This course focuses on applied skills essential for public health practitioners, such as engaging with communities, ethical research practices, and crafting effective data collection tools.

  • This course prepares students for the practice of public health. The course covers methods of public health needs assessment, intervention planning, and program design. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, and analysis of service data.

  • The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Master of Public Health degree, check out the catalog:

    Public Health, MPH


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Distinguished, Expert Faculty

All faculty have a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in their field. Our faculty have combined more than 125+ years of experience in the field. They have studied at prestigious institutions such as Yale, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Harvard, and the University of Michigan.

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From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

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  • The University of New Haven Graduate School is an excellent value with reasonable tuition. Of course, you will still have bills to pay and the Financial Aid office can help.

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