The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is among the top producers of African American public health professionals in the nation. Our online program is designed to help you progress rapidly up the career ladder with guaranteed basic public health competencies and a focus on public health practice. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are drawn to the FAMU online MPH for the flexibility it offers – through anytime, anywhere access.
Key Benefits of a FAMU MPH
Impressive Employment Connections Help You Succeed
Fueled by the FAMU Institute of Public Health's connections to hiring agencies like
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation’s premier public
health agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Congress, Florida
Department of Health and other state local health departments across the country,
and community health centers, MPH graduates progress quickly with solid opportunities
in federal, state and local health departments – as well as jobs in the private sector
(e.g., hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms). Plus:
As the first MPH degree offered online at an HBCU and the first accredited public health program in North Florida, our program offers unique benefits:
With coursework that's independent and self-directed, our program is designed with sensitivity to the needs of working students in mind – with all the advantages of online education:
Our MPH program features a deliberate progression of coursework that allows students to quickly progress from internships to advanced job opportunities:
Quality Guidance Through Completion of Your MPH degree
No matter where you live, choosing FAMU for your MPH degree means you also get the
specialized guidance you need to gain the competencies you need to become a credentialed
culturally competent public health practitioner! Expect strong support from our faculty
members – offering ongoing personal access from distinguished public health faculty
in biostatistics, behavioral sciences and health education, environmental and occupational
health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and public health practice.
The FAMU Institute of Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education
for Public Health (CEPH).
Requirements Before You Apply
Candidates for the MPH degree should have a minimum of 3 years of professional public
health or healthcare work experience. Interested candidates should also meet the following
minimum requirements:
Demonstrate academic potential: (a) minimum GPA of 3.0 (in the last 60 semester hours of study) and/or (b) minimum GRE score of 300 (150 verbal and 150 quantitative). All applicants, who do not already have a terminal degree, must take the GRE to be considered for admission.
State Authorization
Due to restrictive state regulations, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is not permitted
to provide online courses or instruction to students from some states. If you reside
in a restricted state, you may not be permitted to enroll in or be admitted to a FAMU
online program. Please contact your state’s higher education regulation authorities
for more details.
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