NIU College of Health and Human Sciences
Online Master of Public Health
Create and lead programs to improve health on a large scale.
Our flexible Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, ensuring its alignment with the latest innovations in the field. It will prepare you to identify health issues on a large scale and thrive in leadership positions in public health and other health-related agencies. Depending on your goals and interests, you can choose a specialization in health promotion or health services management.
"The flexibility to balance work and complete assignments on my own schedule has been incredibly beneficial. Most of my classmates juggle full-time jobs, children and other responsibilities. It's reassuring to see professors accommodating these realities" Nick KaneM.P.H. 2024
Careers After NIU's Online Master of Public Health
You'll build your ability to analyze the forces that affect public health to meet the needs of diverse populations. The health promotion specialization prepares you to take the certified health education specialist exam, as well as to lead and educate in health departments, nonprofits, hospitals and other settings.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online Master of Public Health
You can apply if you have a bachelor’s degree. You’ll apply through the Graduate School.
Your application materials will include:
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be submitted before you register for classes)
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- If your GPA is below 3.0, you can apply as a non-degree student. You will begin with the same coursework as students in the main program and may apply for full admission once you achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Well-written personal statement describing your interest in public health (also serves as a writing sample)
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from professors, instructors or supervisors (it’s preferable for at least one to be from a professor or instructor)
If you’re an international student, you must have a TOEFL score of 90 or an IELTS score of 7.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Let Joe know, he will talk to the department and Dr. Jones will make the change with the Grad School. The main difference between the specializations is just 3 classes, and most students reach the decision to change before completing all of them. If you’re unsure, you could register for 1 of the specific courses for the specialization you chose, then if you decide you want to switch after taking it, and you passed it, it could count as your elective requirement for the program.
Yes, and Becky Pritchard is happy to meet with you and provide assistance. She is able to rework your resume to highlight your public health experience based on the classes you completed throughout the program, provide openings when she finds them, and help you look into areas you may not normally consider for openings (chamber of commerce sites, research opportunities, etc.). Please note, not all internship opportunities are offered online so this may be the one portion that requires an in-person aspect. It’s also possible to have your internship through your current employer if the duties are outside of your normal job scope and are approved by Becky.
This is one of the last classes you take in the program (the other typically being the internship). It consists of a project you complete over 4 weeks. The page length can vary by semester as the project is not the same subject matter each semester. It is graded as a Pass/Fail, and if failed can be retaken. It is a culmination of everything you learn throughout the program so it is highly recommended that you save all of your books, class notes, and download any materials provided by your instructors so you can utilize them all.
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Connect With an Online Student Success Specialist
They'll guide you every step of the way.
Joe Woolford
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jwoolford@niu.edu
815-753-4215
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