Public Health
December 6, 2024 2024-12-17 15:27Public Health
Online Master
of Public Health
in Community &
Population Health
Become a leader for change
in the rapidly growing public health field.
20+ Months
17 Courses
45 Hours
$575/CH
The OU Online Master of Public Health in Community and Population Health is a 100% online, 45-credit program that takes as little as two years to complete. Led by world-class faculty from OU’s Hudson College of Public Health, the only accredited public health college in Oklahoma, the program emphasizes a deeper understanding of population health and community health. Graduates gain a competitive edge in the workforce while learning to lead in the rapidly growing healthcare field. By getting your degree from an accredited college of public health, you will also be eligible to sit for the National Board of Public Health Examiners exam to become certified in public health.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Term
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Meet Today’s Growing Demand
As the scope and severity of public health challenges continue to rise, there is a growing need for quality public health professionals. Master the knowledge and skills others lack and be a leader in your community.
Strong Career Growth
Master the advanced skills public health employers seek, including data analysis, leadership, and communication. The MPH in Community and Population Health sets you apart in a growing field.
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible, affordable online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in discussions with professors and fellow students while you learn to lead in the public health sector.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your
Public Health
Master's degree
OU Online’s Master of Public Health in Community and Population Health program is structured to prepare students for job advancement by cultivating a deeper understanding of population health strategies and health disparities. Students will learn how to promote healthy communities in their professional careers and gain the tools necessary to strengthen and improve health outcomes in their communities.
Students will learn how social determinants of health impact health outcomes, better understand public health policies, and become familiar with the basics of emergency response.
This program allows students to begin their curriculum in the spring, summer, or fall terms.
Emphasizing health and the healthcare system, students will take courses in epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, the U.S. healthcare system, and more.
Course Offerings
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
- Environmental Health
- The U.S. Healthcare System
- Epidemiology of Infectious Disease
- Healthcare Policy and Politics
- Program Planning for Health Promotion
- Practicum Preparation Seminar
- Integrated Public Health Practice
- Qualitative Methods in Public Health
- Biostatistics Methods I
- Computer Applications in Public Health
- Epidemiology and Prevention of Chronic Diseases
- Public Health Practicum
- Nine hours of electives
Getting Started Today
To apply to the online Master of Public Health in Community and Population Health program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent), a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and provide the following:
Complete the online application and submit the following with the application:
- Professional resume or CV that includes past education and work experience
- Written personal statement on career goals
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose first language is not English
- Submit all official transcripts from previously attended institutions by following the instructions here.
Application Timeline
Questions about Admissions?
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Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
“When you are part of an online public health program at the University of Oklahoma, you are connected to one of only 67 accredited schools of public health in the United States. Our exceptional faculty, active research program, and rigorous online curriculum will prepare you to make an immediate impact in the workplace and your community.”
— Dr. Dale Bratzler, dean
Hudson College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma
same academic excellence
As you consider the Master of Public Health in Community and Population Health, focus on the potential return on investment. You’ll gain knowledge and skills in high demand by employers, access to career support, and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community.
Tuition and fees for the program are $25,875 ($575 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
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Why OU Online?
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
