Master of Public Health
Learning Mode:
- On-Campus
- Online
Become a public health specialist by leveraging unique research opportunities and real-world experiences. Get the skills you need to critically assess and resolve urban public health problems.
Transform Your Future with the Master of Public Health
Gain the skills and experiences you need to excel in protecting and improving the health of people and their communities with the Master of Public Health (MPH) from Morgan State University. With our accelerated curriculum, you will be ready to serve communities in an empowering and rewarding way.
Join a committed group of public health professionals providing critical leadership amid today's unique health challenges within greater social and cultural contexts.
Take eight core courses and then choose an area of concentration
Pursue one program track, which includes coursework and capstone project
Study on campus or 100% online
Complete your degree in as little as 18 months
Why Morgan?
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
Advance in Your Professional Career
A career in public health is full of meaningful work, one which promotes community health, prevents the spread of disease, and combats health hazards—both big and small. Whether you are aiming to enter the public health world or already have relevant work experience, the Master of Public Health (MPH) will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the innovative talent solving the problems of today and tomorrow as modern health care evolves.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Get ready to take on more influential roles and become an expert in the field of public health. Fine-tune your policy development and leadership skills in these key areas so you can influence the health and wellness of your community.
Policy planning and management
Environmental health
Public health in the community
Community health interventions
Preventative health
Family health
Epidemiology
Social and behavioral science
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have diverse skills in five core areas: environmental health; quantitative analytic methods; health planning, policy, and administration; and social and health behavioral sciences. Morgan's MPH will prepare you for a specialized career path in one of these job titles or careers that align with public health.
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Public Health Consultant
Global Health Professional
Public Health Policy Advisor
Research Assistant or Associate
Program Director, Manager, and/or Coordinator
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Or take advantage of Morgan's partnerships with leading health-care organizations. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Long known for our achievements in guiding students to success, our program is accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the Master of Public Health
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus or Online Master of Public Health. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.