Master of Public Health Online
Learn to improve the well-being and health of large populations with an online MPH. This unique program focuses on solutions to chronic health issues that disproportionately affect low socioeconomic populations.
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Program Overview
Learn what our online Master of Public Health can do for you
The Lamar University Master of Public Health online program can empower you to provide solutions that improve quality of life through a blending of public policy, research and population health sciences. This unique program focuses on solutions to chronic health issues that affect low socioeconomic populations.
This accelerated program gives you the tools to create and implement health programs, develop public health policy, and understand research methods used in community public health.
Coursework includes an understanding of program development and implementation, including data collection methods, decision-making and problem-solving techniques. An exploration of the challenges to health—including a scientific understanding of causes of, and possible approaches to control, major environmental health problems—is also included. You will learn procedures for program administration and interpreting public health programs for individuals and groups from a diverse perspective.
In the Capstone course, you will choose an area of interest in public health, define and study the problem, collect and analyze the data, indicate your findings and discuss implications and potential solutions for future practice or research.
Possible career outcomes for an MPH graduate:
- Healthcare Policy Analyst
- Public Health Educator
- Public Health Research Analyst
- Public Health Policy Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Nonprofit Manager
- Healthcare Policy Analyst
- Public Health Educator
- Public Health Research Analyst
- Public Health Policy Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Nonprofit Manager
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
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Tuition
Choosing our MPH online program is cost-effective
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Public Health online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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MPH | $342 | $1,026 | $14,367 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Tuition breakdown:
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View the upcoming dates and deadlines for Lamar University
Our Master of Public Health online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
These are the qualifications for our online Master of Public Health degree
The Master of Public Health online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
Applicants must satisfy the necessary prerequisites as prescribed for the Master of Science in Public Health. All students requesting entrance to the program will have their prior coursework reviewed. In some instances, leveling coursework may be required if undergraduate course transcripts do not provide sufficient evidence for successful mastery of cognitive and/or practical applied skills and abilities as related to the program. All leveling courses are taken online.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
Send transcripts to: Lamar University Online Admissions, P.O. Box 10017, Beaumont, Texas 77710
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A look at the Master of Public Health online curriculum
The online MPH consists of 42 credit hours, 27 of which are core courses. This program also includes a Capstone course (6 hours), and 9 hours of electives. MPH Coursework includes:
- An understanding of program development and implementation, including data collection methods, decision-making, and problem-solving techniques.
- An exploration of the challenges to health—including a scientific understanding of causes of, and possible approaches to control, major environmental health problems.
- You will learn procedures for program administration and interpreting public health programs for individuals and groups from a diverse perspective.
For students without a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, four leveling courses may be required.
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