Step into the leadership role
Apply today to become a leader in promoting positive health in your community. The Master’s degree in Public Health at A&M-Commerce offers interdisciplinary courses that will enhance your knowledge and decision-making skills in order to assess, plan and oversee public health programs. The program is designed for individuals entering the public health field, current public health officials and those who want to apply public health knowledge to their current profession.
2 years
No foreign language credits required
42 hours
Thesis and Non-Thesis tracks available
Public Health (MPH):: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What You Will Learn
A Master of Public Health offers the opportunity to:
- Learn about social determinants of health that influence public health
- Develop leadership skills to assess, plan and oversee public health programs
- Engage in hands-on training
- Gain the ability to plan and implement health promotion programs for diverse communities
Public Health (MPH) :: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides a solid foundation for career success. Public health students are required to complete an internship in order to graduate. Internships give students practical work experience with health promotion companies or organizations.
Public Health (MPH):: Course Delivery
Course Delivery
Our program offers a flexible, 100% online option designed for working professionals.*
*A combination option is offered for international students. Contact the Program Coordinator for more information.
Public Health (MPH) :: Student Organization
Student Organizations
Phi Pi Delta, the organization for Health and Human Performance majors, provides many advantages for its members.
Benefits of joining Phi Pi Delta:
- Meet new people that share common interests
- Network with important people in your field of study
- Receive financial assistance for attending professional conventions
- Enjoy social involvement with faculty and other students
(ex. school activities, homecoming, Texas Rangers games and much more) - Gain valuable experience that will help your professional career
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,594 for Texas residents and $6,897 for non-residents.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS International/Domestic Tabs
Admission
Public Health (MPH):: Admission Requirements Domestic
Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
Step 1. Submit Application
Submit your application through ApplyTexas.
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Public Health, MPH” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator, [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Official Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
To be considered for admission you must have an awarded undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Two Recommendation Forms
Request two recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please email completed forms to [email protected]
Postal Alternative
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
Submit a written narrative describing your past education, experience, professional career objectives and how the Master of Public Health program at A&M-Commerce will help you achieve your professional goals.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a:
- An awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours or
- An awarded master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of at least a 3.25 on the degree.
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance
- Apply for FAFSA and TAFSA financial aid through the state and federal governments during the admission application process. Use code 003565.
- Apply for outside scholarships once you are admitted to A&M-Commerce.
- Check your financial aid and scholarship info through myLeo > Student Resources > Financial Aid Information.
Step 4. Register for Classes
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Public Health (MPH):: International Student Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 or higher overall GPA
Required Documents
Public Health (MPH) :: Staff
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Contact Us
- Department of Health & Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
- [email protected]
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