Online Master of Science Public Health (MPH)

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Caldwell University offers a fully online Master of Public Health (MPH)!

The fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Caldwell University has been meticulously designed by the School of Nursing and Health Services to align with the core competencies required for effective public health practice. The curriculum incorporates key components of health equity, policy development, epidemiological research, and leadership, which are essential to advancing public health outcomes at local, national, and global levels.

Caldwell University’s MPH program not only prepares students with the technical expertise required for public health, but it also instills the ethical and professional standards needed to uphold the integrity of the field. The program’s emphasis on real-world applications through fieldwork, research collaborations, and partnerships with public health agencies ensures that graduates are workforce-ready upon completion of their degree.

This program’s graduates will be well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to public health practice, policy, and research, ultimately improving the well-being of our communities.

Online MPH Program Structure

The MPH is offered fully online and comprises 42 graduate credits. The program is designed to take 2 years to complete over 6 semesters of part-time study. Courses are offered throughout the academic year in an asynchronous format over 7-week sessions. This convenient schedule and delivery format accommodates your busy schedule while providing the opportunity to further your education with an online MPH.

MPH Admissions 

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers rolling admission with no formal deadline. Accepted students may begin the program in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of an undergraduate course in statistics with a grade of C+ or better
• Formal application to Caldwell University Office of Graduate Admissions
• Two letters of recommendations
• Writing sample, submission of an essay on the following topic: How would you envision the Master’s in Public Health helping you to achieve your career goals?

Caldwell University will accept the transfer of six credits of graduate work from an accredited institution, provided the credits were completed within five years of the student’s initial registration at the University. Official transcripts of previous graduate work as well as the description of each course must be submitted for review at the time of application. Approval of transfer credit is based on course content and grade earned.

MPH Admissions Process 

• Apply for graduate admission online. 
• Supporting documents can be sent via standard mail to:

Caldwell University, Graduate Admissions, 
120 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006 

OR via email to [email protected]. Official electronic transcripts are welcomed at [email protected] if the transcript is sent to Caldwell University by the institution or an approved third party such as Parchment or eSCRIP-Safe.

Request information to learn more about our MPH admissions process and the benefits of a Master of Public Health. Ready to apply? Begin your Caldwell graduate application.