Public Health (MPH)
Transform communities through your expertise in health surveillance, community education and crisis response. Learn to elevate health outcomes and foster resilience in the face of adversity.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Dallas.
- 2 years
- 42 credit hours
- Thesis and non-thesis options available
- No foreign language credits required
Transforming Health
Become a leader in community wellness! Step into a vibrant learning environment where you can ignite your passion for public health. Shape healthier futures and inspire positive change in communities everywhere. Your journey to transforming health starts here!
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Our program helps open doors to impactful careers in public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems and global institutions. Our public health program enables you to work in any sector where health and people converge, and our curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to help you prepare to specialize or pivot.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Transforming Public Health in Dallas
Program Details
Our Master’s of Public Health at East Texas A&M helps you gain the skills to lead in today's ever-changing public health landscape. Whether you choose the Epidemiology or Community Health concentration, our program hopes to provide you with the skills to make data-informed decisions and drive meaningful change in your community.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Design and Evaluate Health Programs
Design and evaluate health programs tailored to different populations.
Investigate Global Health Issues
Investigate public health problems using epidemiological and biostatistical methods and apply research to real-world health challenges.
Promote Health Across Populations
Understand how social, behavioral and environmental factors impact health outcomes.
Practical Application of Knowledge
Gain the opportunity for hands-on experience through an applied practice experience (APE/practicum) in your area of interest.
Taking Classes
Our flexible programs are designed for working professionals.
Designed for your life
For more details, please get in touch with the program coordinator. Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
Online and Face-to-Face
Our program offers a flexible, fully online option designed for working professionals and recent graduates, offering flexibility without compromising quality. We also offer face-to-face classes at our Dallas site to meet international student requirements where applicable.
Curriculum
Our program at East Texas A&M is a fully online, 42-credit-hour program designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in public health. Our program offers two concentrations, both structured as non-thesis options:
Community Health Promotion
You will have opportunities to plan, implement and evaluate public health initiatives, focusing on promoting health in a wide range of communities. Through core coursework in program planning, varieties in health, global health issues, and U.S. healthcare services and an applied practice experience, we will help you gain the skills needed for leadership roles in public health settings.
Epidemiology
You will have the opportunity to advance your expertise in disease surveillance and public health research. You can also complete an applied practice experience and coursework in advanced epidemiology, chronic and infectious disease epidemiology, outbreak investigation and applied data analysis. Our program helps you gain the skills necessary to monitor, plan, and evaluate public health programs and services.
Adding Value with Certificates
Boost your credentials with a graduate certificate along with your master’s degree. This additional qualification enhances your expertise and improves your competitiveness in the job market.
Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging Graduate Certificate
This certificate will enhance skills for persons working with older adults in business, medical or social settings. You will have a better understanding of physical, psychological and developmental impacts of aging and an enhanced understanding of ethical principles of dealing with potentially vulnerable population.
Post Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
Take your master’s in nursing to the next level. Our program will help you prepare to fulfill the family nurse practitioner academic requirements, so you can advance your career and broaden the scope of your professional impact.
Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to develop a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools (e.g., Six Sigma and project management software) for successful application in supply chain and project management. By successfully completing the certificate, you will be awarded an Operational Excellence Certificate from East Texas A&M, and Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. All the courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Science (MS) in our Management degree program and some of the courses may be applied to other graduate business degrees.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Elizabeth Wachira, Ph.D.
Faculty
Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D.
Faculty
Steven Prewitt, Ph.D.
Faculty
Henry Ross, Ed.D.
Alum Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
Phi Pi Delta
The Phi Pi Delta organization for Health and Human Performance majors offers numerous benefits to its members:
- Connect with peers who share your interests.
- Network with influential professionals in your field.
- Access financial support for attending professional conventions.
- Engage in social activities with faculty and fellow students, including school events, homecoming and Texas Rangers games.
- Acquire valuable experiences that enhance your professional career readiness.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Back to menuCost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 3.00
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Public Health, MPH” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
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 unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
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.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
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 your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit a written narrative describing your past education, experience, professional career objectives and how the Master of Public Health program at East Texas A&M will help you achieve your professional goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Request three recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please email completed forms to your graduate coordinator.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
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.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: May 15
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Public Health, MPH” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 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.
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 unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
To be considered for admission one of the following is required
- a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours, or
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
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 your graduate coordinator for more information.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Submit a written narrative describing your past education, experience, professional career objectives, and how the ETAMU MPH Program will help you achieve your professional goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Request three recommenders to complete the recommendation form attesting to the applicant’s readiness and academic performance.
Please, email completed forms to your graduation coordinator.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to East Texas A&M University:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
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.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Health and Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
- [email protected]