Online Master of Public Health FAQs

Yes, Arcadia's Master of Public Health (MPH) degree online program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), signaling the rigor of our curriculum. You can learn more about the courses by visiting the curriculum page.

Entrance exams are not required for admission to Arcadia's master's degree program. You can learn more about requirements on our admissions page.

No, MAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to this master's degree program. You can learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

The first step is to start your application. You can learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

Work experience is recommended but not required to join this master's degree program. You can learn more about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

Yes, Arcadia's master's degree program accepts up to six transfer credits for the foundation course requirements, not including the Capstone strategy or concentration courses. You can learn more about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

Arcadia's master's degree program accepts up to six transfer credits for the foundation course requirements, not including the Capstone strategy or concentration courses. All transfer credits will be determined by the program director. You can learn more about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

The application deadline for this program is April 1. New students will start the program in the summer. You can learn more about dates and requirements on our admissions page.

While there is no specific GPA cutoff, we strongly recommend an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher for the MPH program. You can learn more about requirements on our admissions page.

The basic requirements for admission to the MPH online program include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• There is NO application fee.

For more details, visit our admissions page.

New students will start the program in the summer, at the end of May. You can learn more about dates and requirements on our admissions page.

We do not currently offer a virtual open house for the MPH program.

When you complete Arcadia's online MPH degree, you can pursue a leadership role in public health, community health, health research, a non-profit, or health systems administration. Learn more about your career options by visiting our careers page.

You will complete 42 credits to earn the Master of Public Health. You can transfer up to six credits to meet part of the MPH program requirements. Learn more about the courses you will take on our curriculum page.

You will complete 15 courses to earn the Master of Public Health. Learn more about the courses you will take on our curriculum page.

A concentration in Community Health is built into the MPH program. Learn more about the concentration on our curriculum page.

The Community Health concentration is automatically included in the MPH, so you don't have to select it. Learn more about the concentration on our curriculum page.

The MPH does not have cohorts. However, some courses in this master's degree program have prerequisites, including the capstone, which must be taken last. Learn more on our curriculum page.

The MPH is offered entirely online and is not available in a blended format.

There are no residency components in the MPH online program.

The MPH online program includes a 200-hour internship.

The MPH online format is new. We have offered an on-campus MPH for over a decade. Both programs provide the same CEPH-accredited curriculum. Learn more about the courses you will take on our curriculum page.

At Arcadia University, you can complete the MPH online program part-time in as few as two years. To learn more about the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Arcadia designed the MPH online program for working professionals with busy lives. So, if something interrupts your course of study, you do not have to worry about losing credit for completed courses. You have five full years to complete the degree. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Please visit our courses page for the most up-to-date information regarding the curriculum.

Yes. Arcadia University designed the MPH online program for professionals to take classes part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

The tuition for the MPH online program is $840 per credit hour. You will need to complete 42 credit hours for a total tuition of $35,280. Note: This is an estimate of total tuition based on the current school year cost per credit and is subject to change. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Currently, Arcadia University does not offer scholarships for the MPH online program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA^® to determine financial aid eligibility. Arcadia's FAFSA code is 003235.
• Apply for a Sallie Mae loan.

The total tuition for this master's degree program is $35,280. You will need to complete 42 credit hours at $840 per credit hour. Note: This is an estimate of total tuition based on the current school year cost per credit and is subject to change. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Arcadia will waive your application fee when you apply online. Each semester, you should expect a technology and graduate fee. You can learn more on this program's tuition page.